Do you try too hard or worry too much? Is it sometimes hard for you to let go of past mistakes or shortcomings? If you – or someone you know – is a perfectionist, this talk is for you! Yes, it is important to care and to try to do things well. Yet, at what cost? When is it too much? And how can we become more free? If you’ve ever been to a presentation by pastor, author, and popular speaker Fr. Joe Kempf, you know that he understands the human condition with tenderness and a sense of humor, and that his presentations are always insightful, engaging and fun.
Biographical Synopsis: Fr. Joe Kempf is someone whose love of God shows forth in an enthusiasm for life. Fr. Joe is a diocesan priest from St. Louis, Missouri, a pastor, and the founder & president of, "Gospel Values", a non-profit company dedicated to proclaiming the beautiful message of Jesus for children of all ages. Fr. Joe is the author of: "Don't you DARE forgive. Unless..."; "No One Cries the Wrong Way", and a number of books for children including, "My Sister is Annoying"; "Don't Drink the Holy Water" and "Sometimes Life Is Just Not Fair". Fr. Joe has also published a CD of guided prayer reflections, and many videos to help our spiritual journey. He brings a love of storytelling, a heart for God's people, and a desire to help us remember those things that truly matter.