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Mango Ministry: Fruitful Lessons from a Family Tree

Published June 22, 2016 • Written by Adam Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

Everybody gets a mango! Today’s gospel reading from Matthew reminded me of the huge mango tree that was in my side yard when I was growing up in South Florida. Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. By their fruits you will… [Read More]

Written by Adam Shaivitz • Published June 22, 2016

5 Things to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do: A Survival Kit

Published January 27, 2015 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Faith

When you are in a time of intense suffering; grief, dread, or emotional overload, when you are walking around the house just staring at things, when getting through the day seems impossible, and you don’t know what to do with yourself, read this: 1. Do the next right thing. This might be eating a sandwich,… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published January 27, 2015

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