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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
Episode 25 – Connection and COVID-19
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc in our world. Our church leaders are trying to find ways to keep their congregations connected. This month we talk to the Rev. Dr. Joe MacDonald, pastor at Hamlin Memorial UMC, in Farwell, Texas. He talks about connection, moving to online...
Learning to Share the Weight of my Chronic Pain
Originally published by The Mighty, April 14, 2020 Imagine carrying an 80-pound bag of ready to mix concrete on your shoulders. All the time. Imagine the 80-pound bag is invisible to everyone. It is exhausting. Draining. Yet you must go about your day as if nothing is...
I Understand What It’s Like to Fear the Unknown
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, March 25, 2020 Fear. Millions of people are living with insane amounts of fear due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. This includes fear that the food supply will be limited, fear of catching the virus, and fear of...
The Easter Basket
This is the first time in 23 years I have not made Easter baskets for my boys. Yes, the Easter Bunny (aka E.B.) still visits my adult son 😊 Since he is away this year and quarantine is our new way of life, I didn’t buy candy and goodies for baskets. It wasn’t...
How I React When Others Are Concerned About My Son’s Health
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, March 18, 2020 It is hard for some of the people in my community to understand why my son Caeleb struggles when he walks. Many see him as a normal 14-year-old boy who towers over me and is as goofy as the next kid. But...
A New Spiritual Practice
Yes, I am an introvert. Why am I called to be a public speaker and pastor? I think it's just a way God gets a good chuckle. But despite being a person who is happy at home without making plans to go out and do things often, I find that even my introverted self is...
It’s Hard to See My Son Walk with a Cane
Originally published at Hemophilia News Today, March 11, 2020 My 14-year-old son Caeleb is having trouble walking. Some days are better than others, but the bad days are filled with crazy pain. His right knee and ankle have sustained tremendous damage over the...
A New Adventure…March Madness Part 2
Our family will be moving this summer as my husband has been appointed to serve as the pastor of FUMC Belen, NM. We are getting excited about the new adventure, but not about the packing that has yet to start. I believe the Holy Spirit is involved in these moves. Its...
Recognizing the Gift of Hemophilia
Originally published on Hemophilia News Today, February 26, 2020 Hemophilia has been a gift. Let me explain. I know some people will struggle to understand my viewpoint. I realize that they have suffered great physical and emotional pain because of this bleeding...
Where Two or Three are Gathered
Reverence is my One Word for 2020. I initially thought about the spiritual aspect of reverence. This would be the year that I got back on track with my time of daily devotion and meditation. Fantastic! But the more I sat with the word I thought about how I could...
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