Author: ourCOG

Brazil’s Changing Religious Landscape

As young Catholics gather in Brazil, awaiting Pope Francis' visit in celebration of World Youth Day, an analysis of census data finds that the share of Brazil’s population that identifies as Catholic has been dropping steadily in recent decades. Over the same period, the percentage of Brazilians who belong to Protestant churches has been rising. »

Don’t Worry, It’s Idiot Proof

A few years ago we were renovating the basement of our home.  It wasn’t anything major, but it did involve adding a bathroom and some basic plumbing skills.  I have a friend who builds houses so he came in and used his expertise to install the toilet, sink, hot water heater and run all the […] »

Numbness And Tingling Seem To Remain

I have a scar on the palm side of my left hand, near the base of my thumb. I once had an accident while hunting and cut it open. The only thing I had on hand in the woods was some crazy clue I had in my bag. I poured that into the cut and […] Related posts:Oh Look; The Other Side! The Whisper Always Comes God Is Never Absent In Your Life. Hold On! »

The BEARDS of MINISTRY #ourCOG

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