Brothers

What do you need: Mechanic? Electrician? Software engineer? Guitarist? Church elder? Then call 1-800-BRUCE! We call on our good brother, Bruce Franson, in a host of circumstances, but please don’t try to call him at the above number – that’s not his! To say that Bruce holds a BS in Computer Engineering, a Masters in …
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Before dawn wakes the early commuters of London, Don is up making the first pot of coffee in The Servants of the Word household. By the time we get to breakfast at 7 am, he’s already spent the early hours immersed in writing and the study of the Bible. As the eldest brother in our …
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Coffee. The very dark brown or black liquid that people drink – hot or cold, flavored or unflavored, with or without cream, “leaded” or “unleaded,” brewed or instant. It comes in a thousand and one varieties, blends and concoctions, peddled by upscale coffee shops, or dispensed by Vendo machines in paper cups. But one thing …
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The family values of faith, hard work, dependability, and loyalty that are so much a part of the lives of those who live in rural America certainly have left a mark on Dan Rinke. Having moved to a working farm just north of Capac, Michigan at the age of six, Dan quickly came to know …
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Ted Kennedy is one of the most inspiring Christian men that I know—and I say this even after living with him in close quarters for more than ten years. At first glance, Ted comes across as an impressive, efficient, and cheerful fellow. He is the do-everything vice-president of strategy and special operations at Service Brands …
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The ball was moved swiftly down the field with poise and bursts of speed by a man who dodged the defense with a feint, or rapid acceleration, until he took the ball over the line to score. Eroni could have played any sport well, but coming from Fiji rugby was natural to him and his …
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In August, The Servants of the Word appointed Jim Orbe as an elder and member of the assembly of brothers that takes governing responsibility for our brotherhood. The first Filipino brother to take on that role, Jim has a special concern for our brothers in formation. Among our Servants of the Word in Manila, Jim …
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In the early hours of the morning, the light at the Kairos office in North America can sometimes be seen burning. Neighbors may occasionally wonder if someone accidentally left the office light on. Those who know Mike Shaughnessy can tell them otherwise. There is a high degree of probability that Mike is “burning the midnight …
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As I sit in my office on the first floor of our house in Belfast, and the smells of roasted almonds, cinnamon, and apple crumble coming from the kitchen tell me that Martin is home from one of his many trips. Raised in Vienna, Austria, Martin excels in gourmet cooking, just one of the many …
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It’s dishwashing time here in our household in Manila . We brothers take our customary posts by the kitchen sink to begin the daily after-dinner routine of washing the dishes, the pots and pans, and silverware. There’s some small talk and a bit of bantering. But overall, the whole routine takes no more than 12 …
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