Monthly Archives: April 2008

Left to Tell: Jesus’ Miracle

I am going to give away an awesome moment in the true story of Immaculee in Left to Tell, so don’t read more if you want to read the book yourself, but there is one part where, near the end … Continue reading

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Rwanda: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

As I posted about previously, Katie and I have been reading Left to Tell, the story of one woman’s horrific experience in the Rwanda genocide in 1994. Neighbor slaughtered neighbor; family friends murdered families they once ate dinner with; killers … Continue reading

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Majella Banquet!

It’s been a full past few days. The Majella Society banquet was last night, and it went great, thanks be to God! We ended up getting to host 2 tables, each with 10 guests, which surprised us because the second … Continue reading

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Why Do Young People Like Old Pope Benedict?

Colleen Carroll Campbell has nailed it in her most recent article on the New York Times Papal Visit blog. They [young people] are hungry for God. They are seeking transcendent truth and reliable moral guidance. And a growing number of … Continue reading

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David Barton on the Founding Fathers

This past week Katie and I went to the Texas Alliance for Life leadership circle luncheon, which is held once a quarter, and David Barton was the speaker. He gave a great talk about the philosophy and purpose of our … Continue reading

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