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Finding Faith ... in remembering that today's troubles are enough for today
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Feb 283 min read
Finding Faith ... in keeping good company with the holy family
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Jan 243 min read
Finding Faith ... in a brother who I now realize was every bit a pastor as me
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Jan 173 min read
Finding Faith ... in remembering a larger-than-life older brother
The last photo of my brother Drew and I together. When I was growing up, the signature of our family was its awesome size. … Especially...
Dec 13, 20246 min read
Finding Faith ... in learning to live like the poor widow who gives everything
This week's gospel: Mark 12:38-44 Jesus Denounces the Scribes 38 As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around...
Nov 10, 20247 min read
Finding Faith ... in a redemption story more than five decades in the making
Can redemption come 52 years later? After recently witnessing the reception my father-in-law received upon returning from an Honor Flight...
Oct 9, 20244 min read
Finding Faith ... in coming to know that divinely inspired love really is infinite
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Sep 20, 20243 min read
Finding Faith ... in marking a year anniversary since Mom's passing
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Aug 30, 20243 min read
Finding Faith ... in conversations had on a golf cart crusin' at 15 mph
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Aug 9, 20243 min read
Finding Faith ... in being like the starfish, my sister and like Jesus
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Aug 5, 20243 min read
Finding Faith ... in watching one more of our little chicks fly the home nest
And then there was one. … Sigh. … Deep breath. … Sigh, again. Just one little chick left in our nest at home. As in our oldest daughter,...
Jun 27, 20243 min read
Finding Faith ... in a remarkable and memorable 11th anniversary date
Eleven years and counting today. A blink, and so much has passed since our wedding 11 years ago on a beautiful June day, surrounded by so...
Jun 23, 20242 min read
Finding Faith ... in a knee-weakening, historic moment when going home
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Jun 14, 20243 min read
Finding Faith ... in knowing that some of the seeds we sow will bear fruit
As a faithful person we are called to become sowers of the gospel … or the Good News. The trouble with such an obligation is that we’re...
Jun 13, 20244 min read
Finding Faith ... in a Sunday night drive turning into a theological discussion
The assignment was simple: Take our youngest daughter out driving to get in her remaining practice hours before she takes her driving...
May 26, 20243 min read
Finding Faith ... in a first Mother's Day without our mom
Happy Mother’s Day Mom! Such a strange feeling to be writing to you this year, versus having dinner with you and being surrounded by all...
May 12, 20244 min read
Finding Faith ... in the joy of knowing what your God-given vocation is
Some 500-plus years ago, Martin Luther upended the notion that only those who work as clergy received divine callings significant to...
Apr 23, 20245 min read
Finding Faith ... in the season's first night on the campfire patio
Last night was one of those glorious northern Minnesota nights where you feel pulled to spend the night outdoors. 60 degrees plus. Sun...
Apr 22, 20244 min read
Finding Faith ... in the one who made me a father for the very first time
Dear Garrett, Twenty-six years ago today, you made me a father for the first time. ... Ready or not! There you were! ... All bluish with...
Feb 26, 20243 min read
Finding Faith ... in a reminder that bonding comes when phones are away
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Feb 4, 20243 min read
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