Sometimes you don't see how far you've come until you see how far you've been. Once in a while I read old journals and thoughts I had about things in the past. This was one of those times. In December 2013 I was miserable in ministry. All of 2012 I had been seriously contemplating leaving... Continue Reading →
November 19, 2022 marked the 30th annual Marshalltown Holiday stroll where we set up tables outside Stepping Stones Christian Bookstore to give away tracts, treats, and the Trinity. If you were to ask those who went to the event to describe it in one word, I guarantee the answer would be, "cold." Brutally cold if... Continue Reading →
The first morning of the Iowa State Fair, I bounced into the Answers In Genesis booth with a brand new cup of joe, excited and full of life and energy ready as ever to take on any question that was asked of me from any atheist or unbeliever in the area. I was so pumped... Continue Reading →
As you can see from my Goodreads account, I love to read. But, even reading has it's limitations. There are several things you cannot learn from reading a book. Here are a few: Humility Sacrifice Servanthood Hospitality Joy Peace Patience Faithfulness Gentleness Kindness Self-control What do all of these have in common? The greatest lesson... Continue Reading →
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
During the pandemic I read this hilarious true story about a woman in California who had been watering a beautiful succulent for two years that she loved and took great care of. She was so proud of it: gave it the right amount of water and sunlight, washed its leaves and probably even talked to... Continue Reading →
It has been a week since we laid my dad, Frank J Chirico to rest; food people brought is almost gone, birdfeeder that attracted birds he watched on the deck is empty, and the only thing you can hear in the house is the sump pump running. It really is the first time I've been... Continue Reading →
On September 25th, 2022 I lost my father, Frank Chirico, Sr. to a short battle with Leukemia. He was 77. I has been a roller coaster of emotions and taking care of family matters regarding health, repairing things in his home, and being there for the family in this transition from hospital visits, and so... Continue Reading →
Just when I thought I've seen everything. https://www.amazon.com/Extension-Generator-Adapter-Transfer-Switch/dp/B0BFJMDBR4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1AA8JPPB357CF&keywords=3%2Bprong%2Bmale%2Bto%2Bmale%2Bextension%2Bcord%2C%2Bgenerator%2Badapter%2Bcord&qid=1663472843&sprefix=3%2Bprong%2Bmale%2Bto%2Bmale%2Bextension%2Bcord%2Bgenerator%2Badapter%2B%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-3&th=1 At first I thought this was a joke, but found out that they actually sell these things on Amazon. Apparently people use these to connect one end to a generator and the other to a wall outlet to send power throughout a home. I cannot tell you... Continue Reading →
The last Saturday of the fair. I was so happy when I had finally gotten through it without physical injury unlike last year blowing out my knee. This year I took more breaks and sat down trying like crazy not to have that happen again. I succeeded, and I'm very thankful. This year went very... Continue Reading →
Pens & Wrenches 