Among Friends: Stories from the Journey
- ISBN-10
- 1497661005
- ISBN-13
- 9781497661004
- Series
- Among Friends
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-07
- Publisher
- Open Road Media
- Authors
- Jim Sichko, Jonathan Ryan, Chas Allen
Description
"This book is my Midrash." With these words, Father Jim draws us into his life story, full of laughter, tears, and service. Among Friends is a compilation of short stories and insightful lessons experienced on his many travels as a clergyman and motivational speaker. Whether recounting his sobering flying experiences, the time he met the pope, his encounter with the "Weed Man," or his "lead foot," Father Jim teaches us lessons through powerful storytelling. As he takes us along on his journey from getting kicked out of seminary to hosting celebrities, such as Dolly Parton, Harry Connick Jr., Martin Short, Bill Cosby, and former first lady Laura Bush, at his small Kentucky parish, Father Jim shines a light into the corners of the human heart to expose our need for God and the love He alone can give us. You will laugh, cry, and be taken aback by his honesty. In all, Father Jim shows us what it means to love God, love others, and live life Among Friends. "You are a wonderful host! Thank you for your warm welcome and for your many kindnesses. You made a memorable day for me and I thank you!" -Laura Bush, former first lady, on A Day Among Friends Father Jim Sichko is a priest of the diocese of Lexington, Kentucky. He was ordained to the Ministerial Priesthood of Jesus Christ on May 23, 1998. He travels throughout the United States giving missions, retreats, and days of recollection. Known for his storytelling, Father Jim weaves everyday life experiences with the rooted messages that lie within the Gospel. He is booked for speaking engagements through 2015. Each engagement lasts a minimum of three days and averages three thousand people per night. Father Jim completed his undergraduate work at New England Conservatory of Music in vocal performance and received a master of divinity degree from Sacred Heart School of Theology.
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- 2013-05-15
- 256 pages
- Ebook
- University of Iowa Press
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