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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 →

“One of the strangest things is the act of creation. You are faced with a blank slate—a page, a canvas, a block of stone or wood, a silent musical instrument. You then look inside yourself. You pull and tug and … Continue reading →

My first thoughts when looking at the calendar were, “Oh good, a three-day weekend!” I had a completely different subject for a blog I’ve been working on the last two weeks. In the quiet of the morning, my heart tugged at me … Continue reading →