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7 most important things
My 22-year-old son is scared. Like most Millennials, he has a global perspective largely shaped by the internet, and that perspective is not a good one. We live in a time of great uncertainty. Political unrest, division, authoritarian world leaders … Continue reading
‘I am not having a good day’
It began with fraudulent charges on my credit card. I say “fraudulent,” because I first approached Marti who was insulted by my accusation. She concluded our argument with “Fine,” which means she cannot be bothered with the issue any longer … Continue reading
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Going live is intergenerational
by MartiFischer We find ourselves in the middle of an unraveling period, maybe even on the brink of a crisis. How we respond has everything to do with whether we are alive in Christ or just dabbling in life. There … Continue reading
‘Time to get the news out’
Jonathan convinces his parents to allow him to stay all night in the hospital, and in the middle of the night, with his mom and Ben’s parents asleep in the waiting room, Jonathan slips quietly into Ben’s room and climbs … Continue reading
Truth-teller
“Yeah, but the message was true. It was really the right thing to do. It was the most right thing we did all summer. We didn’t mess up anything; the mess was already there. All I want, for just once … Continue reading
Ben hears from God
“No, Ben’s joy this morning was more than the anticipation of another prank. It was because something had happened to him that we all long for — something saints have lived and died for without ever finding — and Ben … Continue reading
Getting all wet
“Imagine John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in fishing waders! We can’t let him get away with baptizing people without getting wet himself.” – Ben Beamering p. 219 The last trick Ben and Jonathan played on his dad was indeed their … Continue reading
‘A car only certain people can love’
“As far as the real Edsel is concerned,” Ben said, “I must say I love it and hate it at the same time. Love it because not everyone likes it. It’s a car that stands out in a crowd — … Continue reading
No shame; no blame
“I suppose life is your fault, too. While you’re at it, why don’t you blame yourself for that? Saint Ben p. 178 When Jonathan blames himself for a bike accident that puts Ben in the hospital, Ben comes up with … Continue reading
You are official
Today’s quote comes from Ben Beamering reading the newspaper out loud to Jonathan where Seth Wilson, the mayor of Pasadena, explains why he rode in a 1958 Edsel in the 1959 Tournament of Roses Parade: “‘Mr. Milner seems to favor … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 