Amy’s Humble Musings reflects on whether or not a woman’s highest call is to have children. She wisely concludes “no.” Amy’s post was a good reminder for me as a parent. I have two daughters. And, I need to be…
Google Calendar: A Great Help for Busy Families
At our house, Jamie unquestionably has the job of being air-traffic controller. Amid volleyball, two different football team, my busy church schedule, people staying at our home, family coming in from out of town, planning meals, and getting people to…
Self-Forgetfulness (Getting off the mental gerbil wheel)
Many find “self-forgetfulness” to be one the most of difficult aspects of “unpacking forgiveness.” They want to move on from the wounds they have given or received. They want to stop thinking about it. But, the more they want to…
On the Centrality of Baptism
What would you say if you were a pastor, officiating at a wedding ceremony and the bride decided that she was going to decline accepting the wedding ring? Can you picture that? A wedding is the establishment of a sacred…
Alaska Newspapers Weigh in on Palin’s Selection
Click here to read what various newspapers are saying today about their governor being tapped for the GOP VP slot. This is the most I’ve learned about Alaska since they took Northern Exposure off the air. In the mean time,…
VP Nominee Sarah Palin’s Greatest Decision
I posted this about Sarah Palin in May. (Click here). It is hard not to be excited about a candidate who is so strongly pro-life.
Forgiveness Quiz: A Free Book for South America
Okay, it’s time to get really serious about South America. You will see according to the map at the right that people from Egypt, South Africa, China, and even Scotland have participated in the Forgiveness Quiz. (Click here to enter…
C.S. Lewis on Repentance and Forgiveness
Christianity tells people to repent and promises them forgiveness. It therefore has nothing (as far as I know) to say to people who do not know they have done anything to repent of and who do not feel they need…
How a Mom Can Feel Like Debbie Phelps
One of the most recognizable faces from the Olympics in Beijing wasn’t even an athlete. Just as most of us could now pick Nastia Liukin or Usain Bolt out of a crowd, we can all spot Debbie Phelps. I don’t…
McCain Chooses Palin
I don’t know enough about her to comment. CrunchyCon comments here.