We had a great time at the U2 concert last night. We were in the last row of the third level of American Airlines Arena, but it didn’t matter. We were in the same room. Much love to my friend Brad for getting the tickets for us. One of the highlights for me was Bono’s […]
Archives for October 2005
Even Better Than The Real Thing
“I’m going out to buy a lemon” I say to my wife. She says, “It’s 40 degrees out there.” “What are you talking about? It’s a beautiful day in October. I’m going with or without you,” I say as I slam the door and ponder my bride’s mysterious ways. I’m walking along and I see […]
October 28, 2005 by 5 Comments
Too Biblical?
I’ll probably come back and expand on this thought later, but for now I want to throw it out and see how it lands. We are are so concerned with being biblical that we are not free to follow Jesus.
October 28, 2005 by 10 Comments
The Face of God
Imagine that you and God are standing face to face. When God looks at you, what expression do you see on his face? Is he mad, sad, glad? Do you make God frown, scowl, or smile? I heard somewhere that the majority of college students who are asked this question say that God is angry […]
October 25, 2005 by 8 Comments
Just As They Are
Jesus said it would be hard to get people to trade in the old wine for the new (Luke 5:33-39). 2000 years after Jesus first started eating with sinners we still find ourselves gravitating toward the old. One of the ways in which we are most unlike the Jesus we follow is seen in our […]
October 23, 2005 by 11 Comments
Relational, Relational, Relational
From Marvin Wilson’s Our Father Abraham: Jewish anthropologist Raphael Patai has observed that because the Hebrews liked the concrete and tended to avoid the abstract, the idea of doctrinal formulation was alien to their mind. In Hebrew thought the essence of true godliness is tied primarily to a relationship, not a creed. . . .For […]
October 14, 2005 by 7 Comments
Nice Sign
I was running my usual route through the neighborhood the other day and I saw a sign in a front yard several houses down that said: This yard is NOT your dog’s restroom. Please stay off the grass. I saw a Great Dane in the backyard next door. . . I can only hope that […]
October 11, 2005 by 2 Comments
Happy Birthday Elijah!
My little buddy, Elijah, turned three today. We celebrated with pizza, sundaes, games, and a present or two. Caleb and Elijah are both playing with the Star Wars Speeder and the Mr. Potato Head Darth Tater (courtesy of Grandma Sue).
October 10, 2005 by 3 Comments
On The Importance of Flossing
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Fixing Broken Windows theory of crime reduction. If not, go check out the link or what follows will seem even more random than it already is. On a personal level, this theory holds true for the way I manage my life. The broken windows I need to keep fixed […]
October 4, 2005 by 3 Comments
The Synagogue
Ever wonder how “The Synagogue” came to be? We read about synagogues all the time in the Gospels and in Acts, but where did they come from? We don’t read about them in the Hebrew Scriptures. There’s no command, example, inference, or precedent authorizing the Jewish people to form these small communities focused on prayer […]
October 3, 2005 by 21 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons