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Stay Weird
A few months ago, one of my friends from high school gave birth to her second child. A baby boy. A “pandemic baby”. When he was born, the hospital was under such restrictions because of COVID-19, that he couldn’t have any visitors in his first few days, while he was there. Just his mother and father. But he’s doing very well. He’s happy and healthy. His first name is Rocco. His last name is Fitzsimons. His middle name is Fauci. …
God Will Provide
Recently I had a chance to go down into the old Rochester subway system – beneath what is now Broad Street – for a prayer experience with the youth group. While I was down there I thought of a man I knew who had lived down there for years. His name was John, and John would always come visit me at my work on South Avenue. Two things about John. First, because he saw me wearing a watch like I…
Sent on a Mission Trip
Every year, our youth go on their summer mission trip. They’ve gone to Buffalo, Syracuse, Ohio, New York City. This year, we didn’t quite know how things were going to stand with the pandemic and what that would mean for things like accommodations and travel, so both 2021 mission trips are taking place here in Rochester. Which I love. There are so many amazing things to encounter right where we are. And we can miss them if we’re not looking. …
Companions in the Divine Dance
Two people meet at a conference. The first person says to her new acquaintance, “So, do you believe in God?” The reply is, “Yes.” She says, “Me too. So are you Jewish, Muslim or Christian?” “Christian.” “Wow, me too! Protestant or Catholic?” “Protestant.” “No way, me too! What kind of Protestant?” “Baptist.” “Oh my gosh, me too! Northern Baptist or Southern Baptist?” “Northern Baptist.” “Me too! Northern conservative Baptist or Northern liberal Baptist?” “Northern liberal Baptist.” “Me too! Northern liberal…