The created world itself can hardly wait for what's coming next. Everything in creation is being more or less held back. God reins it in until both creation and all the creatures are ready and can be released at the same moment into the glorious times ahead. Meahwhile, the joyful anticipation deepens. --Romans 8:19-21 (MSG) … Continue reading Joyful anticipation
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A quick fast to make a point (and, hopefully, change a life)
WOW! It's been far too long since I last posted anything here. It's been a long, strange winter here in the Mid-Ohio Valley, with record snowfalls, weeks of school closures, and just a general disruption of life's routines. So I return to my little corner of the blogosphere today, not with a rant or a … Continue reading A quick fast to make a point (and, hopefully, change a life)
Never ask for blog ideas on Facebook
I knew it was a bad idea as soon as I clicked "Share." I had just realized that I hadn't blogged in a month, and I asked my Facebook friends for ideas on a topic. And from my friend Don, who I went to high school with and have recently reconnected with through our mutual … Continue reading Never ask for blog ideas on Facebook
2010: A Year of Dangerous Hopefulness
I've never been really good at New Year's resolutions. Historically, I tend to resolve not to make any resolutions. Only once, in 2007 when I resolved to finally lose weight and get in shape, did I carry through. And honestly, I think God had more to do with that than I did. Which leads me … Continue reading 2010: A Year of Dangerous Hopefulness
Advent Conspiracy Week 4: Love All
Note: This is the fourth & final entry in a series of posts inspired by the Advent Conspiracy movement and the book, Advent Conspiracy, by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay and Greg Holder. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was … Continue reading Advent Conspiracy Week 4: Love All
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