Burden or Blessing
As I shared in last month’s newsletter article, my father, Howard Clark Malone, died in November of last year. As a result of his passing, I have been involved in additional things I had not considered. I have become more aware of having a will, not having a will, and...
Loss is Real
Do you ever struggle with loss? I am grieving the loss of my father, who passed away at the end of November, and I find myself struggling with him not being here. If you told me I would go through this emotional roller coaster due to his death, I would have said, “No,...
Ministry in a Time of Grief
Dear DBA Family, Thank you so much for your support and encouragement during the loss of my father, Howard Malone. It has meant so much for us to experience your personal notes, Facebook replies, phone calls, flowers, and tree donations. Each of them has reminded me...
Family Traditions
The older I get, the more I believe traditions should be a part of our family celebrations. It is interesting to me that traditions stick with me and provide fond, significant memories. They give meaning, value, and something to look forward to. My wife, Cathy, is the...