Chris John is a writer, editor, and content strategist. He writes about the intersection of faith and culture.
There were a few years when I didn't really have a personal relationship with Jesus. I was going to Mass, mostly out of habit,...
I remember reading years ago that the Eucharist is the “source and summit” of the Catholic faith. At the time, I was just...
I sometimes think about how crazy it would be if the Holy Spirit just came upon me as it did the Apostles during Pentecost....
A man, father, craftsman. Saint Joseph was someone many of us could relate to on paper but the way He lived this out is...
When it comes to the trinity—God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit—I think we can sometimes overlook the third...
Have you ever been in a place spiritually where you feel a little unsure about what you’re doing with your life? Where you...
There are I remember instances of spending hours hovering over Excel spreadsheets, calculating my budget and projected income,...
I can’t recall how many times I’ve said it to someone myself or heard it: How much longer until we get back to normal? I can’t...
Anxiety was not in short supply last year. And while we don’t need to rehash the numerous reasons why, it is likely many of us...
We can sometimes fall into the trap of thinking that God only cares about whether or not we are following the “rules” or not....
Boredom, anxiety, and malaise. Sound familiar to anyone? Especially this year with fewer opportunities to connect with others,...
Many of us might feel overwhelmed about everything we need to do this Christmas season: buying gifts (even if predominantly...
The weeks leading up to Christmas can be difficult. While the nonstop Christmas music, variety of treats and candies, twinkling...
I remember at the beginning of this year thinking that 2020 was going to be a big year for me personally. I would be finishing...
Wanting deep relationships is something built into us but it’s not always easy. It’s hard to get past surface-level...
Can you just choose to not be afraid? Can you just wish away those scary and nagging thoughts in the back of your head?...
I’ve had periods in my life where, despite knowing God wants to be my friend, I’ve lived like He is just my master. I did my...
Our world was turned upside down when George Floyd died while being held down by a policeman. It brought to light something...
I remember not feeling all that confident in my ability to hear God’s voice in prayer. I would think about other people I knew...