Life Notes—November 28, 2013 “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:14-15 Grandma Hildenbrand was a grateful person. She appreciated the good in everyone. … Continue reading Gratitude and Happiness
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Small Gods
Life Notes—November 21, 2013 “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always accuse, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, not repay us according to our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above … Continue reading Small Gods
Grace in an Awkward World
Life Notes—November 14, 2013 “From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:16-17 Coaches of struggling sports teams often lament the need for players to get back to the basics of the sport. Athletes learn the fundamentals … Continue reading Grace in an Awkward World
It’s Only Weird if it Doesn’t Work
Life Notes—November 7, 2013 “What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; there is nothing new under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 1:9 Lately, a series of commercials has been showing that display the odd superstitions of sports fans. Perhaps you have seen one. A group of … Continue reading It’s Only Weird if it Doesn’t Work
Words and Meditations
Life Notes—October 31, 2013 “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 I am often careless about the words I say. There are times I wonder what I was thinking to have said what I said. The … Continue reading Words and Meditations
Contemplating Oz: There is No Place Like Home
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
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: Judging a Heart
Life Notes—October 3, 2013 “If there is among you anyone in need, a member of your community in any of your towns within the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your needy neighbor.” Deuteronomy 15:7 “Just because I’m presumin’ that I could be kind … Continue reading Contemplating Oz: Judging a Heart
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
Contemplating Grace 