Monthly Archives: April 2008

Cooooooooooold Start to Vacation

Well, vacation hasn’t exactly been what we expected. Our hope was that heading south for a few days would bring warm weather and give Chicago a few days to warm up before we headed north for a three-day stint at … Continue reading

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Cooooooooooold Start to Vacation

Well, vacation hasn’t exactly been what we expected. Our hope was that heading south for a few days would bring warm weather and give Chicago a few days to warm up before we headed north for a three-day stint at … Continue reading

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Let the Graduations Begin!

Saturday morning was the beginning of a month of graduation celebrations. Wendy, the girls and I headed to Des Moines for the graduation reception of our newphew, Sam. Sam is the eldest of the grandkids for our little part of … Continue reading

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Madison Ends 2008 Show Choir Season

Last Friday night was the year’s last hurrah for Madison’s high school show choir. Each year the school’s jazz bands, show choirs and percussion ensemble have an evening of cabaret style entertainment called Carnaby Club. The show choir did well … Continue reading

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VACATION!

Today is the last day of work before I take a week off (so, for anyone following the chapter-a-day posts – don’t expect anything next week!). This week I’ve been experiencing that principle whereby taking a week off means working … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 11

God saw to it that the Egyptians liked the people. Also, Moses was greatly admired by the Egyptians, a respected public figure among both Pharaoh’s servants and the people at large. Exodus 11:2-3 (TM) The other day I was training … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 10

Pharaoh called in Moses: "Go and worship God. Leave your flocks and herds behind. But go ahead and take your children."  Exodus 10:24 (TM) Faith is not a negotiation. Our relationship with God is not like the process of coming … Continue reading

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Support Taylor & Madison; Young Women Making a Difference!

Speaking of those with simple faith, willingness and potential…I couldn’t be more proud of my daughters. While most kids might be contemplating a summer of sun, swimming, laziness and parties – Taylor and Madison are contemplating a summer following God’s … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 9

But Pharaoh stayed stubborn. He wouldn’t release the people. Exodus 9:7 (TM) Am I maturing or am I just getting older? As I stand on this stretch of life’s road, I can look back and think of those whom I … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 8

But when Pharaoh saw that he had some breathing room, he got stubborn again and wouldn’t listen to Moses and Aaron. Just as God had said. Exodus 8:15 (TM) When I was about ten years old my older twin brothers … Continue reading

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