by Ellie | May 8, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
When I was young, my best friend, Nancy, had blue eyes and was very pretty. As I grew and assessed my developing body and social abilities, I realized that, unlike Nancy, I would never be accepted by the “in” crowd. My only date in high school was my horse friend,...
by Ellie | Apr 24, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Chris Ziegler has been called to serve the Massachusetts National Guard as chaplain and will help support field hospitals for homeless and other COVID-positive patients. He asks prayer for protection from the virus as they fight this hidden enemy—fear being a major...
by Ellie | Apr 10, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Is the resurrection of Jesus Christ REALLY true, or is it fake news? We’ve heard of “resurrections”— people declared dead who came back to life—but even Lazarus died again. Jesus, however, was unmistakably dead. Roman soldiers could not afford to mistake a swoon for...
by Ellie | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
WHO IS THIS BOY? Where is he from? What are his prospects? EUGENE ONCHIRI wants to be an engineer. BIG PROBLEM: He lives in the largest slum in Africa and can’t afford the fees for an outside, boarding high school. No sponsor; no further schooling for this...
by Ellie | Mar 6, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
730 Broadway, Haverhill MA, was an important address for countless people. Jim and I lived there for 10 years, preceded and followed by many West Church pastors and assorted friends. Built in 1856, the house had character. On the cold, November day we moved in, this...
