Staying Connected to the Church During COVID-19
We are in the midst of a unique time in our world and in our Church. Our lives have all been upended and there is much that is being asked of parents everywhere. While your busy schedules of pick-ups,...
As The World Is Shutting Down, What Can We Do Today?
I thought it was going to just be a regular weekend trip to the grocery store, but I was wrong. The store was packed, people were panicked, shelves were emptied out, and no one smiled or made eye contact....
The Marijuana Question
I grew up in Colorado, one of the states leading the pack to legalize marijuana. With processes beginning as early as the 2000s, I can still vividly remember a huge switch in one of my favorite local venues when...
Why Instagram is Hiding Likes
As more and more research unveils the alarmingly detrimental effects of social media and the mental health of young people, Instagram recently made waves with an important announcement. In an effort to combat the feelings of anxiety or inadequacy...
Human Beings Not Human Doings: What the Story of Christmas Reveals About Our Goodness
Even though the hustle and bustle of Christmas day has passed, the Christmas season is still going strong. Christmas is truly a joyous season full of family time and traditions, but it is also a season full of “teachable...
Why We Can’t Look Away: the Content On YouTube
In my previous blog, I unpacked some of the addictive nature of YouTube and how it, as a platform, has been designed to command people’s attention and keep them using the platform. There’s another layer to the world of...
The Addictive Nature of YouTube
Believe it or not, Facebook was out the minute you made an account. Instagram lost momentum when the impulse to filter and curate rather than share honestly became the norm, and Snapchat started losing steam a while ago, especially...
Equipping Teens to Confront Racism with the Gospel
It’s time that the Church stepped into the conversation around race. And when I say Church, I don’t just mean the institutional Church, with its bishops and priests and parishes — though they certainly need to be (and already...
TikTok: It’s Time To Understand This Wildly Popular App
If you caught wind that your favorite clothing store has been hit with a record-breaking fine from the Federal Trade Commission, would you stop by for a new t-shirt? What if it was banned in numerous countries and was...