You know what frustrates me probably more than just about anything about myself (and others)? Forgetfulness. That tendency to be totally moved and overcome by emotion at the distress caused by natural disaster or otherwise and then as time moves on, so do we. Front page news begins to move it’s way through the pages…
Snow Days
For the past couple of days, the Southeast has been blanketed with a beautiful coating of snow. Because this is the Southeast, which gets this kind of thing once a millennium (it seems), that means one thing…SNOW DAYS!!!!!! (oh, and a lot of really bad drivers). Yes, snow days. Glorious opportunities for sledding and snow…
Not a morning person? I’ve never quite been able to decide if I am or not. I love mornings, but sometimes I have a tough time claiming the time for productivity. Besides the fact that it’s the quietest time of day, it’s also usually the time when my mind is the most rested and focused….
Laptop Security
I came across a really great (and free!) option to help secure your computer if it’s ever lost or stolen. If you own a laptop or an expensive smartphone, you may want to check out Prey: Prey lets you keep track of your phone or laptop at all times, and will help you find it…
Memorizing Philippians
Working on memorizing the book of Philippians using the Partnering to Remember plan. If you want to join me, check it out here. Posted from WordPress for Android
2010 in review
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads This blog is doing awesome!. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 3,400 times in 2010. That’s about…
The focus of our Christmas
Since Jacob has been able to read, we’ve let him read Luke 2 before we sing Happy Birthday to Jesus each year and eat a birthday cookie. It’s a lot of fun. Now, on to gifts. Happy Christmas, everyone. Hope it’s blessed! Posted from WordPress for Android
What a Gift!
Amazing video of the Kimyal people receiving the Bible into their own language for the first time. This is a good reminder to me on this Christmas Eve of the blessing of Christ coming and the very Scripture that reveals Him that I so quickly take for granted. God, forgive me. To have that kind…
On Learning Patience
Long lines drive me nuts. Cars that won’t move out of my way in the fast lane make me insane. Little boys that don’t do what I say the first time push my buttons. Patience…what a terrible word. Why is that something that comes so hard for so many people? You know the one thing…
First Baptist Church of…the Republic?
Over at the White Horse Inn, there is a good article on the Church and politics called, No Nation Under God, that I’ve included in my Google Shared Items Page and I encourage you to read it in its entirety. In this article, Pastor Jason Stellman discusses the way in which the political process has…
Social Network Christmas
I posted this in my shared Google items, but in case you missed it…
The solstice lunar eclipse
Pictures and time lapse photos from last night’s lunar eclipse are already up online. There’s a very cool time-lapse video. via The solstice lunar eclipse.
Google Shared Items
I have become a big fan of Google Reader and have subscribed to many interesting article and blog feeds. I decided that as I come across interesting articles, I’ll share them on my Google Reader Shared Items page (click the title, the banner above or access it using the link on the right sidebar). If…
Christian Parenting: The Santa Clause
Christmas (with the possible exception of Easter and that rabbit) is probably the most difficult holiday for Christians. Seriously. We have to figure out how to deal with the fun stuff of Christmas–you know, gift-giving, flying reindeer and jolly elves in red suits with the real (and true) reason we celebrate–the God-man coming to earth…
Goats are Cool.
With one week left of our “Give a Goat” drive, The Gathering has currently raised enough money to purchase 54 goats and also 61 nets through Samaritan’s Purse! That is exceedingly cool. Thank you so much to the people of The Gathering for getting behind what had to have sounded like a crazy idea…
A Christmas Revolution
Tired of Christmas as usual? Had it up to here with the long lines, long bank statements and long recovery time? If so, I want to invite you to join the revolution to take back Christmas. No, not that kind of revolution. I’m not advocating boycotts or signing petitions, nor am I encouraging you to…
A Review of The Generous Soul
If you’re looking for a great gift for a loved one this Christmas, I highly recommend Marty Duren’s new book, The Generous Soul. Especially during this season of Christmas, it is so easy to get caught up in the consumerism, stress, overs-spending and debt that characterizes American life every day. It really is a vicious…
Christmas, Gathering Style
I am so excited about what is happening at The Gathering. You are stepping up to the challenge this year by reaching beyond yourself to be a blessing to people you will never know. Rather than allow God’s blessings to terminate on yourself, you are determining to be a channel of blessing to the world….
Sovereignty and the Will
Great explanation by Charles Spurgeon on the working of God’s sovereignty and man’s will in salvation and calling (from Faith’s Checkbook): Your people will be willing on the day of Your power. (Psalm 110:3) Blessed be the God of grace that it is so! He has a people whom He has chosen from of old…
Little Reminders of God’s Faithfulness
Man, I was struck yesterday of just how faithful God is to take us where we are and use us for His glory and bless us so deeply that our lives are profoundly changed. Yesterday in worship, I had the opportunity to interview our most recent participant in our Peru ministry. As I asked him…
