Osteria Acquacheta

December 6, 2024

In a tiny, unassuming storefront in Montepulciano, Italy, a meal was served that Mary and I relished. Even now, nearly eight weeks after the event. Dinner was served in two shifts at Osteria Acquacheta. The first seating at 7:30PM, the second at 9:30PM. Fortunately, we were able to secure a spot in the earlier dinner […]

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Lessons in the Dolomites

November 22, 2024

Soon after Mary and I began to plan our 2024 October adventure in Italy, we penciled in a detour to the northeast corner of the country to visit the Dolomites. This portion of the Alps is a stunningly rugged and picturesque section of the country. So, at the beginning of 2024 we reserved a hotel […]

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Mura Di Lucca

November 15, 2024

The Walls of Lucca. During the month of October, Mary and I had the opportunity to travel to Italy. It’s something that for years we have saved for, dreamed about, and planned. Part of our journey included time in the Italian town of Lucca. Lucca is located in Tuscany, and consequently has many of the […]

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Incarcerated – Revisited – Epilogue

November 8, 2024

In May of 2019 I embarked on a journey that profoundly and deeply impacted me. In the years since then, I’ve spoken often about this experience. As such, it seems appropriate to revisit the experience in the next few editions of the Fragment. I trust that this story impacts you in a fresh way… For […]

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Incarcerated – Revisited – Part 5

November 1, 2024

In May of 2019 I embarked on a journey that profoundly and deeply impacted me. In the years since then, I’ve spoken often about this experience. As such, it seems appropriate to revisit the experience in the next few editions of the Fragment. I trust that this story impacts you in a fresh way… I’m […]

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Incarcerated – Revisited – Part 4

October 25, 2024

In May of 2019 I embarked on a journey that profoundly and deeply impacted me. In the years since then, I’ve spoken often about this experience. As such, it seems appropriate to revisit the experience in the next few editions of the Fragment. I trust that this story impacts you in a fresh way… When […]

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Incarcerated – Revisited – Part 3

October 18, 2024

In May of 2019 I embarked on a journey that profoundly and deeply impacted me. In the years since then, I’ve spoken often about this experience. As such, it seems appropriate to revisit the experience in the next few editions of the Fragment. I trust that this story impacts you in a fresh way… February […]

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Incarcerated – Revisited – Part 2

October 11, 2024

In May of 2019 I embarked on a journey that profoundly and deeply impacted me. In the years since then, I’ve spoken often about this experience. As such, it seems appropriate to revisit the experience in the next few editions of the Fragment. I trust that this story impacts you in a fresh way… Within […]

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Incarcerated – Revisited – Part 1

October 4, 2024

In May of 2019 I embarked on a journey that profoundly and deeply impacted me. In the years since then, I’ve spoken often about this experience. As such, it seems appropriate to revisit the experience in the next few editions of the Fragment. I trust that this story impacts you in a fresh way… I […]

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Three Words Can Change Everything…

September 27, 2024

They’re hard words. Selfless words. Honest words. But they grate against the very nature that we were born with. Ironically, they are words that Jesus never uttered. He didn’t have to. Yet, He invites us to say them. He understands clearly that when we say these words they become a pathway to personal growth and […]

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