Category Archives: Faith

Advent – Week 1

Posted on December 16, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

We’re going to try to cover the four weeks of Advent in the next 4 days.  Click on the link to get a copy of the Advent devotional guide.  Here are the readings for Week 1 from “The Word Became … Continue reading →

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Do Poor People Game the System?

Posted on December 12, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

“Do [you] know any poor people personally?” Many actually. From working in food pantries, with addicts and “career homeless” I’ve come to know and love many. When I see one of “my guys” sitting on a bus stop bench, I … Continue reading →

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To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before

Posted on December 4, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

Yesterday was our 25th wedding anniversary.  We have returned to St. Augustine to the same Bed & Breakfast in which we honeymooned.  It has changed (both the Old City and the B&B).  A lot. So have we. I am not … Continue reading →

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With My Own Hand – a Year and a Half Later

Posted on December 2, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

Back in March, 2012, I attended my uncle’s funeral.  Because of some things I heard and saw there, I took up letter writing – as in pen, paper, stamp, envelope and writer’s cramp.  (Read the details here … ) Write … Continue reading →

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