Monthly Archives: December 2010

Chapter-a-Day Jeremiah 3

Image by wallyg via Flickr The sound of voices comes drifting out of the hills, the unhappy sound of Israel’s crying, Israel lamenting the wasted years, never once giving her God a thought. “Come back, wandering children!  I can heal your wanderlust!” Jeremiah … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Jeremiah 2

“Slow down. Take a deep breath. What’s the hurry?    Why wear yourself out? Just what are you after anyway?“ Jeremiah 2:25a (MSG) Slow down. Take a deep breath. I needed to read those words this morning. Despite the fact that … Continue reading

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Christmas 2010

Another Christmas has come and gone. Here’s a quick recap of this year’s celebrations. Wendy and I flew to Denver on Dec 22nd. Wendy’s sister bought a house there this past year so her family decided to meet there for … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Jeremiah 1

“Before I shaped you in the womb,    I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day,    I had holy plans for you: A prophet to the nations—    that’s what I had in mind for you.” Jeremiah 1:5 … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Luke 24

“Remember how he told you when you were still back in Galilee that he had to be handed over to sinners, be killed on a cross, and in three days rise up?” Then they remembered Jesus’ words. Luke 24:6b-7 (MSG) … Continue reading

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I Received This Hat For Christmas…

Forty-three years old and mom is still doing her best to get me beat up on the playground.

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Chapter-a-Day Luke 23

Image via Wikipedia The Temple curtain split right down the middle. Luke 23:45 (MSG) Torn. Ripped. Split asunder. There are so many things that were ripped apart that day. Jesus’ flesh was torn with the soldier’s scourge. His face ripped … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas

Image by DUCKMARX via Flickr A few months ago my pastor asked me how many people read my blog. The honest answer was that I didn’t know. I can see how many people are subscribed. I can see how many … Continue reading

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Parenting, Like Good Friendships, Never End

A few days ago I called my friend, Scott, to wish him a Happy Birthday. Scott is my most tenured friend. We met when I was four or five years old; it was so long ago that it predates my conscious memory. He … Continue reading

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A Few Things I Love About Wendy

They way she feels more deeply than anyone I know Her beautiful blue eyes The way her knowing glance makes me tingle The passion with which she lives How well she partners with me in everything: in life, in play, … Continue reading

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