Day 10: 50 Day Lenten Giveaway: The Mission Trip Book
So by this time we’re hunkered down in Cleveland. I’m being honest and telling people that I have given some things away in advance because I’m not sure what the…
God Calls Us By Name
So yesterday began our first full day of our Alternative Break Trip to Cleveland, the second poorest major city in the United States (Detroit is first, Miami 3rd and our…
Day 9: 50 Day Lenten Giveaway: The Hanging Monkey
No! You cannot touch my monkey! Well, while I’m a fan of this monkey…I think it’s time that he gets to go to a home where he’ll be just as…
Day 8: 50 Day Giveaway: Marion’s Birthday Mix
So my wife’s birthday is today and ne’er you mind how old she is! Because she looks younger than most! But alas, I am not there with her on her…
Day 7: Lenten 50 Day Giveaway: The Aussie Flag
Did you ever get to know someone while taking a trip together? World Youth Day in Sydney was like that for me. My colleagues from Charis Ministries were with me…
Day 6: 50 Day Lenten Giveaway: The Doggie Mousepad
As you all know, all too well, I love dogs. When you tell people that you love dogs they tend to give you dog-like stuff. I have photo frames and…
Day 5: 50 Day Giveaway: Gonzo is Gonzo
I find it hard to believe that I gave away my Gonzo Muppet. I’m a huge fan of the Muppets and Gonzo is one of my favorites. I can’t remember…
I Wonder If Sting Got Ashes…
This creative entry to Busted Halo’s “Show Us Your Ash” contest by Barb Begley Gilman gets my vote:
Day 4: 50 Day Lenten Giveaway: The Sexy Hat
This hat is my actual high school baseball hat. I sweated in it when I played and we won a city championship with it my freshman year. I wear it…
Ash Wednesday
This semester I have been hanging around the gross anatomy lab in the medical school as many of you have heard. Our readings today reminded me of the people who…