God's Pattern in Life's Pieces

Madison, Wisconsin. Another tragedy. Another unthinkable act of evil. Our heart aches. Lives taken, futures impacted, the poison of hatred unleashed. Into the chaotic mix, into the swirl of uncertainty, first responders were asked to engage. They entered danger on purpose. We hear the stories frequently. As a civilian, I often take safety and security […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]