Our prison simulation for the high school students ended over 65 hours ago... yet my mind and heart continue to process that experience. I wasn't even one of the prisoners, but it had a great impact on me. The struggle I'm having is in asking myself the question: "HOW is this going to impact me?" … Continue reading Persecution of A Different Kind
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Locked Up – Follow Up
Wow! That's the word that first comes to mind when I think about the LOCKED UP simulation for high school students at First Trinity yesterday. For 12 hours, eight students from First Trinity and Grace-Niagara Falls gave up their identities and their rights to get a little taste of what it's like to live in… Continue reading Locked Up – Follow Up
Sticky Faith
A while ago I started reading the book Sticky Faith. I've picked it up again now that we're through the busy holiday season and continue to love what I read. This book is based on the results of a 4-year longitudinal study (which, for those of you who may not be as passionate about psychology,… Continue reading Sticky Faith
Hunger in WNY
According to the American Community Survey, Buffalo is the third poorest large city in America. Across the state, 2.3 million residents rely on emergency food assistance each year. That breaks down to about 570,000 different people turning to emergency food programs for weekly help in the state of NY. (From "Hunger in America 2010. Feeding America.")… Continue reading Hunger in WNY
Joyfullyblessed by music
There’s just something about music that calms my soul. St. Augustine once said, “He who sings, prays twice.” As people gathered in Trinity Lutheran Church in Lockport, NY tonight, many prayers, with voice and song, were raised up for the homeless in Western New York. It was such a fun night tonight. Various… Continue reading Joyfullyblessed by music
Truly a Beautiful Sight!
Here is a glimpse into the beautiful sight I witnessed while I worshipped this weekend: Two middle school students working together to make sure we had light on the candles in the front of the Church to help us focus on THE Light, Jesus. Three high school student singing, playing, leading the congregation in… Continue reading Truly a Beautiful Sight!
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