One of the longest continuous committed relationships in my life is the one I have with my Bible. I love my Scofield I bought when I was fifteen. It was my first "big purchase" of my short life. I had to save my meager allowance and little baby-sitting funds for months to pay for the long-coveted … [Read more...] about The Return of My Dearest Friend
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A Life Well Spent
I came across this painting last week, and it so moved me I just could not get it out of my mind. Before I discuss it, though, I wanted to give you a chance to view the work yourself. What does this piece say to you? Does it move you particularly? What stands out? … [Read more...] about A Life Well Spent
Home School Boy Deters Crime
Local Lad Learns Lesson from Logic I was driving my four children on multiple errands around the Dallas metroplex today, enjoying the sunshine and the classical radio station. We were stopped at a traffic light, several cars back, when suddenly my oldest son broke into my reverie with a somber … [Read more...] about Home School Boy Deters Crime
Forced Relaxation
What if your doctor confronted you with a diagnoses of a life-changing disorder? What if he asserted that, starting immediately, you must drastically cut your activities and focus on only one or two things? What if he told you in no uncertain terms you may never live the same way again, ever? What … [Read more...] about Forced Relaxation
Oh Come, Little Children
Oh come, little children, O come one and all, To Bethlehem hasten, in manger so small, God's Son for a gift has been sent you this night To be your Redeemer, your joy and delight. On hay and on straw in the manger He lies, Both Mary and Joseph, with fond loving eyes, Are gazing upon Him and … [Read more...] about Oh Come, Little Children
Oh, How I Love Thy Law!
The Bible is the best of books and I wish it were in the hands of everyone. It is indispensable to the safety and permanence of our institutions. . . . Especially should the Bible be placed in the hands of the young. It is the best school book in the world. . . . I would that all of our people were … [Read more...] about Oh, How I Love Thy Law!
