In his essay, “By the River Jabbok,” Larry Patten recalls Jacob’s lonely, blessed encounter with “the man” by the River Jabbok. Continue reading By the River Jabbok

In his essay, “God Loves Dick Cheney and Me,” Larry Patten is reminded that all versions of the “golden rule” make him afraid. Continue reading God Loves Dick Cheney and Me

In his essay, “Lent and the Bridle of Love” Larry Patten reflects on being thrown from a horse and learning about how Lent can be a harness for God’s love. Continue reading Lent and the Bridle of Love

In his essay, “A Fragile Season,” Larry Patten recalls a troubled young man gloriously singing Ave Maria during a Christmas Eve service 🎄 Continue reading A Fragile Season 🎄

In his essay, “Christmas Visitor,” Larry Patten recounts meeting a stranger who came to his office in early December looking for “a few kind words.” 🎄 Continue reading Christmas Visitor 🎄

In his essay, “He Trembled and Wept,” Larry Patten reflects on Jesus’ tears and the weeping of a troubled member of his church who came to see him. Continue reading He Trembled and Wept

In his essay “In The Time Before Soon,” Larry Patten recounts his days as a young pastor. Continue reading In the Time Before Soon