writings and musings – Page 4

Lawn Care: Curse or Blessing?

Early in the Bible, God creates man and puts him to work in a garden. Awhile later, man screws up. As a result, God tells man he will still have to work the land, but now his work will be more difficult. He will have to sweat and toil, fighting the thorns and such. PeopleContinue reading “Lawn Care: Curse or Blessing?”

The Bible Jesus Read

I just finished the book, “The Bible Jesus Read” by Philip Yancey. I give it two thumbs and two big toes up! Find a copy and read it. You’ll be rocked. As for what I learned from it: Too much to post here. I will say I have a newfound appreciation for the Old Testament.Continue reading “The Bible Jesus Read”

Walk

The word walk can invoke all sorts of images and emotions. Maybe you take a long, leisurely walk on a lovely, fall day (like my family did today). Maybe you fight the biting, arctic chills to walk into the stores and do some shopping for the holidays. Maybe you rejoice at watching your baby walkContinue reading “Walk”

Love. Sex. God. Pt3

The last post focused primarily on single people. This post is primarily for married people. Simple summary for simple people: Talk about sex with your spouse. The Bible encourages it. People who like an explanation, read on: Dear Mr. or Mrs. _____, Please talk about sex with your spouse. It is not taboo. It isContinue reading “Love. Sex. God. Pt3”

Love. Sex. God. Pt2

**You can find the referenced sermon at http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sunday/sermon-archive/ .** In this second sermon, Rick explores the economy of sex. The basic argument is that the price of sex is lower than it’s ever been before. I know, it’s odd for a pastor to talk about sex in economic terms, but you have to understand whereContinue reading “Love. Sex. God. Pt2”

I Know You

The book of Jeremiah has never been one of my favorites. I like the biographical information on Jeremiah, which is interspersed throughout; but I don’t necessarily get a kick out of reading the whole book. That said, at the beginning of the book, there’s a little phrase from the Lord, which I’m sure many ofContinue reading “I Know You”

3 Riddles

1. You can be a real tree or you can be a fake tree. 2. Contribute what you have; others will cover what you need. 3. It’s easier to go uphill holding Daddy’s hand.