D.J. Gorena

On Being a Dad

So lately I’ve been pondering the responsibility that I have as a father. It is a great responsibility, one that I’ve not felt before now. My two sons, Elijah and Giovanni, continue to brighten our home as they are growing. The transition that we all have faced has been difficult at times but for the most partContinue reading “On Being a Dad”

The Hiccups, Snapping Belt and Apple Sauce Incident

So my two-year-old has had the hiccups this afternoon ever since I arrived at home. We tried everything to help get rid of them. My wife scared him at dinner time and they seemed to stop for a few minutes. Then, after hiccuping for several more minutes, I told my wife that I had shownContinue reading “The Hiccups, Snapping Belt and Apple Sauce Incident”

Sunday Review, March 17, 2013

Sunday was a tough day. It started on Saturday morning. That’s right…you heard me! The weather plays some ugly tricks on my head and I had a migraine that hit me Saturday morning. By Sunday morning it was full-blown pain and agony. But by God’s grace I was able to preach a couple of sermons.Continue reading “Sunday Review, March 17, 2013”