Becoming Like Children

Becoming Like Children

Dear fellow beloved children of God, Between the endless stream of young people filling the Renewal Ministries’ office during the summer and the five kids Cait and I parent each day, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time around children. Recently, I’ve been...
Weekly Inspiration: Perfectionism or Perfection?

Weekly Inspiration: Perfectionism or Perfection?

“You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matt. 5:48) Hello. My name is Anna, and I am a (recovering) perfectionist. I like tidy, neat spaces. I like executing projects perfectly. I do not like loose ends left undone. I really do not like...
Weekly Inspiration: The Saint You Were Meant to Be

Weekly Inspiration: The Saint You Were Meant to Be

We are all called to be great saints. This truth has always encouraged me and at the same time, puzzled me. Could I really become a great saint like St. John Paul II or St. Mother Teresa, even with all the faults and wounds I carry? I often have a very specific image...
Weekly Inspiration: Step on the Dance Floor

Weekly Inspiration: Step on the Dance Floor

Something I’ve known for some time is that I have two left feet. As much as I love music and enjoy a good dance floor at a wedding, the Lord has not blessed me with impressive rhythm. I’m okay with that. I’ve come to terms with it. I don’t plan on taking dance lessons...
Weekly Inspiration: Being Good

Weekly Inspiration: Being Good

Doing the right thing is never the wrong decision, but sometimes ‘being good’ can feel like a burden. Due to our inclination to sin, we are often tempted to think that bad behavior will be more fun, more fulfilling, or less difficult. Those thoughts simply aren’t...
Spreading the Gospel in Papua New Guinea

Spreading the Gospel in Papua New Guinea

When asked about our mission work to Papua New Guinea (PNG), the overall experience can be summed up in two words: glorious and grueling. Tucked away in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, PNG is a beautiful island country struggling to catch up with the modern world and...