Life Notes—September 19, 2013 “Peace be to the whole community, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 6:23 “Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore!” Dorothy Gale There was a once-a-year event when I was a child that was not to be missed. It … Continue reading Contemplating Oz
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An Unencumbered Spirit
Life Notes—September 12, 2013 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 A decade ago we had an above ground swimming pool installed in our backyard. I built a wooden deck around the pool and we had many years of summer fun with family and friends. Youth … Continue reading An Unencumbered Spirit
Throwing Stones
Life Notes—September 5, 2013 “…they said to him, ‘Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law of Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?’ When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, ‘Let anyone among you … Continue reading Throwing Stones
The Second Death
Life Notes—August 8, 2013 “Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children. But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the polluted, the murderers, the fornicators, the sorcerers, the idolaters, and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and … Continue reading The Second Death
The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride
Life Notes—August 1, 2013 “For the wicked boast of the desires of their heart, those greedy for gain curse and renounce the Lord. In the pride of their countenance the wicked say, ‘God will not seek it out;’ all their thoughts are, ‘There is no God.’” Psalm 10:3-4 The last of the Seven Deadly Sins, … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride
The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath
Life Notes—July 18, 2013 “Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret—it leads only to evil.” Psalm 37:8 Most of the time I am an even-tempered person. Of course I get annoyed when my computer takes longer than normal to start up. I do not appreciate when someone cuts me off in traffic. And … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath
The Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth
Life Notes—July 11, 2013 “Then the one who had received one talent also came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth
The Seven Deadly Sins
Life Notes—June 13, 2013 “When you were slaves to sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. So what advantage did you then get from the things of which you now are ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been freed from sin and enslaved to God, the advantage … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins
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)
Contemplating Grace 