Life Notes—October 24, 2013 “And Jesus said to them, ‘Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.’” Matthew 8:20 “Oh, Auntie Em, there’s no place like home!” Dorothy Gale Following a hit to the head with a window sent flying by … Continue reading Contemplating Oz: There is No Place Like Home
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Contemplating Oz: An Accidental Calling
Life Notes—October 17, 2013 “We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us…” Romans 12:6a “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” The Wizard of Oz I volunteered to coach my son’s first soccer team. He and his friends were about six years old and needed a coach. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Contemplating Oz: An Accidental Calling
Contemplating Oz: Fear and Courage
Life Notes—October 10, 2013 “Be strong and of good courage, and act. Do not be afraid or dismayed; for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.” 1 Chronicles 28:20b-21 “Courage … Continue reading Contemplating Oz: Fear and Courage
Contemplating Oz: If I Only Had a Brain
Life Notes—September 26, 2013 “O simple ones, learn prudence; acquire intelligence, you who lack it.” Proverbs 8:5 “Oh, I’m a failure because I haven’t got a brain.” The Scarecrow Dorothy and Toto are traveling the yellow brick road when they come to an intersection. As they contemplate the best road to take, a scarecrow … Continue reading Contemplating Oz: If I Only Had a Brain
To Receive, or Not to Receive
Life Notes—May 23, 2013 “Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them. Mark 10:15-16 I recently completed a virtual class on The Fundamentals of Servant Leadership. Our … Continue reading To Receive, or Not to Receive
A Sharp Tongue (cuts both ways)
Life Notes—May 9, 2013 “Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29 I was fortunate after finishing graduate school to land a post-graduate administrative fellowship at an area hospital. … Continue reading A Sharp Tongue (cuts both ways)
Intrusive Love
Life Notes—November 15, 2012 “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.” John 13:34a A few weeks ago I was in Washington State and went to a church with my sister and one of my brothers. The service was small, attended by about 25 people. The pews were couches and recliners, which … Continue reading Intrusive Love
A Spirit of Adoption
Life Notes—May 31, 2012 “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit … Continue reading A Spirit of Adoption
Honoring Our Parents
Life Notes—May 10, 2012 “Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12 When I was young I thought my parents were awesome. They were so smart and strong always there when I needed them. As a teenager … Continue reading Honoring Our Parents
Contemplating Grace 