I recently joined a Zoom session with some old friends from a lifetime ago—over forty years, to be exact. As we reminisced, I was transported back to the days when our world revolved around selling and servicing factory automation equipment. While some of us have since retired, others are still working and have no intention…
Read moreA nation divided…
In 1858, Abraham Lincoln lifted and used a verse from the Bible in a memorable speech, not given as President, but as a candidate for the US Senate (*spoiler* he did not win). In the run up to the presidential election, the airwaves are filled with pundits quoting poles that not only show which candidate…
Read morePocket Guide to James
One of my greatest joys is participating in my weekly men’s Bible study. We take turns reading a few verses then compare translations, draw upon commentaries, add in our experience from life and remembered sermons, and most importantly invite inspiration from the Holy Spirit so as to grow in our understanding of the Holy Scriptures….
Read moreGod is not (just) Love
It’s not your connection. The image above is never going to finish loading. It is there to represent how incomplete is my (and likely your) understanding of God. Getting to know a mere human being you love is a lifelong exercise. Our ability to truly know them seems governed by the time we spend observing…
Read moreThe Gospel According to Frank
We welcomed a new life into our family this week. I’ve been blessed to become a grandfather for the third time. Reflecting on the calendar, I realized it was exactly one hundred years ago that her great grandmother and namesake was born, the last of ten children! Sadly our littlest one will never meet her…
Read moreEvangelizing ChatGPT
I often turn to ChatGPT to help with my topical research. My Bible study group is currently reading and studying The Gospel of Luke. We’re at chapter two reading what many call the Christmas Story. It got me thinking how momentous this event was to the world. The Jewish people had not had major prophesy…
Read moreChristmas Clutter
Here are some of my favorite misconceptions about Christmas. Do you have some? Share them in the comments below! People wanting to return to the good old days of Christmas before consumerism / commercialism might not want to travel too far back in time. Celebrating Christmas was banned in Boston from 1659-1681. Celebrations of Christmas…
Read moreTools of the Trade
My dad famously said (famous to me anyway) that he could “do any job with the right tools”. He was a self-taught man capable of a thousand abilities, an inspiration to behold. When shipping toys and gifts he often handmade for his grand kids, he even custom cut his own packaging to ensure a perfect…
Read moreBiblical Roots
Our vernacular has changed in the last 50 years and I am a first-hand witness. In my youth it was far more common to have phrases and idioms used to make a point many of which had their roots in the Bible. Some of the more popular ones have survived and my guess is most…
Read moreHaving faith is not up to You
Given that one is saved by faith, not good behavior, sacrifices, karma, works, reincarnation, et al, how does one get this faith? The Bible’s answer is ‘not on your own ‘cause you’re not even trying’ Psalm 14:2 says “The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if…
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