This first appeared as a blog post four years ago. It also appears as Chapter 12 of my book, Random Observations of an Orderly Universe. Call it a Christmas re-re-gift. ***** “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). December is crunch… Read More »
On the Passing of a Friend
The nation, and especially the entertainment world, is in a state of shock and mourning over the suicide of comedian and actor Robin Williams, found dead at his estate in Tiburon, CA at the age of 63. An enormously talented man, widely known as a generous, considerate and compassion person, father of three, Williams will… Read More »
In Honor of Independence Day
George Washington: “It is the DUTY of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to OBEY His will, to be GRATEFUL for His benefits, and humbly to IMPLORE His protection and favor.” – October 3, 1789 President Washington began the practice of delivering annual messages to Congress on the state of the Union… Read More »
A Lizard Tale
I’m re-posting this because: a. It came up in conversation with some friends this week, and b. It’s very timely for our church right now. I hope you enjoy it. It happened again last week, as it has many, many times before: I was driving home late one afternoon, heading east on SW 112 St.,… Read More »
How I Met Your Mother
In the Old Testament book of Judges 19-21 we read of a “civil war” in Israel. The tribe of Benjamin sinned greatly in one of the most disturbing episodes recorded in the Old Testament. (You can read about it in chapters 19-20 if you want, but it’s a very unsettling account. You are forewarned.) Their… Read More »
What We Did Not See After the Boston Marathon Massacre
[I am re-posting this, slighly edited, on April 15, 2014, the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon terrorist bombing.] You are undoubtedly aware of the horrific events of last year in Boston. On Monday, April 15, 2013 terrorists exploded two bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Three people died, including an eight-year-old… Read More »
Cities of Refuge
Years ago, I heard the late Fred Smith ask a church group: If you did something bad, really scandalous, and it made the headlines Saturday – would you show up at church Sunday? If you answered No, and I’m guessing most of us would, what does that say about our view of the Church? Who… Read More »
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