Above the Ugliness
I came upon a profound piece of writing this morning that has just turned into an opportunity for thought: Once—many years ago—a minuscule incident afforded me a deeply upsetting revelation…. Read more »
Do you know my dad?
We have our share of what might be called “free-range kids” roaming around our apartment complex, and I love seeing them outside enjoying themselves. Still, as an old guy I… Read more »
Destroying the Evidence
In John 11, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. That was, of course, miraculous and amazing. But what follows is quite possibly even more amazing: 45 Many of the Jews therefore,… Read more »
My Portion
I may have mentioned this somewhere in the past. When I was young, we’d sometimes pass a Baptist Church on our way to the big city (Oshkosh…🤣). I’d look at… Read more »
On the Willows
This is what I enjoy about reading the Bible and listening to the perspectives of thoughtful people: I’ve been a Christian for a little over 30 years and I’m constantly… Read more »
The Lesson of Diotrephes
I’m fascinated by this passage in John’s third letter. It’s one of those you might fly right by…unless the Spirit gives you a nudge that there’s something there for you. … Read more »
Thoughtful
Reading from James, chapter 3 tonight. Interesting thoughts… Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness…. Read more »
Expectations
Imagine if in the future each home has a “transportation pod.” If you want to go somewhere, all you’d have to do is walk in, say your destination, and within… Read more »
Background Noise?
It’s not about the melody, it’s about what’s happening in the background. I believe the 4th movement of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony is the most glorious piece of classical music ever… Read more »
Apparently, Beethoven wasn’t really that good…
I love Beethoven. Have since I was a kid…which is weird, because kids don’t usually dig that kind of stuff. But I did, and there are probably a couple of… Read more »