This past weekend Monieca and I were in KY to visit family and celebrate Christmas. Saturday afternoon we gathered with her brother and several relatives at the nursing home where her parents now live. There was food, gifts, photographs, laughter, hugs, conversations, and kids playing. Her mom and dad sat side by side in their… Read More »
Where’s the Dollar Menu
This is a brief story about a recent experience I had at a McDonald’s that has important lessons for us at church. At the end of it, let me know what you think. Monieca and I drove to KY earlier this week to help her mom move into a nursing home. To save time we… Read More »
Weekend Blessings
Taking time to recognize God’s blessings, both large and small, adds joy to one’s life. With activities and technology keeping us distracted and busy, a conscious intentionality is necessary. To encourage you to say “thank you” to our Lord for His blessings in your life, I thought I’d share a few of the blessings I… Read More »
The Young and Old
Sunday morning I continued the sermon series on following Jesus, using more stories from the lives of Corrie ten Boom and her family. The message focused on showing compassion – to other believers and to those who are spiritually lost. If you were absent yesterday, you can watch or listen to the message on this… Read More »
A Smile and A Conversation
Megan has a big smile. She’s young, outgoing and likes people. I noticed her while eating lunch today at a local restaurant where she works. She was a natural at checking on customers, easily talking to them but not in a way that seemed overbearing or intrusive. Since I’m also a talker, when she arrived… Read More »
Grazie!
THANK YOU is a simple word but when it comes from the heart it can mean so much. Monieca and I are genuinely thankful for you, our church family. Your prayers for us meant a lot and we appreciate you celebrating this experience with us. We look forward to being with you Sunday. Thanks to… Read More »
A Visit to the Market
This morning Monieca & I walked to the market, a weekly gathering of vendors in downtown Sacile. It’s a cross between a farmer’s market and a nice flee market. While we looked at a lot of stuff, our only purchase was some pink lilies for Jacqueline. Afterward we purchased some sandwich meat from a butcher… Read More »
Liam Is Growing And Changing
Tuesday morning we spoke to Jacqueline and Liam in Italy via Skype. Liam had just finished eating lunch and the evidence was on his face. After a few minutes passed I asked him if he had gotten the police car I sent him with our last package. He ran to get it, returning with the… Read More »
Sports Fans and Church Attendees
Most of you know that I’m an avid UK fan and I often declare my allegiance to big blue. One thing that makes it a lot of fun is the fact that there are a lot of us. UK never plays a basketball game without a large contingent of fans in the arena…no matter where… Read More »
Truett Cathy’s Autobiography
This week I’m sharing a post each day about five books I read this summer. Today’s book: “Eat Mor Chikin – Inspire More People,” Truett Cathy’s autobiography. Truett Cathy’s father was an unsuccessful insurance salesman, who was often gone and left the family’s financial burdens on Truett’s mother. Even when his father was home, emotionally… Read More »