Author Archives: Steve LaMotte
Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years (Don Miller)
One of the more captivating and surprising books that I have read in the last eight years is Donald Miller’s best seller, Blue Like Jazz. I really enjoyed Miller’s style of writing and his fresh take on grace and faith. … Continue reading
This Is Only A Test
Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, we were on the eastern most edge of the famed “Tornado Alley.” Each spring, in school, we went through tornado drills and were reminded of the dangers of severe weather. In 1985, there was a … Continue reading
A Lot of Hot Air
Photo: Reuters/KUSA TV I was in my office on Thursday when our church secretary called me in the see this story about a boy who was trapped inside of a run away helium filled ballon. Yes, I tuned in on … Continue reading
Some Thoughts On Health Care
I’ve been wanting to write something about the proposed health care reform that is taking place in Washington D.C. National Health Care is a huge issue with potentially huge ramifications. For some, it’s a step towards providing health coverage for … Continue reading
Desiring God’s Presence
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; … Continue reading
Be Still
For the last two days, I have been constantly going back to Psalm 46. It’s one of my favorites. The Psalmist begins, “God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the … Continue reading
Congratulations on 5,000!
Just a quick note- Katy Durec informed me that she hit the magical number of 5,000 on her visit to the blog! Katy is married to a high school and college friend of mine, Mike Durec. You can check out … Continue reading
Overfed and Underactive
About seven years ago, I went to a youth ministry conference with a friend. While I was there, I purchased a book call An Unstoppable Force by Erwin McManus. When I read the book, it really changed the lens in … Continue reading
5,000!
Someone who views this blog next will be visitor number 5000 in the last year. That’s pretty exciting! Thanks to everyone who reads what I write. Thanks to those of you who enter into dialogue with the post. It makes … Continue reading
Young Clergy and the United Methodist Church
I’ve been meaning to write this post for about a week, but seminary just started back up and I’ve been watching Abbie all week since our daycare is closed. So here we go… I followed a link from the United … Continue reading
Exiled Community 