The Daily Mirror's headline called Lennon a hero, which he was to his throngs of fans, many of whom continue to this day to flock to his Strawberry Fields memorial in Central Park on the anniversary of his death. 1981: RARE CANCER SEEN IN 41 HOMOSEXUALS LightfieldStudios // Shutterstock...
I’m so thankful to be a youth pastor. My wife and I jumped into full time ministry 21 years ago as newlyweds. We had our first of four sons three days before our first anniversary. The youth group called him “Cletus the Fetus.” Heather wasn’t as impressed as I was with their ...
We just celebrated our 20thanniversary. We’ve seen a lot in those years! I haven’t written like this in a few years. I used to do this every year. It kind of marked the time. This past year has seen a lot of changes. I like to talk about what your siblings have been up to ...
Former NYC editor trades in her heels for mucks and discovers… life is one big, beautiful God moment
I just returned from a conference in Memphis that coincided with the 50th anniversary of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King’s murder at the Lorraine Motel. I was just a boy when Dr. King was assassinated so it was my own personal dream to be there on the 50th anniversary. The conference was...
Remember Special Dates– Everyone, no matter who they are, loves to be appreciated. Show your pastor how much you love him by remembering special anniversaries, such as his birthday, the date that he came to this church, or his wedding anniversary. ...
Most of you know, I work vocationally at a church.Today is my 24thanniversary of being on staff atWildwood Community Church.For the past 9 years, I have been blessed to serve as the Senior Pastor.I do not exaggerate when I say that serving Jesus here alongside an amazing leadership team...
During the study, Mroz heard stories of endurance sport shepherding athletes through just about every life situation — from commemorating the anniversary of a loved one’s suicide to moving forward inrecovery from substance abuse. Many interviewees clearly saw the overlap between sport and religion,...
I turned forty this week.And I mention this because any birthday, any aging milestone, even any anniversary–it has the potential to of course prompt reflection, and reflection that is based on gratitude. And truly that is where most of my reflection has been directed. It’s directed toward...
June marks my second anniversary since moving to Shamokin from Cape May County, NJ. where the ocean was just four miles away from my home. I have heard all the jokes and I’m not laughing anymore. God brought me here and He didn’t relocate me so I could sit in the corner and eat...