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My prayer is that this weekly note will bring encouragement, inspiration, and even a measure of celebration within the community of Black Sheep Messengers. Let’s stay strong and persistent. The world needs our unique contribution – perhaps especially now.
Newsletter – Volume 43
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Kim… Kim Zanting is part of the congregation I served in Pella, IA. She is
Newsletter – Volume 42
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Kristalyn… Kristi Barnes is kinda a local superstar, but she would vehemently argue that point.
Newsletter – Volume 41
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Tashi… Tashi Franzen is the brother of my daughter’s (Mallory) husband (Josh). He is young
Newsletter – Volume 40
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Joseph and Stephanie… Joseph and Stephanie Claypool experienced the worst kind of heartache that befalls
Newsletter – Volume 39
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Dr. Tony… Dr. Antonio Jimenez is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Hope
Newsletter – Volume 38
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Deb… Deb Halsey is my wife’s (Carol) older sister, and she will readily concede that
Newsletter – Volume 37
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Allen… One of the first friends I made in Austin was Chief Allen Banks. Allen
Newsletter – Volume 36
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet James… Every now and again, I like sprinkling in stories of people of faith whose
Newsletter – Volume 35
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Davia… When I first met Davia, I found her to be one of the kindest
Newsletter – Volume 34
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Otto… Otto Hernandez was one of the first people I met after moving to Austin,
Newsletter – Volume 33
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Alex and Alexus… For Valentine’s Day, I thought it appropriate to share a black sheep
Newsletter – Volume 32
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Rudy… Rudy Ximenez is a great photographer. I cannot begin to tell you the number