Pictured to the left is Rhoda Joy. Our story begins with Daystar Christian Ministries, who moved into Martinsville, Indiana in 1975. It was a cold, snowy winter and I remember making friends with many people who came to live in the large, former sanatorium. I don’t remember my first encounter with Rhoda Joy. But …
Do you know where you were 19 years ago on Saturday, 18th January 2003? Well, some of you may have been born, hence having a birthday today. However, I awakened on Saturday, 18th January 2003 emotionally exhausted, physically exhausted and yet excited. At forty-four years of age, I was getting married. So, now, here John …
I awakened this morning, determined that I would get past my morning routine, and immediately begin writing my blog post for this week. My thoughts galloping ahead of me, ready to jump the hurdles of procrastination, distractions, and what to write—they seem anxious to appear on the page. But…the topic caused me to reign …
By knowing we will make mistakes, we disarm the lie that we have to do our work perfectly. The knowledge that we cannot be perfect takes away our excuses and makes us face fears. A lesson I need to learn: When the universal liar taunts me with ‘you will fail’, I reply ‘So what?! At …
A wonderful friend shared a post on Facebook. The content read: “I’m old school. I believe in having good manners, respecting my elders, and helping others when I can. Are you old school too?” My first thought was to add an “Amen” and maybe share it. But then I hesitated and considered the principles …
February 14th is the Feast Day of St. Valentine. Serving as a priest in Rome, Saint Valentine was arrested for evangelistic activities, supporting persecuted Christians as well as marrying Christian couples, thereby allowing men to avoid conscription into the pagan army. Although he found favor with his jailer, Valentine boldly witnessed to Emperor Claudius Gothicus (Claudius II). …