In the novel Animal Farm by George Orwell, the animals decide to stage a mutiny against the humans and take over the farm because the humans treated them so badly. They came up with “7 Rules of the Farm” by which they all would live. However, some of the animals were not able to remember all the… Continue reading 2/4/16: Ten Down to Two
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2/3/16: Follow the Directions
One of the toughest things I have to do as a high school teacher is watch students fail. No matter how much I go over the material, insist that they actually do all of the reading and assignments, and warn against procrastination, some students simply don’t believe “fat meat is greasy.” Inevitably the end of… Continue reading 2/3/16: Follow the Directions
2/2/16: Do It All
One of the toughest things I have to do as a high school teacher is watch students fail. No matter how much I go over the material, insist that they actually do all of the reading and assignments, and warn against procrastination, some students simply don’t believe “fat meat is greasy.” Inevitably the end of… Continue reading 2/2/16: Do It All
1/3/16: Live Inside of the Vision
The first verses of the Bible give us a glimpse into how God operates when He brings into reality a vision He has in His mind. The passage states: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the… Continue reading 1/3/16: Live Inside of the Vision
12/27/15: Sea Legs and Hind’s Feet
When we go sailing, it may be necessary to get our sea legs under us. Having “sea legs” means we have made a bodily adjustment to the motion of the ship indicated especially by the ability to walk steadily and by freedom from seasickness. In other words, no matter what havoc the sea decides to throw at… Continue reading 12/27/15: Sea Legs and Hind’s Feet
12/26/15: Confessions and Apologies
In the sixteenth chapter of The Revelation, seven angels are allowed to pour the wrath of God upon the earth and all kinds of bad stuff starts happening: foul and loathsome sores break out on those who have taken the mark of the beast upon themselves, the sea becomes blood and all the sea creatures… Continue reading 12/26/15: Confessions and Apologies
12/25/15: Merry Christmas!
Mary’s pregnancy ended in that stable because there was no room for the little family in the inn. After some moves, they ended up settling in the little town of Nazareth where it is said Jesus “…grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him” Luke 2:40… Continue reading 12/25/15: Merry Christmas!
12/24/15: All Those Preparations!
As we approach another Christmas, many of us are in the throes of preparation. We’re preparing for Christmas morning by decorating the house and trimming the tree. We’re preparing for Christmas dinner by standing in long grocery store lines for just the right Butterball® turkey, Honey Baked® ham, and all the trimmings. We’re preparing for… Continue reading 12/24/15: All Those Preparations!
Leaving a Strong Legacy – Webinar
Hello Blog Followers, Here’s something new for you today! Below is a link to a webinar I recorded entitled “Six Essentials for Parents to Leaving a Strong Legacy.” (Some computers will have the webinar screen right here in the blog.) The webinar is based upon part of my book Boomerangs to Arrows: A Godly Guide for… Continue reading Leaving a Strong Legacy – Webinar
11/30/15: The Get-Through-It Formula
David Gerrold said, “Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. Then the worms eat you. Be grateful it happens in that order.” Sometimes it just seems like we might as well give up. Life is hard. But we don’t want to give up; we want to keep believing that… Continue reading 11/30/15: The Get-Through-It Formula