Steve Givens

Here we go again, I thought to myself as I entered the care facility to visit “Margaret,” the woman to whom I was assigned to visit as a volunteer with a local hospice organization. I drew a breath, said a quick prayer, knocked on the door,…

About two hours north of Phoenix on Arizona Highway 179 lies some of God’s very best handiwork. Sedona in Arizona’s high desert country is situated at the mouth of spectacular Oak Creek Canyon and is known for its myriad hiking trails and…

by Steve Givens Bestselling author and popular business and leadership consultant Patrick Lencioni believes in the power of a good story. “Certainly, Jesus is the greatest teacher of all time, and he did it through stories often,” he said…

By Steve Givens Chris Stefanick believes we often fail in our efforts to evangelize for one simple reason: We don’t speak clearly enough about the power of Jesus to transform lives. “To be really effective in evangelization, you have to…

Patrick Lencioni, who is perhaps best known for books that teach fundamental principles of leadership and management through novel-like stories filled with bad examples, has turned his sights to America’s Catholic parishes. The Catholic…

Take with you words, and return to the Lord. (Hosea 14:3) Have you ever found yourself speechless when it comes to matters of faith? Have you ever stood open-mouthed when asked to give a reason for your hope in Christ? God knows I have. It…

“Be on your guard and be very careful not to forget the things your own eyes have seen.” (Deuteronomy 4:9) Just yesterday, I let myself get all worked up over something that didn’t really matter and over which I had no control. I almost…

According to nine-time Grammy-nominated Christian music songwriter and artist Matt Maher, the very best thing about Advent is that it takes time. “What’s invaluable about the season of Advent is that it really becomes a reflective time that…

This fall, through a program called RISE, men in Catholic parishes across the globe can still begin a 30-day challenge designed to reignite their faith and bring them into community with each other. The program, created by Catholic authors…