Advocacy Needs to Continue, Even During Easy Times
We find ourselves in a delightful spot regarding hemophilia. My youngest boy’s last internal bleeding episode occurred nearly eight years…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
A Moment of Meditation Helps Clear My Path
Last weekend, I met with some of my pastoral colleagues at a restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The food…
Happy Sweet 16 to ‘MacDonald the Younger’
Next week, my youngest son will celebrate his 16th birthday. It’s hard to believe that so much has occurred in…
Finding Balance Between Fatherhood and Advocacy
I will never forget the day my wife told me that she was pregnant with our first child. I stood…
Instead of Resolutions, a Promise of Transformation in the New Year
I start every year by promising to make meaningful changes in my life. I hope to lose weight, exercise more,…
The Past Returns, Along With a Wish to Do Better
So I get into the shower, and as I wash my hair, a memory comes flooding back to me. In…
The Advent Message Gives Me Hope During Dark Times
During the four weeks leading up to Christmas, many in the Christian tradition observe a season of waiting called…
Sharing Messages of Hope During the Holiday Season
As a pastor, I often greet parishioners at the church door. I want to share meaningful words of assurance, but…
What Pain Means to Me as a Caregiver
“Pain” is a short, four-letter word, but its meaning is complex for those affected by chronic illness. For example, my…
That Time Hemophilia Came for Thanksgiving
Some years ago, when my youngest son, “MacDonald the Younger,” was about 7, he had an internal bleed into…