David tagged me for this Chistmas meme, so I am tagging Ben, Tubeman, and Scott. 1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper and gift bags — I like to mix it up a bit. 2. Real tree or artificial? Always a real tree - none of this plastic nonsense. Though trudging through mud to choose the “right one” and the many arguments that follow […]
What To Make of Stigmatas, Shrines and the Miraculous?
I was at lunch a few weekends back with family and friends. As we were eating someone said “Matt, this might interest you…” Apparently there is a house in Guildford which has bleeding walls and that has subsequently been turned into an “Orthodox” shrine of some sort. My family friend then recounted his trip to this “shrine” with his […]
Am I Modeling the Father Heart of God?
Being a Parent is a funny gig! I am always learning things about myself, and constantly being reminded of my own selfishness and at times, hardness of heart. I was reminded of this yet again recently, when I walked into a Service Station to pay for Petrol and groceries. While waiting in line, listening and […]