Monthly Archives: December 2009

There’s Nothing Like New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2009 by

New Year's Eve has always been a celebration, but four years ago it became infinitely more special for me and Wendy. What a party. What a gala. What a great way to start life together.  And, it keeps getting better. … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Daniel 12

Posted on December 31, 2009 by

 "And you? Go about your business without fretting or worrying. Relax. When it's all over, you will be on your feet to receive your reward." Daniel 12:13 (MSG) I've felt a heaviness all week. I'm not sure if I feel … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Daniel 11

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

 Those who keep their heads on straight will teach the crowds right from wrong by their example. Daniel 11:33 (MSG) As I've read historical accounts of crisis and battle, I'm struck by a common theme. Great leaders are able to … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Daniel 10

Posted on December 29, 2009 by

 "I heard his voice. At the sound of it I fainted, fell flat on the ground, face in the dirt. A hand touched me and pulled me to my hands and knees." Daniel 10:9-10 (MSG) As a young man, I … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2009

Posted on December 28, 2009 by

Weather. That was the big news this Christmas. A huge storm front stretching from the Gulf of Mexico into Canada dumped rain, then ice, then snow over the state of Iowa. It disrupted travel plans and family get-togethers, but didn't … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Daniel 9

Posted on December 28, 2009 by

 "Darius, son of Ahasuerus, born a Mede, became king over the land of Babylon." Daniel 9:1 (MSG) This is the week that 2009 winds down and we look in earnest at the coming year. It is the week we'll hear … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Daniel 8

Posted on December 23, 2009 by

 "I, Daniel, walked around in a daze, unwell for days. Then I got a grip on myself and went back to work taking care of the king's affairs. But I continued to be upset by the vision. I couldn't make … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Daniel 7

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

"And there it ended. I, Daniel, was in shock. I was like a man who had seen a ghost. But I kept it all to myself." Daniel 7:28 (MSG) Children see and perceive things through the limited lens of their … Continue reading →

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Wendy’s Birthday Celebration

Posted on December 21, 2009 by

My wife has great friends. We discussed the fact on Saturday night. Today is her birthday, but we celebrated two nights ago with her friends and their spouses. We gathered at Noah's Ark, arriving early to meet our friend's Chad … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Daniel 6

Posted on December 21, 2009 by

The king caved in and ordered Daniel brought and thrown into the lions' den. But he said to Daniel, "Your God, to whom you are so loyal, is going to get you out of this." Daniel 6:16 (MSG) It's interesting … Continue reading →

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