My son once brought home a science project from school. He’d built this magnificent looking volcano. It was painted perfectly, with little plastic palm trees scattered about. The whole thing looked like it belonged in a museum, not on a kitchen table. He was so proud – he’d spent days on the aesthetic appeal alone. […]
Grandparents Are the Faith’s Secret Weapon
You ever notice how a good barbecue can fix just about anything? It brings people together, gets ’em talking, laughing. There’s a comfort to it that you don’t find anywhere else. Well, faith ain’t all that different. And I reckon grandparents are the secret sauce in this divine recipe we call Catholicism. Now, before you […]
Introducing Bird Battle: The DOPE Personality Game You’ll Want to Share
Which bird handles a cancelled flight better – the Eagle who’s already rerouting, or the Dove who quietly apologizes to the gate agent? If you’ve taken the DOPE 4 Bird Personality Test, you already know the four types: the harmony-seeking Dove, the results-driven Eagle, the detail-obsessed Owl, and the charismatic Peacock. But knowing about the […]
Tame the Stage and Win Your Audience Over
Remember back in high school, having to stand up and give that book report? My palms were sweating so bad I could’ve filled a swimming pool. I saw spots dancing in front of my eyes. I think I might have actually forgotten how to breathe for a solid minute there. We’ve all been there – […]
Formulating Faith: Turn Mess-Ups into Miracles
We’ve all been there, standing in the wreckage of our own making. I’m talking about that moment when your big project at work goes sideways, your wife’s famous banana pudding turns out more like a brick, or you finally try to fix that leaky faucet and end up with a geyser shooting water clean across […]
Find Your Family’s Secret Code! How Personality Tests Can Unlock Happier Home Life
Find Your Family’s Secret Code! How Personality Tests Can Unlock Happier Home LifeSelf-Help, Career Advice, Personality Tests, DevelopmentCareer Growth, Self-Improvement, Motivation, Strengths & Weaknesses, Frustrations, Core Values, Self-Esteem, Work Satisfaction, Personal Guidance, Aptitude Tests Ever Feel Like You’re Speaking a Different Language with Your Loved Ones? I still remember the time my wife handed me […]
From Fumbles to Faith: A Dad’s Guide to Rockin’ First Confession & Communion
I want to talk about something that can feel about as confusing to your kid as why their baseball glove has to be kept in a special box. I’m talking about getting them ready for their first confession and communion. You know the drill: the wide eyes, the whispered questions, the little bit of worry […]
Find Your “Why” in Life! A Fun Guide
You know that feeling you get when you’re trying to fix a wobbly chair leg with nothing but a rusty butter knife and a whole lot of prayer? You twist this way, you jiggle that, you mutter a few choice words under your breath – and then you give up. That’s life without purpose. It’s […]
Slow Your Roll, Son: A Catholic Guide to Cultivating Patience in the Age of Instant Gratification
Alright, settle down there. Let’s talk about something that’s got more folks on edge than a long-hot summer in June – patience. I was at the hardware store one Saturday, my old stomping grounds before I retired. A young fella, probably all of 30 with a phone glued to his hand like it was his […]