Articles by Vic Varis
Vic is Oregon and Pacific Northwest Area Director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, part of the Leadership team of FOCUS at Portland State University, a writer, blogger, usually an INFP (with "E" overtones), a long time resident of urban inner southeast Portland, the husband of one wife for more than 30 years, a Dad, grandfather, and mentor & friend to all kinds of young adults.
“I’m No Longer Outside the Gate”
…At one point in the conversation, she declared, “I am a baby Christian…” She can’t really put her finger on the exact moment it happened. Tei did tell us, “…before, I always felt I was standing outside a gate, but now I am standing inside with you and Jesus.”…
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“Even Your Dog is Happy!”
All my friends are the world’s best scientists… They are rich and have everything, but none of them are happy… and, I am not very happy.”
…”In your home, everyone is happy… Your son is happy he makes me laugh… your husband is happy… all your children are happy… even your dog is happy!”
Many scholars and [...]
