Monthly Archives: August 2012

Down in the river

Worldview #1: The world is our enemy. Satan is hiding out for us behind every bush. Secular humanists are conspiring to influence our children and take over our country, and everything we believe in and hold dear is being threatened … Continue reading

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Chandler in charge

“How was Chandler’s first day?” It was dear of many of you to write and want to know. Actually, we went out to dinner last night to find out the answer to that question. And Chandler was in charge. It … Continue reading

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Electronic miracle

I was just settling in under the covers when my wife, who clearly had at least another hour in her, got me out of bed. You just want me to be awake if you’re awake, I thought. But I have … Continue reading

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First day

Today is Chandler’s first day in a new school. Do you remember your first days? I remember being nervously excited. I remember new clothes – a perfect white T-shirt that was about to turn blue where it was tucked into … Continue reading

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Be alive!

If the following sounds like I’ve been reading Job, I have. As difficult as it is to understand, Job is in the Bible for a reason. Here are some of my thoughts as to why. We are not here to … Continue reading

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Bowing to the coffee god

I got a new coffeemaker. For those of you who don’t know about my relationship to coffee, this is a little like changing churches. That’s because coffee is my religion. I can say that because Christianity is not my religion. … Continue reading

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Both sides now

I’ve looked at life from both sides now, From win and lose, and still somehow It’s life’s illusions I recall. I really don’t know life at all.  – Joni Mitchell It’s such a small amount of money, but I’m realizing … Continue reading

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No leftovers

An Iranian woman was asked what was the most difficult part in her adjustment to living in the United States. She didn’t say anything about the different environment for women as might have been expected. Instead, she said the most … Continue reading

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What’s close to your heart?

Everybody worships something or someone. Worship may be a new emphasis these days, but it is not new for human beings. We have been doing it since we were created. God did more than create us and tell us to … Continue reading

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Get there!

How many times have we seen it? How many movies end with lovers racing, crawling, swimming, or taking trains, planes, busses, or automobiles to get to each other’s arms? It’s because it’s part of the script for a successful romantic … Continue reading

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