Sean Metzgar

We live in what may be one of the quietest streets in the world. Dogs sleep in the sun in the middle of the street … even the school bus has to drive around them. Of course we know who our neighbours are — and we know their names. We know their dogs’ names, too. […]

In my early 30s, I had Myocarditis. There are three outcomes: Die, be permanently left with a bad heart or get better. My heart was working at 65 percent. I was breathing hard just walking around the outside of my house! On one trip I remember going around the first corner and breathing heavy. I […]

I was going to community college taking three courses to get my two-year degree. Also working two jobs, the first from 3 to 7 and the second from 7 to 11. After a few months I was unable to keep it up. I went to the first and quit, then went to the second and […]

If I were to mention a very recent Godwink, it would come with someone’s name attached to it — Gary Stone. I was led by Gary to explore joining a discussion group that meets once a week. After talking with Gary, I made the commitment to join the group. Thank you, Gary, for allowing God […]

Throughout my life, I've experienced many "Godwinks," often signaled by a gentle "God Whisper." Now at 73, I see how my impulsive choices sometimes took me off track, but those moments of doubt brought reassurance that I was not alone. One significant Godwink happened while teaching the STEP parenting program, where I gained important insights from young parents. Join me as I share how these divine nudges have shaped my journey and helped me appreciate

While I was in Florida with my friend, we volunteered at a rest station her church sponsors every year during a community festival. People are welcome to come to the Youth Center of their church and use the bathroom, get some water and sit down to rest during the heat of the day. We were […]

Last spring I visited a friend in Florida who had just lost her husband. We were grilling outside her home one evening when friends of hers (a husband and wife) from church stopped by. My friend invited them in and while visiting I remarked to the woman how lovely her necklace was and how I […]

In the fall of 2023, I was getting a haircut by the same hairdresser I have had for 30 years. She noticed a “bump” on the crown of my head that she said she had never seen before, and she recommended that I have a doctor look at it. So the next time I had […]

This was not a good time of our lives. Our child had been sick for 3 months with a serious illness that was not responding to the typical medications. He was referred to a specialty center in Philadelphia which was located in the Germantown Hospital. At the intake visit, it was explained that the area […]