Friday, September 5, 2008. That was the day everything changed for Ed Van Buskirk. That was the day he realized he didn’t really know a very basic and foundation teaching of the Catholic faith; the Ten Commandments. How was this possible? He was a lifelong Catholic. He grew up as part of a wonderful Catholic family and community. Ed and his wife raised their children in the Catholic faith. And yet, on that Friday morning, while gathering with a group of friends, Ed realized he could not recite the Ten Commandments. That bothered Ed, A LOT. So here is what he did...
In that moment, Ed made this promise: "I will never not know the Ten Commandments again." He pledged to begin a journey to not only memorize the Ten Commandments, but to understand God's purpose for them and to order his life in harmony with them.
The truth and timeless wisdom that Ed discovered in God’s AMAZING Commandments inspired him to sell his successful business and dedicate his new career to helping others discover them too. One of the ways Ed helps people discover what God has revealed to him about the Commandments is through his “eye-opening” presentations.
“Ed takes what appears to be a very dry topic and makes it come alive.”
-Domenic Rizzi - Marian Conference Emcee
Using scripture, personal stories, and anecdotes, Ed is very effective in explaining how the Commandments are relevant for all walks of life and how they pave the way for authentic freedom and joy, both in this life and in the next.
Ed speaks across the country at conferences, parishes, business events, and retreats providing audiences a fresh perspective of the Ten Commandments—not as a list of obsolete and restrictive rules, but as a gift from a loving God to liberate us and foster loving, joy-filled relationships.
"Everyone was very engaged as Ed led a reflection on how to live the commandments more closely in our daily lives."
-Lorie Sage - Eucharistic Congress Director.
Ed is the author and producer of the “God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life” book and video study of the Commandments for adults. Ed also created “God’s Recipe for School and Family,” a program for children and their families to learn and live the Commandments.
"I recommend God's Recipe for a Wonderful life for use in parishes and family catechesis and renewal."
-Bishop James V. Johnston – Bishop of Kansas City – St. Joseph
Ed brings the Ten Commandments to life for a variety of audiences, highlighting their wisdom and relevance, and how foundational they are in bringing joy and freedom to our everyday lives. Here are just a handful of the many talks Ed offers:
- God's Recipe for Authentic Joy and Freedom
- Truth: God’s Gift for Today’s Families
- God’s Roadmap for Navigating the Confusion of Today’s Culture
- God's Recipe for a Joy-Filled Marriage
- Ten Ways to Keep Your Children Catholic Through the Commandments
- Mary: Our Role Model for Living the Commandments
- To Be Pro-Life is to Be Pro-Commandments
The Catholic Catechism is comprised of four sections, one of which is dedicated to the Commandments. Yet no one, other than Ed, is teaching how relevant and important they are for families, business, marriages, sports, and all areas of life. A presentation by Ed will give your audience spiritual and practical takeaways they can apply in their daily lives, and share with family and friends.
