I had never heard of the phobia of growing old before. Wyatt assured me that it was a real thing, though — he’s a student I...
Karen spent several years serving the Deaf community in Cambodia. Here, she describes the humor and friendships she discovered...
In June, my husband, four of our friends, and I arrived at the San Lucas Mission in Guatemala, weary and wide-eyed after a long...
My morning routine begins when my iPhone alarm rings. (The phone was made in China of individual parts from so many different...
I once heard stand-up comedian/author Jennifer Fulwiler say, “What if you are the answer to someone’s prayer?” In other words:...
Scott and I were hanging at an Oktoberfest tent party at the local German bar, doing what you do at such things. We came across...
My life has most recently started resembling the TV shows of my youth. In this scenario, I’m Steve Urkel from Family...
In the course of the day, you may hear of situations or people that move you, and you come up short on what to say or do....
“Do you want to be my mentor?” I received this text from a high schooler I had interacted with when I helped with a summer...
Mentorships can be invaluable to our personal and professional development — if they are selected and structured thoughtfully....
St. Paul had been arrested in Jerusalem by Jews and handed over to Romans. After a long ship ride back to Rome, St. Paul was...
The old black and white film, Harvey, starring Jimmy Stewart, has become a comfort movie to me. I watch it when I’m feeling...
I still remember my first experience with backpacking ministry. I had volunteered for organizations who help the homeless...
For two and a half years I was a Jesuit, living religious life and experiencing what it was like to be part of the Church in...
Our world is hurting in more ways than one, anyone can see that. In order to do our part in helping to heal our relationships...
I once heard stand-up comedian/author Jennifer Fulwiler say, “What if you are the answer to someone’s prayer?” In other words:...
Joe and Natalie LaHood are a married couple in Maryland who have opened a daycare for young kids with disabilities in their...