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The Healing Chronicle
It was probably 10 years ago when I heard these words from Ruth Haley Barton, The best gift we give to the world is a healthy and whole you. I knew that was a significant statement, but I didn’t fully grasped the depth of it until I received my cancer diagnosis. Health and wholeness is always something we have to fight for. It doesn’t come easy. There are many things – both in the world and within our own hearts – that work against us. We need all the support we can get. This weekly newsletter is meant to help provide that. May these stories, poems, advice, and encouragement provide some of what you need.
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 2
On the Journey With Denise McGonigle… Denise was a member of the church I pastored in Columbia, MO. She was also the secretary to the
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 1
On the Journey With My Story… Thanksgiving 2019 was not the usual joyous occasion. A month earlier they discovered cancerous tumors in my bladder. They
Newsletter – Volume 52
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen The Year In Review… One year ago, we embarked on a grand adventure together. I felt
Newsletter – Volume 51
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Dad… This past Sunday was Father’s Day, and it got me thinking about my dad.
Newsletter – Volume 50
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Carol… Harrison Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, created quite a stir by
Newsletter – Volume 49
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen A Dark Night… For much of my experience at Mayo, I felt bolstered in spirit by
Newsletter – Volume 48
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Dawn… It struck me so odd – even unnecessary – I was doing so well
Newsletter – Volume 47
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Aaron… I’m an avid Yankee fan, and I came by it honestly. My mom raised
Newsletter – Volume 46
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Joel… Joel Salabarria and I have done several ministry projects together. He is an extremely
Newsletter – Volume 45
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Mike… Mike Orenstein has been one of my closer friends here in Austin. He is
Newsletter – Volume 44
This Week Confessions From the Back of the Pen Meet Kelly… My wife Carol will tell you that I often have difficulty listening to speakers,
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
