Among Friends: Stories from the Journey

About this book

"This book is my Midrash."With these words Father Jim draws us into his life story full of laughter tears and service. Among Friends is a compilation of short stories and insightful lessons experienced on his many travels as a clergyman and motivational speaker. Whether recounting his sobering flying experiences the time he met the pope his encounter with the "Weed Man " or his "lead foot " Father Jim teaches us lessons through powerful storytelling. As he takes us along on his journey from getting kicked out of seminary to hosting celebrities such as Dolly Parton Harry Connick Jr. Martin Short Bill Cosby and former first lady Laura Bush at his small Kentucky parish Father Jim shines a light into the corners of the human heart to expose our need for God and the love He alone can give us. You will laugh cry and be taken aback by his honesty. In all Father Jim shows us what it means to love God love others and live life Among Friends.