by Patty Parker | Nov 23, 2022 | Blog
My father passed away twelve years ago this month. My relationship with him—both living and in the time since his death—has proved a most rigorous lesson in forgiveness. Just as grief comes in waves, unforgiveness knocks us down unexpectedly and repeatedly....
by Karl Fickling | Dec 13, 2018 | Carroll Community, Ministry, Op-Ed
My family watched the recorded national funeral service for President George H. W. Bush, #41. Towards the ending of the Episcopal service, the congregation was invited to recite the Apostles Creed. We were touched by watching all former presidents, AND their wives,...
by Wade Berry | Jan 16, 2018 | Carroll Community
January 16, 2017 was supposed to be a day full of joy and anticipation. It turned out to be the worst day of my life. On that day, my wife and I were going to the doctor. We were not supposed to be able to have children, and, due to our advanced age and the risk for...