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  • ITALY CONFERENCE 2019

    THE ITALIAN CONNECTION: An in-depth experience of the development of the Church in Italy and the West.  SEPTEMBER 2019 In the early centuries following the resurrection of the Messiah, Roman culture began to shift belief and practice toward Gentile orientations.  This resulted in a long process of syncretization, best seen in the structures, laws and…

  • The Napkin

    You threw me away A napkin used to clean the corners of your mouth   I thought the touch of your lips against my parched hunger Would bring me life   But you only wanted to clean your lips And toss me into the garbage So that you could forget   Your teeth are crooked…

  • The Road Back

    “Why is this place [where I am safe] so hard to describe?  Because human beings are hardwired for connection, and we are hardwired from infancy to find safety in relationships . . .  Trauma breaks this connection.  Trauma interferes with the feelings of safety associated with connection.  Reconstruction of trust is the first task of…

  • Prayer Request

    Shawn, a long-time reader in Boston, is asking us to pray for his father Paul, who, at age 85, has had hip surgery for an infected hip replacement.  Please beseech the Lord on his behalf, not only for recovery but also for enlightenment about the truth of the Messiah.  Thanks.

  • Meet Me in Missouri

    July 27-29  Sedalia, MO.  at the FCS Financial center, 2600 South Limit, Sedalia MO, 65301One session on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 with an option to have a box lunch provided ahead of the session if desired.  Saturday morning will include one session from 9:30 to 11:30 with a two hour break for lunch…

  • A Last Day Surprise

    Today we are in Milan getting ready to fly back to the USA for the Virginia Beach conference.  And, by accident, I happened to find some references to the Certosa of Milan, a place that looked interesting but one I had never seen.  One hour of metro, tram and walking later, I arrived.  WOW!  I…