His father is a retired church historian. His mother is a retired school librarian. Bruce is a middle child, with two brothers who both live in Delaware. He married Carolyn Ann Winfrey Gillette on May 26, 1984.
Every good story has an ending.
It's true for the gospels. And this morning's gospel lesson is the ending of the Gospel according to Matthew. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. I want to share with you two stories that will bracket the sermon, one at the beginning and one at the end.