Pardon Me
Have you ever had one of those moments when you’re reading the Bible and a word leaps out to shakes your world? Reminds me of Groucho Marx’s old TV show…
Month: November 2014
A Thanksgiving ReDo
Thanksgiving Day. Like much of the country I succumbed to the white noise of the football game and an overstuffed gullet and soon drifted off to sleep. I’m not sure…
What Supports Your Corners?
We know that Jesus is our cornerstone and the necessary foundation for our life in Him. (1 Peter 2:6–7) But what is under the other three corners of your spiritual…
The Bread of Obedience
Let’s consider bread for a moment. Think about the varieties of shape, sizes and uses that fill our grocer’s shelves. White bread, whole wheat, mixed grains, rye, and sourdough come…
There’s a Mouse in the House
My wife Betty hates mice. She is not happy until every attempt to eradicate and seal them from the house has been accomplished. And of course, every year at about…
Of Butterflies and Mini-vans
A few days ago our granddaughter Mackenzie showed us a monarch butterfly while we were Facetiming. The story goes that their mini-van developed a strange electrical problem. Michael had just…
Disappointed?
Disappointments are a common part of life. The restaurant touted by friends as fantastic fails to live up to expectations. The doctor reports troubling news. Hopes and dreams shipwreck on…
Rejoice in This!
Luke records an event in Jesus ministry when He sent 70 of his disciples into the world to proclaim the good news of the kingdom. In a sense they were…
Ready For This?
Over the past few days, I’ve heard folks lamenting, “I’m not ready for winter.” Yep, things are changing from the balmy days of summer, through the crispness of fall, and…
In God We Trust
A few nights ago Nik Wallenda, without safety net or harness, walked a tightrope between two Chicago buildings blindfolded. Sure, his feat was a stunt designed to get him in…
He Knew
June, weary of the crowd of mourners, escapes to her old room. No more fake hugs. No more whispered conversations. No more neighbors with casseroles. Just the consolation of darkness…
Lambchow: One Year Old!
Wow, the rebuilt and repurposed Lambchow.com is one year old. Thanks to everyone that has taken the time to visit the website, has shared it with friends, and has supported…