The Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist

Today, April 25, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist — one of my favorite saints. Any idea why? First, he was named Mark. So was I. 😊 Second, his story of falling and redemption helped shape my lead character, Micah Miller, in THE FALLEN. Early in his ministry, Mark faced […]
Day 8 – Glade House → Pompolona Lodge (Wednesday, March 11)

By Day 2 on Milford, the routine began to feel like a well-oiled military operation—just a lot quieter and with better scenery. At 7:00 a.m., when the diesel generators kicked on, everyone hustled to the dining hall to prepare lunch for the day’s hike. One critical rule: don’t forget the gummy bears. Later in the […]