Nick’s Blog
Memories of A Giant: Fr. Benedict Groeschel
I am really shaken right now. One of the modern day unsung saints of our times has just passed away. Fr. Benedict Groeschel, founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, author of dozens of books, television and radio host, commentator, and public... Read More
Gospel Lessons from The Wizard of Oz
I have to share with you all a personal anecdote that has affected me of late. Reading the Book Over the last few weeks, I have been reading to my daughter “The Wizard of Oz”, the book by Frank L. Baum. This has been made possible because... Read More
My Favorite Links (Week of Sept 27 2014)
045: The Lord Is My Shepherd | Prayer Meeting Podcast Trust that the God who made our imaginations delights in our use of them, + not fear them. #ChristianArt #HarryPotter “The authors [of this secular academic study] found that cohabitation was... Read More
Review: Ragamuffin (2014)
In the summer between my high school graduation and my entry into college, I have vivid memories of working in a dull office building in New York City, where I lived. From my commute, I was able to finally hear the strains of Christian contemporary radio,... Read More
New Worship Podcast: The Lord Is My Shepherd
Hello! I have just released a new Prayer Meeting Podcast this morning, my first since Pentecost. It is themed around “The Lord Is My Shepherd”, and it contains all the great hymns, praise choruses, and Chant that surrounds the theme of God... Read More
My Favorite Links (Week of Sept 20 2014)
Ouch. But… yeah. #ChristianMovies I would add Tip 16: practice learning the prayers at home. 15 Tips for Surviving Mass With Little Ones Basically, I literally, like, am guilty of this. Irregardless, it is what it is. The author uses Stephen King’s... Read More
Why Can’t You Just Let Him Rule? [Parody]
Hello! The song “Rude” (by Magic!) was one of the songs of the summer of 2014. Here is a link to their YouTube video. My parody is rather self-explanatory, written from the perspective of an evangelist. I hope you like it. Feel free to... Read More
My Favorite Links (Week of Sept 13 2014)
Insightful blog post about the intersection of Christianity and Pop Culture How Stephen King Teaches Writing Almost the same thing. Woman Marries Cardboard Cutout Of Robert Pattinson This happens to be my sisters alma mater. Nicki Minaj Gets Rejected... Read More
Leading Small Group Worship… With No Instruments
Even if you do not have musical instruments, you can still lead the music for a small group. But what it takes is a little knowledge about singing, about worship flow, and a whole lot of gumption. Years ago, I was a leader for my high school Bible Study. ... Read More
Links!! (Week of Sept 6, 2014)
Gene Simmons: ‘Rock Is Finally Dead’ Hollywood’s Horrid Summer: Why the Box Office Has Been Worse Than It Looks (and Won’t Get Better Soon) Traditional Hymns For Youth Groups by Nick Alexander I sure hope they get this figured out. For... Read More