Sea and Dirt - The Natural Man

On Page 4 of Richard Foster’s “Celebration of Discipline,” he offers some wise insight into the inner workings of engrained sin our lives.  That it is just natural.  That left to or own, we will stir and kick up dirt and mire, and expunge it out into the world.  Why?  Because those are the kinds [...]

In those days…

We’re 3 chapters short of finishing our series on the book of Judges.  We finally read what really sums the book up quite well (though it’s certainly debated).  That is that, “In those days there was no king in Israel, and every one did what was right in his own eyes.”  The statement is a [...]

An Empty House

It’s quiet here.  Too quiet.  There’s no baby crying.  There’s no diaper to change.  There’s no little icon of my wife asking for popsicles before bed.  There’s no one beside me at 11:21 PM in our room.  The baby monitor is off.  The night light my wife refuses to turn off, is off.  There’s nothing [...]

The Rural Church Killers

My friend Mike over at Rural Route Church, is a Rural Church advocate.  His zeal for God’s glory displayed in our often ignored, smaller, rural churches that work in the fringes of a society that is increasingly suburban and urban.  His passion is on display regularly at his blog, and it seems obvious that God [...]

Get Outside of Yourself

I’m introspective by nature.  A navel gazer.  Self reflective.  Most times far too analytical.  I’m sure there are benefits to this, but I’m too lazy to think of what they are right now.  Very often, someone who is very introspective becomes the person who is often depressed.  In other words, too much time spent in [...]

Dropbox Invites

UPDATE V on 9/19/08:  Don’t know why but they gave me 5 more invites.  They may be easier to find now, but if you want one, post a comment and I’ll send it.
UPDATE IV:  No More Invites.
UPDATE III:  I have 1 more invite left, so first come first served.
UPDATE II:  I have only 2 invites [...]

What’s the Deal?

What’s the deal with Peter Ruckman?  Why is he so fascinating?  I admit I’ve been drawn in a little bit from time to time.  It’s like a wreck on the side of the highway, we just can’t help but take a look.  If you don’t know who he is, be careful, curiosity may draw you [...]

Prayer Time Perils

A friend of mine from seminary is the Small Groups Pastor at the Church we attended (he obviously still goes there).  His blog recently reminded me of what Sunday School/Small Groups/Home Groups/Whatever Words You Call It, prayer times can be like.  AND, more importantly what they should be like.  Take a peek and ponder how [...]

A $100 Icy

Today I was craving an icy.  I regularly do in the summertime.  Those great gas station concoctions.  I pulled into a fuel city in a rush, and of course on the phone.  I got out with the phone still in my hand and on my way into the gas station I was throwing away a [...]

Vacation Post Edit! (Sorry)

A few of you clicked onto the link I gave for the family blog my wife updates.  It was the wrong blog!  Sorry. Here’s the link to the correct one!