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The Fishbowl Podcast
The podcast for leaders in ministry and the world
Oozing Everyday
Thoughts on life and faith while “oozing”‘ with the light of Christ
2 Brothers with Hemophilia
The journey of two brothers with Severe hemophilia A
Where are You Supposed to Be?
Where has the time gone? I attempted to follow a read the Bible in a year plan, and did pretty well for about a month, but when I went to Denver in February, I completely got off track and have not been able to catch up. I’ve let my plan go for now, but I am not...
The Comfort of a Port
Originally published March 20, 2019.The unimaginable has happened. My youngest son, Caeleb, had his port removed.Of course, when someone with a bleeding disorder has a port, it’s usually not forever, so why is it a big deal for my 13-year-old son? This was...
Lent: What are you adding this season?
When I attended the Catholic Church as a child, I identified the Lenten season with sacrifice. What would I give up for the 40 days until Easter? It would be something like sodas or chocolate and I'm not sure that I ever completely gave something up the entire season....
Episode 16: Meet Anna
Anna Strickland is a delightful presence. She is a full-time seminary student who works at Labyrinth Progressive Student Ministries on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. She is a life-long Baptist who has not had a typical Baptist upbringing. Anna shares...
Identity Crisis? No More!
Three times a year I travel to Denver to be in community with my fellow students at Iliff Theological Seminary as we gather for our intensive hybrid classes with meet for an eight-hour block to fulfill our residential credits for our various programs. Some students...
Episode 15 – A Time for Everything
Happy New Year, and welcome to The Fishbowl! Our host, Cazandra, talks about her One Word for 2019 and the scripture she is holding close throughout the year. For more information on the podcast and to become a guest, email cazmac9910@gmail.com. Subscribe to the show...
There is Definitely a Time for Everything
Yes, 2019, there is a season for everything. I became ill last week and was told I had a double ear infection, sinus infection and throat infection. I had no idea all of that could happen at once, but it did. Two days later I woke up and immediately thought, I’m not...
One Word for 2019
2018 was filled with the good and the bad. I am just grateful that all the good came the last half of the year. It has been a fantastic Thanksgiving/Christmas season and I hate to start this week because it will all be over too soon. I am glad that my One Word,...
Reflecting and Recharging
I need more pre-Christmas. The days leading up to Christmas Day have been filled with a joy and contentment that have been absolutely overwhelming. It has been comforting to be at home with my guys, enjoying the decorated rooms in our home and of course listening to...
One-word Resolutions for the New Year
I am already looking forward to 2019. The first half of 2018 was not filled with joy, but fortunately, the last six months have been pretty wonderful. Part of this has been Caeleb’s new treatment with Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh). It has truly changed our...
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