Archive for July, 2007

Nancy Swanson, R.N.

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Last week was an exciting week for our daughter Nancy.  In May, she graduated with a BS degree in nursing from William Paterson University.  And she was recently offered a nursing position at Chilton Memorial Hospital in their pediatrics department. Her last big obstacle was passing the state boards. Until ...

Lessons From the Loaves

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Here's a Bible trivia question for you:    Which of Jesus' miracles is the only miracle recorded in all four gospels?   Last Sunday, I finished up the series Church: Gettting It Right.  We looked at the importance of being joined together, held together, and fitted together in healthy, meaningful relationships. This Sunday, I'll ...

Great Book Titles

Monday, July 9th, 2007

I really appreciate a great book title. Here's a few of my favorites. All You Can Do Is All You Can Do, But All You Can Do Is Enough Enjoying God...and Other Rare Events Everybody's Normal 'Til You Get to Know Them Maybe Life Is Just Not That Into You Who Says Elephants Can't  Dance Adventures in ...

Subtle Shades of Vanity

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

Winston Churchill once said that the only exercise he ever got was serving as a pallbearer at the funeral of his friends...who died while exercising. He conceded that exercise adds years to your lifespan, but you spend those years exercising...big deal! Most of us aren't quite as cynical about the value ...

Church: Getting It Right

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007

There are a lot of opinions about what makes for a successful church. Depending upon which book you read, a successful church is a megachurch with lots of people...or a Spirit-filled church with lots of enthusiasm...or a busy church with lots of activities...or an evangelistic church with lots of outreach...or, ...

Lori’s in India!

Sunday, July 1st, 2007

Lori is now in India. She'll be there for the month of July. July is monsoon season, so it will be a wet time. But the rains will help to cool it off (temperatures can soar to 115 and above). Lori will be in New Delhi for three weeks serving in ...