Find a quiet place and time for daily reading. Make sure everything you need is there—Bible, pen, pencil, marker, dictionary, and journal or notebook (if you want to take notes). I like to keep my laptop nearby so I can refer to eSword. Sometimes I like to compare a verse with another version or check [...]
In Exodus 12:21-23, hyssop was dipped in the blood of the Passover lamb and used by the Israelites in to mark the threshold of their homes, keeping them safe from the Lord’s fury. Interestingly, a hyssop branch lifted the “vinegar” soaked sponge to the Lamb of God on the cross, our way “home.” (John 19:28-30) [...]
This is a pretty cool typographic tool. It is called Wordle and creates word clouds that “give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes.” Click the above Wordle for a full-sized typographic of my “Life Happens” blog from [...]
I really can’t quite believe it but my Rotary Club voted me Rotarian of the Year again this year. I thought it’d be Dave Laughlin for all he did to make the golf tournament a success. Anyway, thanks; I’m very honored and happy to serve.
I just read the story of Potiphar’s wife’s allegations against Joseph in Genesis 39:7-23. How many times have I read that story? Yet it is still so frightening. Joseph is falsely accused of rape. His accuser is someone whom nearly everyone will believe and those who might not believe do not dare speak out. A [...]
I am always intrigued by biblical references that talk about being in the presence of the Lord—and wanting to stay there. Ps 23:6b leaps to mind. Not only did David want to dwell in the house of the Lord but he wanted to dwell there “forever.” The imagery of the sheep dwelling with the shepherd [...]
A poem is inserted into the middle of the narration of the biblical book called Jonah. He seems to sing to us this part of the story, as though something wonderful has occurred. And something wonderful has occurred. Jonah discovers salvation by grace through faith. (Eph 2:8-9) Jonah tells us that he is in distress. [...]
Sometimes I think I am not getting anywhere at all. I wonder why God isn’t doing much with my life. Blinders! I wear blinders some days. I can only see what is in front of me. Furthermore, what I am looking for is what I want to see accomplished. But what about God? What about [...]
Well, the Graham Police Department is at it again. They are trying to raise $10,000 this year for Special Olympics (SO). Sgt. Duane Flood has been selling SO caps and t-shirts for months. Eleven of us ran in the torch run while several others drove before and after the group to keep them safe. (An [...]