The fireplace sits like a solitary figure in the middle of the room. Burning with fiery intensity, it’s flames cast shadows on the distant walls. Heat streams from the berth. Logs piled neatly in the middle, perfectly still despite the dancing flames around them. Soldiers at their post. A man walks in. It’s been snowing […]
Sometimes you have to watch somebody love something before you can love it yourself. It is as if they are showing you the way. – Don Miller, Blue Like Jazz I was reminded of this quote this morning as I watched a rerun of the Crocodile Hunter. I was reminded why the show, and Steve […]
I wrote in my journal recently that one of my New Years goals (in fact my ONLY New Years goal so far) is to be less of a perfectionist. I’ve been a perfectionist for a long time. Usually I see it as a strength. Thinking before you act, weighing the options, etc. will generally lead […]
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I just finished reading The Animated Man, A Life of Walt Disney by Michael Barrier. I’ve sort of been into biographies lately. A few months ago I read the Steve Jobs biography and now moved on to another man I’ve been interested in. I really quite enjoyed reading this biography about Walt Disney. I had […]
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What Did People Say About Jesus? If you want to get an accurate picture of who Jesus was and what He was like, just look at the people around Him. Jesus was a very controversial figure and, fortunately, many people during His day had a lot to say about Him. The Bible records the different […]
We made it up to Wisconsin just in time for the first snowfall. We came up Thursday and I think it snowed on Saturday, about three inches. It’s been so wonderful to be here again. I remember thinking last Aug, our first time back in about two years, that Wisconsin really did look nice in […]
I finally have been able to get Christmas right. Last night Kim and I went and saw The Story Tour concert here in Louisville. The Story is a collection of Christian artists who each take a role and sing one character from the Bible. Put together it tells the story of the Bible in song […]
I took a look at some exit polls after last nights election and I discovered some very interesting things- about myself. I really broke outside the box for this election! This wasn’t intentional. I usually vote Republican, but that doesn’t mean I always vote that way. So voting for Obama this election really broke me […]
We were in Wisconsin for a week and I was able to get some pretty neat pictures of the beautiful Fall weather and changing leaves. After being out of country for so long I have eagerly awaited this season. I can’t say there’s anything like it. Indonesia may have beautiful beaches. They may have great […]
Scripture about free-will and predestination Do we have a choice when it comes to heaven and hell? Yes, we certainly do! Although the Bible talks about those who are predetermined by God for salvation, it also talks a lot about making a decision about Him. Someone once asked Paul the apostle what they must do […]
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