The Priestly Puzzle

The Priestly Puzzle

Father Michael Kerrigan was struggling with burnout. Caring for his congregation, while his mother slowly slid towards death, was taking its toll. In his regular visits with his mentor, he was encouraged to take time off and tend to himself.  Later that night, when...
Four Added Letters

Four Added Letters

While working on my MDiv degree, my neighbor was finishing up his doctorate. Over thirty years before the Jill Biden discussions, Keith instructed me in his preference for how to refer to him after his imminent graduation. He had become concerned after realizing there...
Welcome to Me (and You?)

Welcome to Me (and You?)

When I started blogging for B. H. Carroll two-and-a-half years ago, I was strictly a volunteer, a comrade spirit. On the first of July, however, I became the new Director of the D.Min. program. Can I say this was “a LONG time coming”? My last semester at Baylor years...
Being a Kingdom steward in a time of need

Being a Kingdom steward in a time of need

Maybe you’ve recently seen someone holding a cardboard sign about their need at the grocery store, when you were already concerned you might not have enough to feed your own family. Or perhaps your church received a call to buy some groceries and it made you worry...