Monthly Archives: August 2009

Chapter-a-Day Exodus 4

Posted on August 31, 2009 by

[Moses] said, "Oh, Master, please! Send somebody else!" Exodus 4:13 (MSG) The most crucial tasks in life are rarely easy, and seldom do I feel confident and up to the challenge. The most crucial tasks come down to the realization that … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 3

Posted on August 28, 2009 by

Moses answered God, "But why me? What makes you think that I could ever go to Pharaoh and lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?" Exodus 3:11 (MSG) There is a HUGE difference between what God sees in Moses … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 2

Posted on August 27, 2009 by

Pharaoh heard about it and tried to kill Moses, but Moses got away to the land of Midian. He sat down by a well. Exodus 2:15 (MSG) It's amazing to think about how much story can be crammed into one … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 1

Posted on August 26, 2009 by

But the midwives had far too much respect for God and didn't do what the king of Egypt ordered; they let the boy babies live. Exodus 1:17 (MSG) Interesting. I just wrote a post on my professional blog about principles, … Continue reading →

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Our Little Visitor

Posted on August 25, 2009 by

Our neice, Sophia, has been visiting our house since Sunday afternoon. Sophia's mom needed to make a quick, unexpected trip south to help grandma with some health issues, and her Daddy is neck deep in dental school, so we've enjoyed having the little 20 … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 150

Posted on August 25, 2009 by

Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy house of worship, praise him under the open skies; Psalm 150:1 (MSG) Over the past two weekends I've been able to spend a lot of time "under the open skies." It never ceases to amaze … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 149

Posted on August 24, 2009 by

Let them praise his name in dance; strike up the band and make great music! Psalm 149:3 (MSG) Q: Why do Baptists forbid couples to make love standing up?A: It might lead to dancing. Ha! That joke is an oldie, but a goodie. The humor, … Continue reading →

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Summer 2009 Winds Down

Posted on August 22, 2009 by

I realized this morning that, other than my chapter-a-day posts, I haven't really posted since the 4th of July! Wow! Where does all the time go?! There isn't a lot to share, news-wise, for Wendy, the girls and me these past … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 148

Posted on August 21, 2009 by

Let them praise the name of God— it's the only Name worth praising. Psalm 148:13 (MSG) Yesterday I mentioned my favorite football team in my post and received some grief from my friend, Kathy, who happens to be a fan of a rival team. She … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 147

Posted on August 20, 2009 by

He heals the heartbroken and bandages their wounds. He counts the stars and assigns each a name. Psalm 147:3-4 (MSG) Many years ago I was at a Minnesota Vikings game in Minneapolis. It was back when star wide receiver, Randy Moss, played for … Continue reading →

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