This is the organizational interpretation of the Vineyard series I have been publishing in the devotional section of my site. I pray it gives some good insight! At my home, I have a small vineyard that was planted by the previous owner. He was an Executive Chef and a skilled wine maker. The vineyard is … Continue reading Lessons From My Vineyard
“So- I have this vineyard that I did not plant”- Part 2
(The beginning portion of this is restated from earlier posts to remind the context. If you have been keeping up with this series, feel free to skip down to the bold-typed principle #2 for the latest content.) At my home, I have a small vineyard that was planted by the previous owner. He was an … Continue reading “So- I have this vineyard that I did not plant”- Part 2
So…I have this vineyard I did not plant- Part 1
"For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come."- Hebrews 13:14 You've probably heard the phrase, "The only thing constant is change." But have you ever wondered why that's true? I mean, why can't something- anything stay the same...at least for a little while. Just enough … Continue reading So…I have this vineyard I did not plant- Part 1
The Great Laughing Bear
Parundi stood next to his mother and behind his older brother, his skinny frame straining to see the "michezo," loosely translated as "theater" from Swahili. The sound of the drums to his right was invigorating and yet also somewhat unsettling to his 6 year old ears. The whole scene was frightening and oddly displaced … Continue reading The Great Laughing Bear
3 Things You Can Do To Keep “Day One” From Becoming “One Day…” (A message for youth pastors in the beginning stages of a new calling or position)
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.”- Proverbs 13:12 I love attending the monthly meetings of the Pittsburgh Kids Foundation ( http://www.pittsburghkidsfoundation.org). About a hundred or so youth pastors, professors, missionaries, and next gen para-church ministry leaders gather in a beautiful downtown meeting space for worship, fellowship, … Continue reading 3 Things You Can Do To Keep “Day One” From Becoming “One Day…” (A message for youth pastors in the beginning stages of a new calling or position)
“Box Mountain”
My wife and I recently undertook a massive, long awaited, long procrastinated project. We sought to unpack what we affectionately called, "Box Mountain." Box Mountain was a geographic wonder of the Arnone world. It wasn't wondrous so much for its size- (though it was substantial- probably 7 feet high by 6 feet wide or so)- … Continue reading “Box Mountain”
Vince Arnone 