Monthly Archives: September 2009

Chapter-a-Day Exodus 25

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

Let them construct a Sanctuary for me so that I can live among them. You are to construct it following the plans I've given you, the design for The Dwelling and the design for all its furnishings. Exodus 25:9 (MSG) … Continue reading →

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Long Working Weekend in Maine

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

Wendy and I returned yesterday from a long weekend just outside of Portland, Maine. Our company is doing customer surveys for a client and, at the last minute, we needed some extra hands to get them done. So, Wendy and … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 24

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

Then Moses climbed the mountain. The Cloud covered the mountain. The Glory of God settled over Mount Sinai. The Cloud covered it for six days. On the seventh day he called out of the Cloud to Moses. Exodus 24:15-16 (MSG) … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 23

Posted on September 28, 2009 by

"Bring the choice first produce of the year to the house of your God." Exodus 23:19a (MSG) It's good for me to regularly contemplate who, or what, is getting the "choice first produce" of my life.  I think about my … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 22

Posted on September 25, 2009 by

"A thief must make full restitution for what is stolen." Exodus 22:3 (MSG) As I read through todays chapter, which is a list of some of the first laws recorded in human history, it struck me how much of it was … Continue reading →

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Wicked-Good Time

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

The five of us (Clayton is already considered part of the family) and Wendy’s sister Suzanna all headed out on the town last night. We dressed to the nines and dined on Court Avenue in Des Moines before heading to … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 21

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

"These are the laws that you are to place before them:" Exodus 21:1 (MSG) Do you remember the law of the playground? When I think back on it, the playground was a vicious place. There might have been an adult … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 20

Posted on September 23, 2009 by

No lusting after your neighbor's house—or wife or servant or maid or ox or donkey. Don't set your heart on anything that is your neighbor's. Exodus 20:17 (MSG) Long before David Letterman, there was God. And, from the home office on … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus Chapter 19

Posted on September 22, 2009 by

God said to Moses, "Go to the people. For the next two days get these people ready to meet the Holy God. Exodus 19:10 (MSG) Anticipation. Preparation. What am I looking forward to next weekend? Football friday night? Tailgating on Saturday? The … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 18

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

Moses' father-in-law said, "This is no way to go about it. You'll burn out, and the people right along with you. This is way too much for you—you can't do this alone. Exodus 18:17 (MSG) Moses was a great leader, … Continue reading →

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