It was a real privilege to meet with Joe DiPenta. If you follow NHL ice hockey, you probably know him as a defenseman who played multiple seasons for both the Atlanta Thrashers and the Anaheim Ducks. In 2007, Joe reached the pinnacle of the sport when he and the Ducks won the Stanley Cup. While […]
Author: Dr. Thaddaeus Dachille
Former MLB Player Brian Bocock on Baseball, Faith, and True Identity
Meeting former professional baseball player Brian Bocock was awesome! Brian has had an amazing career in professional sports. He played for a decade in pro sports, primarily as a shortstop, a key infield position. During his career, he played in AAA and, for a shorter time, in the MLB. In the majors, he played for […]
Life•Way in Western Pennsylvania: Turning Unexpected Pregnancy into a Pro-Life Journey
Life•Way serves Western Pennsylvania as a source of comfort and hope for young mothers facing uncertainty about pregnancy. Operating in Indiana and Westmoreland counties, the organization helps expectant mothers welcome the challenges of parenthood with both excitement and hope. The organization provides baby essentials like diapers, clothing, and other supplies such as ointments and baby […]
Lessons from Joseph and the Skinny Cows: Preparing Your Stock Portfolio for the Inevitable Market Downturn
If you have read the Old Testament, I am sure you have heard about the guy with the coat of many colors, Joseph. He had real skills: in both pattern-seeing and economics. (And I am sure that if he were alive today, he would be a wealthy Wall Street type of person.) His rise to […]
Wake Up, America: The Hidden Threat of Islam
I recently spoke with a few people about the compatibility of Sharia law with our American democracy, and I was alarmed by what these people had to say! From what I discovered, there was little understanding of the dangers facing Americans as Islam encroaches quickly on our society. The way that I see it, more […]
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: Start Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Today
Acting on the Word, moving from passively hearing the Bible to becoming a “doer of the word,” a nod to the verse James 1:22, requires stepping out into the unknown. And from what I have found, nothing compares to the excitement of getting out there and sharing Jesus with strangers. Scripture makes it clear that […]
The Illusion of Inclusion: Why the World Excludes the Word of God
The new buzzword today is inclusion. Everyone, it seems, is inclusive nowadays. Dictionary.com defines inclusion as the state of being included. By its very definition, this term should include everyone, yet it does not. It excludes the Christian Biblical viewpoint. The irony is that true and all-encompassing inclusion occurs only through personal acceptance of the […]
The Wise Builder: Finding Stewardship in Pittsburgh’s Architectural Salvage Scene
If you have a rainy day, and you are visiting Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania one fascinating spot is called Construction Junction. This interesting spot is located on the outskirts of Wilkinsburg. This is a unique non-profit, warehouse-sized store that offers discounted building materials and architectural salvage. Once inside, visitors quickly discover just how expansive the space really […]
Trusting God Through Financial Hardship
A few weeks ago, I watched my wife break down in tears. It was a heartbreaking moment. A financial hardship had hit our family, really hard, and we were unable to afford to send our son to summer camp this year. Although the camp had generously offered to provide him with a scholarship, the thought […]
In the Crease: A Chat with Bethel Hockey’s Assistant Coach Evan Alexius
I recently spoke with Evan Alexius, the Assistant Coach for the Men’s Ice Hockey team at Bethel University. Evan grew up playing at the highest, most competitive youth levels. He began playing hockey on wheels in Northern California before moving on to junior ice hockey in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). His playing career […]