Monthly Archives: March 2008

Chapter-a-Day Psalm 52

And I’m an olive tree, growing green in God’s house. Psalm 52:8a (TM) A big limb from our Oak tree fell on the roof Saturday afternoon. It scared us half-to-death. The limb must have been damaged in our Winter ice … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 51

God, make a fresh start in me, shape a Genesis week from the chaos of my life. Psalm 51:10 (TM) Interesting that Asaph’s Psalm about his reaction to David’s affair with Bathsheba is followed immediately by David’s psalm of repentence … Continue reading

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On the Road Again…

I’m in Texas this week (which is a lot warmer than Iowa has been). It’s been an interesting trip because I’ve got two young group members along who are learning the ropes of call coaching this client. It’s their first … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 50

"Time’s up for playing fast and loose with me." Psalm 50:22a (TM) The Psalms are lyrics to ancient songs. When the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered back in 1947, these ancient, handwritten copies of the Old Testament revealed that the … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 49

So don’t be impressed with those who get rich       and pile up fame and fortune.    They can’t take it with them;       fame and fortune all get left behind.    Just when they think they’ve arrived … Continue reading

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Easter 2008

Easter morning greeted us with a blanket of new snow this past Sunday. Ugh. Despite the cold and snow, it was a cheerful day as we celebrated the resurrection. Wendy and I served during the 9:30 and 11:00 services at … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 48

Then you can tell the next generation detail by detail the story of God, Our God forever, who guides us till the end of time. Psalm 48:13-14 (TM) My life is a testimony of God’s faithfulness. Answered prayers and miraculous … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 47

God is Lord of godless nations— sovereign, he’s King of the mountain. Psalm 47:8 (TM) I remember playing King of the Mountain as a kid. Of course, when you live in IOWA mountains are kind of scarce. So, the game … Continue reading

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Star Wars According to a 3 Year Old

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Spring Break 2008

Both girls returned home last night from their Spring Break trips. We all ended up hanging out in the home office upstairs looking at pictures and hearing their stories as they both unpacked, cleaned up and settled back in at … Continue reading

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