by jakeowensby | Dec 4, 2020 | grace, Mark 1:1-8
Recently it occurred to me that Dr. Phil might be channeling John the Baptist. Or, at least, I think that Dr. Phil has given us a valuable filter for hearing how the Baptist helps us prepare for Christmas. For the coming of Christ again in our hearts. Here’s what I...
by jakeowensby | Oct 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Driving along one of Louisiana’s many country roads, my son Patrick witnessed a man heave a German Shepherd out of a pickup. Only briefly stunned by the impact, the dog rolled to its feet and scrambled after the truck. Patrick gave chase. The driver of the truck came...
by jakeowensby | Mar 17, 2018 | 5 Lent B, grace, Jeremiah 31:31-34
Andrew uttered his first word when he was six months old. Joy was holding him on her lap. We were all sitting on the porch enjoying a Florida spring morning. Our black and white cat Calvin stretched his front paws up to Joy’s lap and studied our son attentively....
