Monthly Archives: November 2006

I have always liked words. I used to use them to impress people. I am relatively sure that most of those people were more annoyed than impressed with my big words and obscure phrases. The correct use of words can … Continue reading →

“An unexamined life is not worth living.” — Socrates I think that is why I like a good film…if the characters are well done, we are more or less pushed into looking at our own lives while interacting with the … Continue reading →

I spent the morning trucking between Best Buy in Raleigh and the Barnes and Noble bookstore across from the Crabtree Mall. The parking lots were filled…people waiting for spaces. I dropped the girls off at the mall at 7:00 am … Continue reading →

I am surprised at how quickly my time has filled up since I committed to entering the world of the “Blog”. I was seriously intent for the first week and now I have let several days go by and entered … Continue reading →

I have always been intrigued by the biblical concept of rest. In Hebrews 4:9 we see this written: 9There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, … Continue reading →

Until we know better, we all think we had a normal upbringing. Until we are older and look back on those early, formative years, we really don’t have a clue. Or at least that is what I think at this … Continue reading →

We all know people who have the ability to take the weather with them wherever they go. If it’s rainy outside, they will bring the sunshine in and change a gloomy atmosphere to one of hope and anticipation. I bring … Continue reading →

For the past several weeks I have been playing a CD by Lincoln Brewster entitled “All To You…Live”. It would be called a comtemporary praise and worship album in today’s language. There are many songs on this album that are … Continue reading →

Sometimes, despite the best plans, our ride goes in a different direction than we had imagined or doesn’t take place at all. Life has a way of throwing circumstances at us and often we have to make hard decisions. In … Continue reading →

As I get ready to take a bike ride on one of my favorite roads, Railroad Grade in Todd, I am reminded of last night. Sandi and I went to Wilkesboro to hear Kim Clement. He is a frequent contributor … Continue reading →