3 Ways to Combat The Lies of Shame

I’m at the plate for my third attempt of the day. There I go, with sweaty palms, gripping my bat as tightly as possible in an attempt to feel in control. There are two outs, we are down by one, and it’s the final inning. I look up at my coach who knows I have…

What a 15 Minute Conversation Means for Your Relationship

In 1994, American psychologist Dr. John Gottman reached out to 151 couples in long term marriages for a series of three 15 minute interviews. The interviews consisted of talking about the day they were having, talking about a problem area, and talking about a pleasant part of their marriage. During the course of the conversation,…

Is Masturbation Healthy?

I talk to young people about a variety of different topics every day. From the fact that they are unique and unrepeatable, to dating advice, to healthy social media habits, to their dignity and worth. A lot of different topics that really get to the core of what young people are asking nowadays: Who am…

Beauty Part Two: Waiting for Marriage

Hey there, beautiful! If you haven’t read my beauty blog part one (That’s What Makes You Beau.Ti.Ful. The One Direction to Beauty) I suggest you click on over before reading on! Just for a quick recap: Beauty is a reflection of the truth; therefore, truth exudes beauty. Thus, we all have an immense capacity for…

You Are a Gift: Unleashing What That Means

I smiled with joy when I walked into my friend’s bedroom and saw a picture I had gifted her hanging on her wall. What made that moment so special? It wasn’t simply the physical picture itself- but everything it represented. Whether a gift is a batch of cookies or an engagement ring, the way a…

Pursuit of Friendship

I remember it like yesterday, the first day back from Christmas break standing by the softball field in a black sweater and jeans. One by one the softball girls came out in their uniforms greeting each other with hugs and screams as they reunited. There I was in the corner feeling invisible. To put you…

More Than a Feeling: Love in Action

I had the privilege of grabbing dinner with a fantastic priest recently. The list of things we talked about varied, but one thing he said in passing really stuck out to me. At one point in our conversation he says, “everyone loves talking about God’s love, but when that Love takes on flesh and makes…

The Manliest Thing a Man Can Do

Two of my best friends are getting married!  Just a few weeks ago, I had dinner with Andrew and Marie who will be wed on May 2nd.  They shared a few stories including Andrew’s proposal to his now fiancé at the beach. In our conversation, I decided to put Andrew on the spot.  So I…