"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
Time Flies By
Fake Plastic Christians
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 →
Lessons Dad Taught Me
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 →
Thank You All
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 →
Iron Sharpens Iron
Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." It really made me think and so I meditated on it for a while. Back in ancient days, a black smith would work iron ore into useful tools. He would take raw iron, and heat it up in a furnace... Continue Reading →
“Treating Others The Way You Would Want to be Treated”: May Not be Sound Advice.
Several years ago I had the blessing of attending the Calvary Chapel Des Moines Men's Retreat at Hidden Acres Retreat Center located in Dayton, IA. It was a great time with the guys from my church. We took a look at some of the questions Jesus asked and also spent time in the Word, prayer,... Continue Reading →
What If Everyone In Honolulu DIED?
Imagine if you had woken up this morning, turned on the television and while you were brewing your coffee and saw, "Breaking News: Thousands Are Dead In Honolulu. Cause Unknown." What would you think? Would you be concerned? Would you even care...being that it is an island in the middle of the Pacific and no... Continue Reading →
Why You Should Question People Who Say They Are Christian
https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/romans-road/divine-consciousness/ When I share my faith on the street or talk to people who visit the church I attend, many people are quick to point out that they are Christian too, believe the Bible, go to church, and so on. But as you listen to the above podcast: Romans Road with Eddie Roman -- Author... Continue Reading →
Three Types of People on Sunday
Every Sunday Christians from around the world gather together to worship the Lord, be with other believers, pray, and celebrate life together. But there are also other people that show up for other reasons. There are three types of people that show up to church on any given Sunday: sheep, goats, and wolves. It is... Continue Reading →
Are You a Team Player?
Almost ten years ago I participated in an all church retreat where I fellowship. The theme of the retreat was unity in the Spirit -- having one mind, one body, in one Spirit. The retreat was amazing, engaging, and really made people think. During one of my small groups I was leading I asked a... Continue Reading →
Pens & Wrenches 