Lent and Prayer
Lent began about two weeks ago. Â It’s a hectic time in our lives as we (hopefully) finalize the sale of our home, pack everything up, and get settled in our new place. Â All of the…
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Words, Perceptions, and Old College Notes
Working in cross-cultural situations has taught me a lot about perceptions. Things that my white middle-class background consider “normal” are usually not the norm in other settings. That’s why I often read books about cross-cultural…
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Angelus Silesius Poem
Here is a beautiful little poem I came across during a devotional: Love goes into God’s presence, while at the gate Reason and Knowledge must remain and for an audience wait. As you might guess,…
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Gates of Hell Revisited
A few years ago I posted an insight about the poor and the rich. It really wasn’t a well written or particularly well developed insight; just a few notes I had pulled together and felt…
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My 2012 Predictions
A friend recently asked me what was going to happen in 2012. I looked at him curiously … why would he think I’d have a clue? He persisted, “Make some predictions. I’m curious what you…
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Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?
Oh, the brilliance of Charles Schulz. May the Charlie Brown Christmas Special be aired forever. Merry Christmas to all!
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David Cameron Celebrates The King James Bible
It’s the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, and last summer I had the opportunity to see some of the earliest versions on display in Oxford. Apparently UK Prime Minister David Cameron was invited…
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The Sword of the Lord, by Joseph Hocking
I’ve been told that this blog post — which is really a book review — is going to tick some people off. I honestly hope not. But if so, so be it …. The Sword…