Monthly Archives: August 2011

Day 18: Disrespecting Parents

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

30 Day Blogging Challenge Day 18: Discrespecting parents. (Okay, so, just remind everyone: I didn’t write these questions.) I think you should not disrespect your parents.

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 9

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Know this and don’t ever forget it: It’s not because of any good that you’ve done that God is giving you this good land to own. Deuteronomy 9:6 (MSG) Thus far in life’s journey, I have come to believe that the … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 8

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

After a meal, satisfied, bless God, your God, for the good land he has given you. Deuteronomy 8:10 (MSG) Wendy and I drove to Des Moines this past Friday. The rolling hills of the Iowa landscape stretched out as far … Continue reading →

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Day 17: Things That Make You Scared

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

30 Day Blogging Challenge Day 17: Things that make you scared. It’s a little bit of synchronicity that this question comes on the heels of what I’ve just written about Deuteronomy 7. While I’m far less likely to be intimidated … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 7

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

So don’t be intimidated by them. God, your God, is among you—God majestic, God awesome. Deuteronomy 7:21 (MSG) When I was younger, I found myself easily intimidated by people. Perhaps it was from being the  baby of the family, but … Continue reading →

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Day 16: 3 Things You Are Proud of About Your Personality

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

30 Day Blogging Challenge Day 16: Three things you are proud of about your personality. Over the years I’ve used a personality test introduced by John Trent and Gary Smalley in their book The Two Sides of Love with different groups I’ve … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 6

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Write these commandments that I’ve given you today on your hearts. Get them inside of you and then get them inside your children. Talk about them wherever you are, sitting at home or walking in the street; talk about them … Continue reading →

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Day 15: The Best Thing to Happen to You This Week

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

30 Day Blogging Challenge Day 15 (I’m half-way home!): The best thing to happen to you this week. This week my son-in-law and I went rock climbing at Climb Iowa. I’ve always loved the thought of rock climbing. I brings … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 5

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

“You were afraid, remember, of the fire and wouldn’t climb the mountain. He said:….” Deuteronomy 5:5 (MSG) When a music group becomes very popular they eventually repackage their most popular songs in a “Greatest Hits” CD. A popular movie will … Continue reading →

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Day 14: Something Digusting You Do

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Several people have asked me about the 30 day blogging challenge I’ve been doing. I found it here along with a bunch more at heckyeah blogging challenges on tumblr. So, onto Day 14: Something disgusting you do. I am sometimes … Continue reading →

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