by JemB | Aug 8, 2017 | Hope, Instructions for Life, Ministry
It happened again. My heart is broken as I heard the latest news report on another child with disabilities who was abandoned by his Mom in some woods. There is absolutely nothing about this tragedy that is right. Even so, it’s an indication of how hard life...
by JemB | Jun 22, 2017 | Family, Fun
In honor of today (where he lives, tomorrow where I live) being my one and only nephew’s birthday, I share this memory. The year Nathan was 10 he received a brand new bike as a Christmas gift. He was in North Carolina, but because of his Dad’s influence...
by JemB | Jun 19, 2017 | Bible, Hope, Instructions for Life
Some time ago I was part of a group discussion on feasting, fasting and faith based on Isaiah 58. One of the statements made was that “we” (Christians associated with one particular faith tradition) really need a theology of celebration. I have pondered...
by JemB | Jun 17, 2017 | Bible, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned
I’ve been thinking about this for awhile now. Building community seems like a buzz phrase these days. Every church, business, borough, or city talk about building authentic community, a safe community or a supportive community. It is almost like “insert...
by JemB | Jun 10, 2017 | Bible, God's love, Hope, Instructions for Life
In my part time work in a financial planer’s office I sometimes hear phone conversations between one of our customer service reps and fund companies. One of the questions that still catches my attention is when our rep asks the vendor if the particular product...
