Video: Hearts Broken in Vanceburg
Here’s our video from our alternative break at Glenmary in Vanceburg, KY. I thought it would be appropriate since it talks of broken hearts—in a good way. The trip renewed…
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Rebirths on Birthdays
My friend Chris turned 30 and got depressed. We both worked in radio and while it’s a fine occupation, one can begin to wonder what difference that last show really…
Is Chocolate the Key to Saving Campus Ministry?
I just returned back from the Pennsylvania Catholic Campus Ministry Conference which was held at the legendary Hershey Hotel in Hershey, PA. I was the keynote speaker for their state…
Business Insider: Millennials Central Longing = Stability
Business Insider agreed with the central premise of my book Googling God and they have a great article today on 13 Ways that the recession has changed how Millennials view…
Losing Weight
So one year ago, I weighed in at around 238lbs. Today I’m around 218. So I dropped 20lbs just by exercising. My diet has fluctuated from being very rigid at…
She Will Go Lord, If You Lead Her
It is with a mix of sadness and joy that I bid farewell to my short-time Campus Ministry colleague, Julianne Wallace (pictured in the center flanked by Niagara Campus Minister,…
Are You Lonely?
What is it like to be lonely? This week while I am surrounded by great students and my colleague Ed, and some new friends, I know I am missing the…
Homeless or Hungry?
I was asking around for someone to speak to our students about the issues surrounding homelessness last year and so I thought I’d ask one of my favorite volunteers, Anna,…
Solidarity or Dignity?
Last year on an alternative break in Cleveland, we were able to do a lot of good work. It was a bit of a strange trip. We helped a neighborhood…
I’m Wondering About Poverty
So I went on a mission trip to Nicaragua 3 times to work with orphans for Mustard Seed Communities back when I lived in New York after being inspired by…