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The REAL Story of St. Patrick - Can You Handle the Truth?!?!?
It is March 17, so I don my green button-down shirt (and green socks for good measure) and I head out to partake in the celebration we call St. Patrick’s Day. It is a day to patiently wait in long lines for a Guinness (IYKYK, true believer) or a solo cup of green beer. We celebrate Irish culture with frivolity and fun, the wearing of green clothes, and the celebration of all things Irish.
But would it shock you to know that we originally celebrated this day in the Church as a religious feast? I mean, the day IS dedicated to a saint for goodness sake. What do we really know about St. Patrick and why is there a day dedicated to his memory?
Are You Hiding Behind a Gate?
This blog post discusses how gated content, which requires an email address for access, might hinder your reach. According to Mark Schaefer, content value comes from transmission not just creation. Let's make our message accessible, especially with something as important as the Gospel.
My Focus for 2025 - Persist and Pursue
As I have stated in this blog and on my podcast many times, I am not one to make New Year’s Resolutions. I try to spend my downtime between Christmas and New Year in prayer and meditation to gain an understanding of what God wants me to focus on in the coming year. I try to incorporate that focus or theme into my goals and plans for the foreseeable future…
Why are the Scandinavian people so Gosh Darn Happy?
In the recent 2024 World Happiness Report (yes, this is a real report by serious researchers at places like University of Oxford) the Scandinavian Countries, led by Finland dominated the top 10 of countries with the happiest people. My first thought was that the cold climate forced them to be inside and nice to each other, but that can’t be correct.