Author: rutakintome

I married Ruth, my high school sweetheart, in 1983 and we have four children and 6 grandchildren. I have been the worship pastor at Mission Bible Church since 2004. We are located in Minooka, a southwest suburb of Chicago. I love singing, bicycling, music, Mahler, boxing, coffee, movies, The Beatles, sunsets, coffee, Mahler, the seashore, sunsets at the seashore, coffee, and… the seashore. Originally from New York, I grew up 15 minutes from the beautiful beaches of southern Long Island. I have a Fujifilm X-T5 that I use to capture the world I see. I also enjoy writing about the images that surface in my mind and heart as I work with the images from my camera. Thanks for stopping by!

moody sunset

Taken from my recent trip to New York to be with my parents. Just felt moody, I guess…

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wood and water

Not quite sure what to say about this. If I were artsy, I might call it, “A Study in the Great Battle Between Wood and Water.”  You thoughts?  🙂

in between the lines

reflecting lines

leaning-linesThe Freedom Tower, New York, NY.

get the point

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The Freedom Tower, New York, New York.

still here

bridge-sunset

Sorry for my absence from WordPress land. I have been focusing on finishing up my second Master’s degree, getting a nasty upper respiratory cold and, a bit of travel as well. This was taken on a certain bridge that I finally ascended.

4th Presbyterian Church – Chicago 

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We enjoyded a night in Chicago to celebrate our anniversary. Here is the view from our room of historic 4th Presbyterian Church in Chicago.

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This is the 2nd (and last) post in a sort of mini family theme. (I promise, no family photo album here!) I just was taken by this moment…my oldest son holding my youngest grandson. Thanks for stopping by.

happy new year – and – on this special day

ruthie-and-me

Yup….that is yours truly with my bride! We celebrate 34 years today! Grateful for a New Year and for the faithful love of my high school sweetheart! And, Happy New Year to my WordPress family!

grace and peace

To my WordPress family: we celebrate Christmas in the Garcia home. Whatever expression of faith you hold dear, may you and those you love and care for know grace and peace.