One Church Town is a devotional-style blog by an Iowa-raised writer living in Holland, Michigan, that blends faith, personal growth, and community. Using personal stories, spiritual readings, and vivid metaphors—such as a town with only one church to symbolize close-knit faith life— as Rommel, he explores themes like peace versus vibrancy and living with purpose. His posts offer daily encouragement, invite deep introspection, and create a sense of companionship for readers.
June 30th - God knows what I'm trying to say
The story... I wonder how often I prayed when I was young. What did I pray about? I don't remember expectations that I knelt beside my...
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The story... Years ago, a young energetic man, who was new to our church community, invited me to play volleyball with a group of "our ...
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The story... Those Amber-Vision glasses were great. The tinted lenses seemed to make the environment: clearer, more vibrant, exciting, and ...
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The story... When I assigned my kids a job, like raking the lawn, I assumed that they'd want to learn and follow my best method. How do...