COVID has reared its ugly head again. I’ve been down for the count for 6 days. It has been pretty miserable but I’m thankful to be surviving. I’m not sure if I’m wearied more from the fatigue of the virus my body is fighting or the darkness of the world in which we are living. So, today it is important to be reminded that we are loved by the God of light who calls us to embody His Kingdom in this world.
Many people feel that the phrase “Black Lives Matter” is incomplete because all lives matter. While I understand the sentiment, here is what I believe is important about the refrain “Black Lives Matter”
Mark A. Vincenti Penned April 14, 2020 Easter is over now. What a great Holy Week. Different in many ways but the same truth still hit home. The broadcasts were inspiring. The sermons and Scriptures, the songs and prayers, All pointing to powerful resurrection reality. Great reminders of what is Read more…
Saturday’s Silence: A reflection on hope. By Mark A. Vincenti “I used to feel God a lot, but I don’t feel Him any more. I can’t believe in a God I can no longer feel.” I was standing in the front yard with an intelligent young man who was Read more…
In the last post, I shared the story about my 5-year-old son’s unashamed willingness to don pink floaters in order to go swimming in Lake Michigan with his siblings and cousins and how his indifference to color got me thinking. Today I am thinking about the phrase “color-blind” in an entirely different way. Read more…
My Book’s Amazon Ranking on the bestseller list sits at #136,291 in Books. That’s only 136,290 away from Michelle Obama’s “Becoming,” 136,286 away from Rachel Hollis’ “Girl Wash Your Face,” and 136,285 away from Joanna Gaines’ “Home Body.” The point? I’m on the same list as Michelle Obama, Rachel Hollis, and Joanna Gaines!There are two Read more…