Author Archives: kmwanek

One CCD class during the last school year, my class of eighth grade students was talking about Confirmation.  Several of the students were asking questions about the sacrament and what it all entailed.  The students were also commenting about the reasons why they thought it was important.  A good number of them expressed something alongContinue reading “Go All In”

A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through Twitter when I saw an abundance of tweets about a new single released by a current pop singer/rapper.  The song was getting all of the hype and the artist was being praised for her supposedly iconic and amazing song that promoted “female empowerment.”  In reality, the songContinue reading “Removing the Garbage”

Two weekends ago, my family had a rummage sale again after not having had one for a few years.  It was a great feeling to do some major cleaning and get rid of a lot of stuff that had built up over time but that we didn’t need.  It was a time of organizing andContinue reading “Finding the Treasure”

A few weeks ago at work, one of the program residents walked by my office and showed me a purchase that he had made.  It was not anything too exciting, just a black oscillating fan.  However, he was ecstatic about it, as he commented, “Check out this fan I bought!  It was only $10, praiseContinue reading “$10 Fans”

Today’s Gospel is one of my favorites.  It is one of the passages I vividly remember hearing years ago at Fun n’ Faith Vacation Bible School.  As a little kid, what stood out to me was how cool it was that Jesus could walk on water!  Reading it now, something that stands out to meContinue reading “Leaving the Boat”

A few months ago, I came across a study about how young adults leaving the church start down that path at age 13.  This got me thinking about the class of eighth grade students I had this past year in CCD (religious education) class.  I was thinking about all of the discussions we had andContinue reading “Come to the Feast”

A few weeks ago, I was at the dentist having a root canal done.  I was zoned out and listening to the mindless chatter between the dentist and the dental assistant.  After some time, their conversation sparked my interest.  To sum up the conversation, the dental assistant was telling a story about her last pregnancyContinue reading “Do you Want to Keep It?”

Last week, someone asked me what the best bakery around the area was.  I didn’t have to think about it for one second and did not hesitate.  I quickly and excitedly shared that Uncle Mike’s is the elite choice and went on to explain everything that makes it so amazing, especially the donuts.  I explainedContinue reading “Sharing Donuts and Faith”

God sees you.  Regardless of what the world is telling you or how you feel, God sees each and every person.  From time to time, I think we all tend to forget this truth.  However, imagine not even knowing this truth.  I work for a nonprofit organization that serves individuals who are hoping to getContinue reading “Thanks for Remembering my Name”