Author Archives: David Rische

“But you’re gonna have to serve somebody, Yes, indeed you’re gonna have to serve somebody Well, it may be the devil or it may be the Lord But you’re gonna have to serve somebody….”            Bob … Continue reading →

Growing up as a teenager, I never understood the lyrics of the classic song “Summertime Blues” by The Who: “There Ain’t No Cure For The Summertime Blues . . . ” It was right up there with this gem from … Continue reading →

Due to a busy schedule, writer’s block, and exhaustion – David Rische asked his dog, Macy Rische to be a guest blogger. She is the reason for his busy schedule, writer’s block, and exhaustion. Hi! I’m Macy Rische. This is … Continue reading →

Spring can be overwhelming. I’m still trying to make up for that lost hour of sleep. And I don’t know whether to begin purging the clutter from my garage, closet, or attic – so instead I watch reruns from The … Continue reading →

On August 1st, 2015 – our kids were “deceived” into driving out to East Texas to pick up a new family member, a Golden Retriever we named Sadie. That day was filled with joy, laughter, and love for this innocent … Continue reading →

“It’s the ‘hard’ that makes it great. Otherwise, everybody would be doing it.”  Tom Hanks 2016 could possibly be the year that you pursue a challenge or dream that has been on your mind for a while. Could this be … Continue reading →

The holiday seasons can be such an ironic mixture of joy and sorrow, hope and disappointment, peace and stress, community and isolation, and so on . . . Before we know it – the last dish will be washed, the … Continue reading →

With the passing of Veteran’s Day a few weeks ago, I continue to reflect on the dedication and sacrifice the men and women of the Armed Forces have made historically and currently. I have always been fascinated by Special Operation … Continue reading →

Several years ago in one of my graduate classes, the professor had us fill out a “getting to know you” sheet.  One of the prompts read:  “Fondest memories as a child _______.”  After a short while, the class shared their … Continue reading →

To obtain a full color copy of Marketplace Ministry, please visit the website: http://www.noisetrade.com Just navigate to the Book section of the website and type “Marketplace Ministry” in the search box.  The site will provide a link for you to … Continue reading →