The Gifts You Never Saw Coming

Hands planting seeds in garden soil with a wooden marker labeled lettuce carrots

June 3, 2026June 2, 2026 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

Five years ago, I started a podcast by accident. At least that’s how it feels when I look back on it now. In the fall of 2021, I was serving as chaplain to a group of seven young adults involved with Appalachia Service Project. Brendan, Gabi, Haley, Katie, Manon, Megan, and Mollie invited me into … Continue reading The Gifts You Never Saw Coming

The Twelfth Day of Christmas: Awakening

January 6, 2024 ~ James ~ 1 Comment

Are you missing out on the simple gifts that come your way, perhaps while expecting something 'monumental'? On the twelfth day of Christmas, my True Love gifted me an awakening. During each day of the Christmas season, I prepared myself, vigilant in anticipating a gift. However, I realized that numerous small gifts come my way … Continue reading The Twelfth Day of Christmas: Awakening