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.
August 24th - "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore."
The story... It's my senior year of high school, I'm sitting with two friends in study hall during the last hour of the day, I real...
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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...