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
Tag: theology
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
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 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: Envy
Life Notes—July 25, 2013 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” Exodus 20:17 In my younger days I had a hero. Actually, it was more of a man-crush. He was tall and … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy
Contemplating Grace 