When I was a teenager, I had a Josh McDowell book called Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door. While I can’t specifically remember anything from the book, basically the gist of it was that you don’t have to throw logic out the window to have faith and that young people should understand and own …
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Collegeville, Part 2
In my last post I told you about my experience at the Collegeville writer’s workshop this summer. The Collegeville Institute has just released some pretty cool data from all of its workshop participants this summer (mine wasn’t the only workshop being offered). Go here to check out their nifty pie charts. And hint: I’m the …
Collegeville, Part 1
A month ago, I had to amazing opportunity to attend a weeklong writer’s workshop for poets at a place called The Collegeville Institute on the campus of St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. I can’t believe a month has gone by already. It’s an experience I’ll never forget. I applied way back before Christmas after …
Remembering Father Gordon
Dear Fr. Gordon, You heard my last confession, which was many months ago now. But I have been thinking of that moment since you passed away earlier this week. After that confession, I wanted to write you a letter. I wanted to say more. But I never did. So, Fr. Gordon, here is your letter. …
Book Talk: Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans, Part 2
Read Part 1 of this Book Talk here. One of Evans’ stories is about a trip to a Benedictine monastery. She starts off her trip talking with a monk and a visitor about her faith struggles, and neither of them understand her. She muses: “It’s funny how, after all those years attending youth events …