Husband, Father, Writer, Beggar.
Husband, Father, Writer, Beggar.
By Nathan
The story of Cain and Abel does not surprise me. As I sat down to write this post, I heard my 5-year-old son scream/crying in his bedroom. His 7-year-old big brother ran out into the living room with skip and…
By Nathan By Nathan
Growing up in America during the 80’s and 90’s, the concept of “teenage rebellion” filled my thoughts. In movies and television shows, leading lords and ladies struggled to make their own way and find themselves. I think people of my…
By Nathan By Nathan
I have a running joke with my boss about my work ethic. Before she got promoted to Executive Director, I confessed to her that I really hate working than absolutely necessary because I’m terribly lazy. Unfortunately, I’m way too busy…
By Nathan By Nathan
For Christmas, I bought my wife the first season of The Chosen. A close friend recommended it with highest praises, stirring up my curiosity. I’ve heard more and more good things about this production, and I love the fact that…
By Nathan By Nathan
If you’ve ever tried to get a 7-year-old to say a rosary, perhaps you’ve heard, “HailMaryfullofgracetheLordiswithyou…”. All in one breath, seemingly in one syllable, like the words were a trench full of hot coals that the child could cross if…
By Nathan By Nathan
Sometimes in church, I feel like I’m calling a square dance. “Sit down. Stand up. Turn around. Don’t touch your sister. Put that down. Pick it up. Kneel down. Get off the floor. Pay attention. Grab your partner, do-si-do.” ARGGG….
By Nathan By Nathan
The fly circles the flypaper, drawn to its slightly sweet smell. As soon as it touches down, the fly’s feet stick fast. It begins to struggle, exerting more and more effort, but the fly paper is too sticky. The fly…
By Nathan By Nathan
A rightly formed conscience is one of our best defenses against the devil. Temptation is his greatest weapon against us. Therefore, being able to choose correctly between good and evil protects us from his attacks. What is conscience? The word…
By Nathan By Nathan
The devil tempts each of us in order to lead us to destruction. Satan uses temptation more than any of his other attacks because it’s just so effective. Two types of temptation – indirect and direct attacks. Satan’s tools of…
By Nathan By Nathan
Who is the devil? What is he? Why does it even matter? For generations now, skeptical philosophers have pooh-poohed the existence of the devil. Many scientists say that he doesn’t exist. But what they mean is they cannot find him….
By Nathan
I'm a charismatic Catholic who lives on the outskirts of nowhere. God has given me a wife, a family, and a mission to feed the hungry. These are my stories.
