"Shall we meet for coffee?"
Yes, was the answer we received as we texted this to friends. Later that evening we sat in the quaint shop surrounded by the smell of...
When he first showed up to the ministry he was no more than a buck 10, strung out and hadn't eat
This was a sentiment heard at the rehearsal dinner that I was privileged to attend last week. Jonathan was a skinny kid whose life was...
In an overwhelming vote the 8th amendment has been overturned in Ireland.
This was the news the past couple of weeks. The world watched as an amendment banning abortion was overturned in Ireland. What once was a...
"Fiery Trials" Really?
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that comes upon you [it’s no surprise] to test you as though something strange were...
Pray... Before you try anything else.
I keep thinking about the timeline I would like God to follow. He just doesn't seem to understand that I have a plan I want to follow. ...
Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons, and Brendan's Christmas.
This is my son. And his stuffed dog blanket, Bob. He's reading a classic comic strip in a deluxe edition. Calvin and Hobbes was a delight...
A Winter "Wunderland"
My dad was in the army when I was a kid. For a time we lived in a beautiful little village called Zintlhammer. We were living on the...
Stretching my comfort zone
Sometimes my son resists doing something that's difficult for him. He complains that his sister doesn't have to... My response is...
Thankful in Pleasant Grove (Our November newsletter!)
"Hi. We are here delivering boxes of Thanksgiving dinner." The responses were varied as the boxes were distributed to various apartment...
Can you be thankful for a poke in the eye?
Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance....