Grant Hagiya

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I was moved by the simplicity and depth of these words that I used to sing without thinking about the deeper implications
... one of my teeth started to hurt and it kept getting worse. With that typical macho attitude, I decided to tough it out, ...
I have always held back a little bit of energy in reserve so as to be able to finish strong...
So let me encourage you to heed Pope Francis’ invitation to spend Saturday, September 7th in fasting and to pray for peace in Syria.
I always joke about the fact that if I sign the book its value will go down, but in a spirited auction the price keep going up and up. When it reached $115.00 I thought everyone had gone mad
Our hearts and prayers go out to those harmed on Monday at the Boston Marathon, and to the families who have lost loved ones in such senseless violence. It is important for us to focus our prayers on healing and strength for the survivors, and not on blind retribution and anger.
What builds commitment to routine in your life?
The unthinkable happened today...
Upon approaching, the skull would speak, and the first time I passed it, it did kind of alarm me...
Our United Methodist Chaplains are one of the most prized by the military leadership because they can serve such a wide variety of people...
It was a joy to visit dozens of local churches, meet hundreds of laity and clergy, and listen to hopes and dreams. When I am asked how I will cope with such a large geographic territory, my honest answer is “think of the evangelism and growth possibilities in this vast region!”