Monthly Archives: April 2009

My Masterpiece

Posted on April 30, 2009 by

A few years ago I set about to write my Crash Davis Belief Statement. It was a little experiment going around the blogosphere back then. It's a great exercise in which people share, in creative terms, what they believe. In my belief … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Job 14

Posted on April 30, 2009 by

If we humans die, will we live again? That's my question. All through these difficult days I keep hoping, waiting for the final change—for resurrection! Job 14:14 (MSG) It's spring as I write this. April showers are falling, and the tulips are … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Job 13

Posted on April 29, 2009 by

You graffiti my life with lies. Job 13:4a (MSG) I was struck by Job's line about his three supposed friends, "You graffiti my life with lies." Over the past year or so, the number of friends I've connected with on … Continue reading →

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The Big 43

Posted on April 28, 2009 by

  I turn 43 on Thursday. It's not exactly a special birthday. You can't divide the number by ten, or even five. I'm just marking my 43rd year of existence. So, I had very low expectations for the celebration. A … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Job 12

Posted on April 28, 2009 by

"True wisdom and real power belong to God; from him we learn how to live, and also what to live for." Job 12:13 (MSG) "There's more to life than this." That was the thought that ran through my head as I lay in … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Job 11

Posted on April 27, 2009 by

"But the wicked will see none of this. They're headed down a dead-end road with nothing to look forward to—nothing." Job 11:20 (MSG) I've met people who lied and cheated their way to wealth, power and prosperity and never got caught. I've met a … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Job 10

Posted on April 23, 2009 by

"I can't stand my life—I hate it!" Job 10:1a (MSG) My friend recently shared with me that her son was in utter teen depression. One of his best friends betrayed him and moved in on the girl he liked. She chose the friend. … Continue reading →

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Night in Old San Antonio

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

I'm in San Antonio this week with my teammates Nick and Bene'. Our client asked (well, insisted really) that we go with her to the annual NIOSA (Night in Old San Antonio) festival. For all of my family and friends in Iowa, … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Job 9

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

"God and I are not equals; I can't bring a case against him. We'll never enter a courtroom as peers.How I wish we had an arbitrator to step in and let me get on with life" — Job 9:32-33 (MSG) There is … Continue reading →

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“Letters from Pella” Set for Tulip Time Peformance

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

Several people have been asking about the current Union Street Players production on which Wendy and I are working. "Letters from Pella" is a one act play that I wrote and which will premiering at Pella's annual Tulip Time festival … Continue reading →

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