Monthly Archives: October 2009

Chapter-a-Day Micah 7

Posted on October 30, 2009 by

But me, I'm not giving up. I'm sticking around to see what God will do.I'm waiting for God to make things right. I'm counting on God to listen to me. Micah 7:7 (MSG) I read Micah's opening line: "I'm overwhelmed with sorrow! … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Micah 6

Posted on October 29, 2009 by

No matter how much you get, it will never be enough— hollow stomachs, empty hearts.No matter how hard you work, you'll have nothing to show for it— bankrupt lives, wasted souls. Micah 6:14 (MSG) Materialism is a jealous lover. She commands every … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Micah 5

Posted on October 28, 2009 by

But you, Bethlehem, David's country, the runt of the litter—From you will come the leader who will shepherd-rule Israel. Micah 5:2 (MSG) Being an Iowan requires a certain amount of humility. Go to either coast and tell someone you're from Iowa and … Continue reading →

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A Fistful of Hollers

Posted on October 27, 2009 by

This past Saturday we celebrated the birthday of our friend, Chad. Chad's wife sent Chad and me to Signature Male, the man spa, for an afternoon of pampering. What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. There's nothing quite like … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Micah 4

Posted on October 27, 2009 by

"On that great day," God says, "I will round up all the hurt and homeless, everyone I have bruised or banished. I will transform the battered into a company of the elite." Micah 4:6 (MSG) Change is constant along the journey. Change is … Continue reading →

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“I Can See Clearly Now….”

Posted on October 26, 2009 by

We have new windows in the front of the house! The single-pane windows (that I think were original from construction of our house in 1930) have finally been replaced with triple-pane windows (Pella windows, of course!). In true Murphy's Law … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Micah 3

Posted on October 26, 2009 by

Here is God's Message to the prophets, the preachers who lie to my people:"For as long as they're well paid and well fed, the prophets preach, 'Isn't life wonderful! Peace to all!' But if you don't pay up and jump on their bandwagon, their … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Micah 2

Posted on October 23, 2009 by

If someone showed up with a good smile and glib tongue and told lies from morning to night— 'I'll preach sermons that will tell you how you can get anything you want from God: More money, the best wines…you name it'— you'd hire him on … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Micah 1

Posted on October 22, 2009 by

This is why I lament and mourn. This is why I go around in rags and barefoot. This is why I howl like a pack of coyotes, and moan like a mournful owl in the night. Micah 1:8 (MSG) This morning, as my … Continue reading →

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Another Royal Daughter?

Posted on October 21, 2009 by

The spotlight has been focused on Taylor these past weeks and months as we celebrated her marriage to Clayton. Madison, however, has been true to her nature and has not been idle. In her senior year, Madison has focused her … Continue reading →

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