What is on my mind?
A set of Adirondack chairs on a lakefront dock.
My wife and I
And a good cup of coffee.
Enough said?
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Is the Hokey Pokey really what it's all about? Or is there something more? Difficult life circumstances help us to cast off the distractions and see what is really important. This blog is an attempt to share what I'm learning about life as a 45-year old pastor and teacher in a battle with Ewing's sarcoma.
My Wife and I
So Happy Together
Note to Readers
Thank you for taking time to visit this blog! My purpose in doing this is to be an encouragement to others who are facing difficult circumstances in life and to remind them that there is hope!
For those who are reading this blog for the first time, I recommend going back and starting at the beginning. It is a bit of an inconvenience, but it will all make more sense if you read about where I've been before you read about where I am now.
I do not feel the need to post every day, but have the goal of three to four posts per week. Most of my entries relate to what I am learning in my daily Bible reading - that is where I find my wisdom, comfort, and my strength. Some of my entries might be described as "much ado about nothing." Sometimes I preach, but try to do so minimally, and only when prompted by the Holy Spirit.
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For those who are reading this blog for the first time, I recommend going back and starting at the beginning. It is a bit of an inconvenience, but it will all make more sense if you read about where I've been before you read about where I am now.
I do not feel the need to post every day, but have the goal of three to four posts per week. Most of my entries relate to what I am learning in my daily Bible reading - that is where I find my wisdom, comfort, and my strength. Some of my entries might be described as "much ado about nothing." Sometimes I preach, but try to do so minimally, and only when prompted by the Holy Spirit.
The settings have been adjusted so that all readers, not just those with Google accounts, can leave comments. Please feel free to do so. If you desire a response, please leave your e-mail address. It does not appear automatically. I look forward to hearing from you.
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About Me
- jmichael
- Until the end of September 2008, I taught science, geography, and senior social studies at a small Christian school in Pennsylvania. In addition, I served as an assistant pastor at the church which sponsors the school. I have been married to my best friend for 21 years; we have three children, ages 18, 14, and 5.
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Could I have your e-mail address?
Mine is...ericabel@access4less.net
I have some info I would like to e-mail you.
What great thoughts and pictures!! I wish I knew your family; you all seem like truly wonderful people! I look forward to your blogs and worry when a new one doesn't appear but I am glad you have your family and their well being as a priority; as it should be!
But you are honestly in my thoughts and prayers daily and your story is amazing!
May God continue to Bless you all!
Kelly
I don't drink coffee but it sure sounds like a sweet time. You are embracing each day as we all should. We have your name on our kitchen blackboard and just finished praying for you during lunch.
With Christ's love,
The W-H's
Jim--I knew you 26 years ago--how's that for a "blast from the past", young and stupid (ok, at least I was). First, I want to say how sorry I am for what you are going through. Your faith is incredible-inspirational! Your wife is an amazing woman and you have 3 great kids to be proud of (West Point--awesome!!). Of course, family is priority, but if you care to catch up, my email is ssga1@verizon.net
You're wife is a hotty! (all said in respect, i am a female as well!) You're blogs are very up-lifting and I give God the gory for these as well as you do! I have my 15 year old son read these with me as well, as we are a team alone. You're qoutes you leave us readers with are so encouraging as well with scripture you provide. I believe you will recieve many crowns but i also know you are not doing this for your own satisfaction. My aunt passed away and suffered tremendously from cancer. She was a great example for Christ as well as you are. I asked my grandmother why God would make someone suffer as much as her as being a christian. She answered Christ suffered for us. It's amazing how my aunts cancer and death brought me closer to Christ in a hard time and personal problems in my own life. I believe that God is using you in the same way to uplift non-believers and strayers from Christ. God bless you and your family, I hope this was encouraging to you as you have been encouraging to all of us readers who check your blog daily.
Oh, I get it. What you said just now awfully reminds me of what that family blessings
speaker said to us back then.
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