This morning I'll be signing copies of my book, Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss, at The Sanctuary coffeehouse and Christian bookstore on the south side of the square in Pella. My daughter, Bethany, and I will be there from 10:00 until noon. Stop in for a free bookmark. I'll also be giving Hugs and … Continue reading Signing books today!
Preacher heritage (Gilead-2)
Welcome to Fiction Friday and my blog book club! In last Friday's post, I invited you to join me in discussing Gilead, a novel by Marilynne Robinson. It's worth noting that Robinson's writing successes span genres; she's published different types of nonfiction as well as fiction. That's what I want to be when I grow up: an inter-genrational author. Today's … Continue reading Preacher heritage (Gilead-2)
OPC GA held concurrently with diaconal summit
When the 79th General Assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) met from June 6-12, 2012, at Wheaton College in Illinois, the denomination’s diaconal summit was held at the same time on the same campus. Commissioners and deacons met together twice in formal venues. The 189 deacons joined approximately 150 commissioners during the Friday evening … Continue reading OPC GA held concurrently with diaconal summit
Little One Lost week
It looks like the next week will find me focusing a lot on infant loss. On Saturday morning, I'll be at The Sanctuary coffeehouse and bookstore, signing copies of my Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss. On Sunday afternoon, I hope to participate in "A Walk to Remember," hosted by Pella Regional Health Center's … Continue reading Little One Lost week
Scenic setting for RCUS Synod
Natural beauty and patriotism meet at Mt.Rushmore, near Rapid City, SD, where carvings of four presidents overlook pine-clad mountains. That scenic area was the setting for the 266th Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS), hosted by Grace Reformed Church from May 21-24, 2012. Rev. James Sawtelle was elected President, Rev. Frank … Continue reading Scenic setting for RCUS Synod
Walking in integrity, Psalm 26
Do you feel as if you're being judged for a sin you didn't commit? Are people slandering you? Do some call your faith and repentance into question? Welcome to David's world. Psalm 26 is David's cry to the God who knows all, who sees all, and who is not mocked. David confesses his continued trust … Continue reading Walking in integrity, Psalm 26
Little One Lost redux
One week from today, October 6, I'll be signing copies of Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss at Pella's new The Sanctuary Coffeehouse and Christian bookstore. If you regularly read this blog, you'll know that I did a book signing on July 5, one of the hottest days of the year. It was a … Continue reading Little One Lost redux
Soul balm (Gilead-1)
How would you like to read a book with me? What do you say we read a bit in a novel each week and then meet here on Fridays to discuss what we've read? Doesn't that sound like a great idea? Okay, I confess. I got this great idea from Tim Challies, who has been … Continue reading Soul balm (Gilead-1)
Cabin fever (Vacation saga 3)
Peering through a wiper-swept windshield, David and I drove out of Yellowstone National Park one dim evening of our honeymoon 40 years ago. Tenting was out for that night. We drove what seemed a very long way until, in the gleam from our headlights, we saw a sign with an arrow pointing west and the … Continue reading Cabin fever (Vacation saga 3)
The battle for the church will never stop (Synod 2012)
The introduction to this series of news reports about Synod Nyack 2012 compared Synod to a young adult, settling into positive patterns and making wise decisions. Each of the four synods I have observed demonstrated increasing maturity and unity, and these characteristics were more obvious this year. One of the reasons for the maturity and … Continue reading The battle for the church will never stop (Synod 2012)
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