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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

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I Know A Very Courageous Person You Should Know About As Well.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on August 22, 2022 by Joseph CourtemancheAugust 21, 2022

Just to save you running to the dictionary, my interpretation of courageous is someone who knows all the risks and still sets out upon a course of action knowing the cost. Bravery, which is more my style, is grabbing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Uncategorized | Tagged bravery, carvana, courage, senior community

Courage Required. Cowardice Not An Option.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on February 28, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheFebruary 27, 2018

If you plan on hiding under your desk during an active shooter incident, you may want to just grab your blankie and suck your thumb instead of reading this blog today. Seriously. I don’t want to hear any whining from … Continue reading →

Posted in evil, extraordinarily sage advice and unwanted butting in, law enforcement, leadership, political, popular culture, Uncategorized, violence | Tagged bravery, broward county, commotion in the pews, courage, cowardice, england, german, hero, hitler, joseph courtemanche, london, winston churchill

My Love Letter To Amy Matayo

Commotion in the Pews Posted on February 22, 2016 by Joseph CourtemancheFebruary 21, 2016

That title will probably garner me some dirty looks from a few readers, but worry not: I’m still faithful to my wife. But my wife didn’t write The End of the World. Amy Matayo did. And I’m in love with … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, Love, popular culture, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged amy matayo, bravery, brilliant author, broken, child abuse, commotion in the pews, film, forgiveness, foster care, joseph courtemanche, man card, movie script, novel, p.o.v., polished man movement, purple nail polish, rajdeep paulus, rape, romance, suspense, the end of the world

Master At Arms Second Class Mark Mayo Is A Hero.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on March 31, 2014 by Joseph CourtemancheMarch 27, 2014

I spent a lot of time the last few days reading about MA2 (Master At Arms Second Class) Mark Mayo and his heroic defense of his shipmates on the USS Mahon during an incident involving a civilian intruder. He was … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, military, Sincere Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged aol, bravery, commotion in the pews, courage, fire and rescue, general motors, honeywell, honor, joseph courtemanche, law enforcement, mark mayo, master at arms, master at arms second class mayo, naval station norfolk, no greater love, police, semper fi, service, shooting, taco bell, united states marines, united states navy, uss mahon

Saint Peter, Please Open the Door Wide for Nineteen of The Best.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on July 1, 2013 by JoeJuly 1, 2013

I extend my condolences to the families and friends of the Fire Fighters who died in Arizona. I have known many brave people in my life, and many Fire Fighters. My Father-in-Law is a retired Fire Fighter from Gary, Indiana. … Continue reading →

Posted in evil, Love, prayer requests, Sincere Stuff | Tagged arizona, bravery, commotion in the pews, evil, fire is the devil's only friend, firefighters, granite mountain hotshots, joseph courtemanche, loss, love, prescott, Yarnell Hill Fire

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