Here's an interesting link to read:
http://blogs.denverpost.com/opinion/2008/0...ican-recycling/
What would you do with 12,000 US flags?
Government is a service
13 years ago
B and C
Enjoying Life Together
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
The ESV Study Bible
I love the ESV translation of the Bible and just learned of a soon-to-be released study Bible in the ESV translation. The web site contains a link to a Blog which allows the reader to see portions of Colossians and Ephesians as well as introductory notes to the books.
I found the introductory notes to be scholarly enough to avoid being labeled as fluffy, but not too heady to be beyond understanding. It's meaty enough to pique interest and make you feel as though you're digging into the background and gaining insight.
The ESV translation is easy to read with a sufficient stretch so that you don't feel as though you're reading today's newspaper which is dumbed down. The flow of the ESV is smooth and understandable.
If you're interested you can check this web address for in-depth information:
http://www.esvstudybible.org
I found the introductory notes to be scholarly enough to avoid being labeled as fluffy, but not too heady to be beyond understanding. It's meaty enough to pique interest and make you feel as though you're digging into the background and gaining insight.
The ESV translation is easy to read with a sufficient stretch so that you don't feel as though you're reading today's newspaper which is dumbed down. The flow of the ESV is smooth and understandable.
If you're interested you can check this web address for in-depth information:
http://www.esvstudybible.org
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Japanese Beetles!
Do you have Japanese Beetles lurking around your yard? If you live in North America I'll bet you do. We do, but we didn't know it until someone pointed them out to us some weeks ago. While walking through the yard he showed us the damage the beetles had done to the leaves on the trees. It wasn't until we took this close inspection that we noticed the ragged look of the leaves now filled with holes from these pesky little pests.
So we took action with Japanese Beetle traps. The traps have bait to lure the beetles and are placed in the yard away from shrubbery and trees. They draw the beetles by the swarms into the trap where they eventually die. It is amazing to watch these normally inconspicuous insects gather around the bait traps in the afternoon. It's better than television to watch it happen!
It reminds me of the undesirable things in life that are there inconspicuously until something happens to bring them to our attention. Once we become aware of them they loom large like the swarming of the Japanese Beetles and it becomes obvious that something must be done to trap those undesirables and put them away from us.
Reading Psalm 119 today verse 125 spoke to me about this reality. It says, "I am Your servant; give me understanding that I may know Your testimonies." In other words, "Lord, help me apply your Word to my daily life to those areas affected by undesirable things. Help me put into practice what You teach in the Scriptures."
So we took action with Japanese Beetle traps. The traps have bait to lure the beetles and are placed in the yard away from shrubbery and trees. They draw the beetles by the swarms into the trap where they eventually die. It is amazing to watch these normally inconspicuous insects gather around the bait traps in the afternoon. It's better than television to watch it happen!
It reminds me of the undesirable things in life that are there inconspicuously until something happens to bring them to our attention. Once we become aware of them they loom large like the swarming of the Japanese Beetles and it becomes obvious that something must be done to trap those undesirables and put them away from us.
Reading Psalm 119 today verse 125 spoke to me about this reality. It says, "I am Your servant; give me understanding that I may know Your testimonies." In other words, "Lord, help me apply your Word to my daily life to those areas affected by undesirable things. Help me put into practice what You teach in the Scriptures."
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Listening to People
There is a very interesting man in our Sunday school class who has a lot to say. If one were to judge him based on appearances it might not look like he has much education. But if you stop and listen to him during the class he really possess deep spiritual knowledge.
After church last week we stopped to chat and I was impressed once again at the depth of his understanding of God and the Bible.
Are we good at developing relationships by listening to others or are we too busy trying to put across our own views? What do you think?
After church last week we stopped to chat and I was impressed once again at the depth of his understanding of God and the Bible.
Are we good at developing relationships by listening to others or are we too busy trying to put across our own views? What do you think?
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Two Well-Known People
There are two people whose names you will recognize immediately from history. Adolf Hitler and Mother Theresa. Both of these individuals are widely known in every generation since their respective world-changing lives have been documented.
The question is, which of these two would you say made the greatest impact on the world for all time?
There is a survey included on the blog and I hope you will also leave your extended thoughts and comments in a post.
The question is, which of these two would you say made the greatest impact on the world for all time?
There is a survey included on the blog and I hope you will also leave your extended thoughts and comments in a post.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Waiting on the Lord
How long does it take for the Lord to work in our lives? Is it possible that there are some questions we bring to Him that He will never directly answer this side of heaven or is it that we are not listening closely?
While waiting and praying for God to give us specific direction on a certain issue we have been given His peace that an answer is coming, yet we are still waiting after many months. Recently an unsolicited email devotional came our way that seemed to speak to this issue. The message? Wait...
What is it that you are waiting on God to do or say and how do you patiently wait upon the Lord? Leave your comments; we'd love to hear what you have to say.
While waiting and praying for God to give us specific direction on a certain issue we have been given His peace that an answer is coming, yet we are still waiting after many months. Recently an unsolicited email devotional came our way that seemed to speak to this issue. The message? Wait...
What is it that you are waiting on God to do or say and how do you patiently wait upon the Lord? Leave your comments; we'd love to hear what you have to say.
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