I believe there are different types of intelligence. Some people are great at math. Others can easily diagnose what’s wrong with a car engine and get it fixed. One of my sons-in-law can play multiple musical instruments. I have a friend who understands complex electronic equipment. I have another friend who has what I would […]
I’ve been a fan of Penn State and Joe Paterno ever since my cousin played football there in the mid-70’s. So I’m particularly grieved and saddened by the news that Jerry Sandusky, a long-time assistant coach, was sexually assaulting young boys over a period of many years. I read the grand jury presentment last week–what […]
What’s on your to-do list? Meetings at work? A lunch appointment? Errands to run? Groceries to buy? Phone calls to return? Emails to send? How about all the tasks that never make it onto your to-do list, but have to be done anyway? Shower. Dress. Cook. Clean. Eat. Commute. Homework (yours or helping a child). […]
Some random thoughts on marriage from James 3:13-4:7…. Unmet or conflicting desires can lead to fighting. When you put your own wants and desires before your spouse’s, there will inevitably be conflict. The world’s plan is to put our own needs before our spouse’s needs. James 3:13-18, tells us this will be characterized by envy […]
Before you answer, let’s look at some of the definitions from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: to lose strength: weaken <her health was failing> to fade or die away <until our family line fails> to stop functioning normally <the patient’s heart failed> to fall short <failed in his duty> to be unsuccessful <the marriage failed> to become […]
I just finished reading through the Old Testament books of Judges and Ruth. They both take place during the same time period in Israel’s history. In Judges, we get a look at all of the various people who led Israel during the time from about 1382 to 1043 BC, including Deborah, Gideon and Samson. These […]