Sunsets and Chimay

Dr. Mike Staab moved to Naples, FL from Cincinnati, OH. The way that the Reds have played the last couple of years, who could have blamed him, right? But when he came south, Dr. Mike brought with him a magical elixir; a blend of nature’s goodness that, according to its makers, gladdens the heart of man. Of course, I’m speaking of none other than Chimay. After a little research, I learned that Chimay is brewed by Trappist monks in Belgium, as a way to fund their charitable works. It’s a great story, and you can learn more about it here.

Back to the beach: As a part of life in community at Summit Church, Mike Staab is in a small group in Naples with my close friend Paul Barlow. So Mike passed on to Paul the wonder of Chimay. And when the Barlow’s met us at Sandy Shores, it was only fitting that we popped the cork (ya, that’s right – corked beer!) on a bottle of red lager and enjoyed the magic of a Gulf Coast sunset with a blend of Chimay and great conversation. We were reminded in that moment that friendships can survive distance, and that the Kingdom is bigger than either of our experiences on their own. As day gave way to night, both of our families were able to say, "This was a good day."


So, thank you, Dr. Mike for helping us discover Chimay and gladdening our hearts. And we pray blessings over those Trappist monks – may their charitable works be funded for years to come!