I am going to start posting my daily reading and thoughts as a blog entry. I have structured this like I would train for distance running, short hard sprints during the week with long runs on the weekend. I am taking it small bites so don’t be intimidated. Anyone can handle 6 to 10 verses/day.… Continue reading Catching Up – Good News with Mark & Me
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30 Years with My Bride – Pearl of Great Price
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” 30 years ago, when Lynn’s father placed her hand in mine and we began a journey together I had no idea… Continue reading 30 Years with My Bride – Pearl of Great Price
DQPO
“O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need of further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O God, the Triune God, I want to want Thee; I long to be filled with longing; I… Continue reading DQPO
Selfish and Annoying
A couple of years ago I developed a mantra for my U14 boys soccer team that might be disturbing to many, but I believe that it resulted in two league championships. Yes, I encouraged my normally courteous and respectful young men to be selfish and annoying. Before you judge my rebellion against basic Christian morals… Continue reading Selfish and Annoying
Out of the Baggage Compartment
We can all picture that child embarrassed by unwanted attention, “Don’t you have the most beautiful hair? … sweetest smile? … darling dimples … and worst of all the cutest chubby cheeks” As we get older and “mature” we come to understand that hiding behind our hands or behind our parents is just silly and… Continue reading Out of the Baggage Compartment
Out of the Baggage Compartment
We can all picture that child embarrassed by unwanted attention, “Don’t you have the most beautiful hair? … sweetest smile? … darling dimples … and worst of all the cutest chubby cheeks” As we get older and “mature” we come to understand that hiding behind our hands or behind our parents is just silly and… Continue reading Out of the Baggage Compartment