Chronicling the work of Redemption in the lives of Followers and Leaders. Articles, research and meditations from the writings of Dr. Joseph J. Bucci. Get blog updates by following Joe on Twitter @Re_Redemption
Many years ago, my wife and I moved from our first place of living to a small cottage converted from a summer home to a year-round residence. We thought we’d won the lottery, to be newly married and living in a small home. We could barely afford the rent, but
He is the one who has been healed! Sorry! I know it has been twice today that I have done this. But if you love the Lord and believe in the power of redemption, you will really enjoy reading this article. Let us pray for our fellow believer to allow
I woke up early this morning, waiting for the alarm clock to ring. Lots of random thoughts pushed to gain my attention as the day seemed to want to start ahead of schedule. I struggled to choose whether I could find a few more minutes to sleep; or whether I
In a story about a jobs program for the homeless in Annapolis, MD (Davis, 2012) the writer told of the struggles that returning drug addicts and criminals have in finding work to complete their restoration back into life outside of prison and away from addiction. The program, called “We Care
Redemption Song: Blount Woman Went From Addict To Drug Court Board – The Daily Times In the hymn, There is a Fountain Filled with Blood, the song writer William Cowper penned these words: “E’er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply; redeeming love has been my
“Someone had to die for me to live.” Sports broadcasting legend Pat Summerall struggled with alcoholism most of his adult life. Due to the compassion of a few friends, he got his life back on track; and then his faith. Summerall began to read the Bible for the first time
It seems like I spend too much time listening to people trying to make sense out of things they think they understand but really they do not. That might sound arrogant; but I am not trying to condemn or judge. The fact is that people talk about what they think
Walk On History – and he lists the Bible as his favorite book! Tim Henderson is living a dream, contributing to his team’s success. A great, feel-good story. Even his coach was surprised. He was a walk-on from a small school, Christian Academy, and now gets an opportunity to be
I saw a picture yesterday that opened my eyes to something I may have missed. I saw the heart of a beautiful woman in this picture. A woman who cared for her children and invested herself fully in making sure that they have everything they needed, even when the family
Aretha Franklin sang about it: “R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me.” In some cultures it is shown in how you greet a person by words or by gestures. We have our own ways of showing respect, or even asking for respect. According to Joe Flacco, quarterback for the
