The phrase “our daily bread” is likely an expression you have heard before. For some, it is reminiscent of the small devotional pamphlet often found in the foyer of some churches. The devotional was first published in 1956, the title of the devotional stems from the Lord’s prayer found in Matthew 6:9-13, and in the…
In 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold in California and launched what would be known as the “California gold rush,” during which hundreds of thousands of people flocked there from around the world in the hopes of striking it rich. A few decades later, George Carmack and Skookum Jim found gold in the Klondike, sparking…
Some things are all about perspective. If you’ve ever attended a high school or university graduation ceremony, you understand that there’s a big difference between whether you’re sitting in the chair waiting to receive your diploma after years or hard work, or you’re in the bleachers just waiting for the event to “keep moving.” The…
Genesis chapter 1 has got to be the most-read chapter in all of the Bible. I say that with a complete lack of any kind of objective data, but with a strong hunch that it’s correct. Just think about it. When someone who isn’t schooled up on the Christian faith says, “I want to understand…
Alaska is a very transient place, and there’s about a 50/50 chance that when you meet someone new, they’re either going to be a life-long Alaskan or a transplant from somewhere else. That ratio might look a lot different in a place like rural Iowa or Montana, and it will surely look different in a…
I am not known for being very up to date on the latest trends, fashion, or slang words. Basically, I don’t even try to fit in with my adult children in this regard for which they are very grateful. Let’s face it, the only thing worse than an old guy not being tuned into current…
Well, at last I’ve returned from a much-needed getaway with my family—one which turned out to be a week longer than originally intended. Despite the hiccups of travel that seem to come around this time of year, I’m back and ready to finish us this discussion of the Old Testament and the various gaps that…
We’re continuing to look at the OT and the gaps that exist between us and the text that need to be bridged so that we may reach a proper interpretation of an Old Testament text. As a reminder, here’s the gaps we’ve talking about: The Familiarity Gap The Language Gap The Geography Gap The Culture…
I have experienced a number of embarrassing moments in my life. But one particular episode stands out because of its relevance to today’s topic of culture. I’ve written in a previous post a while back about some time I spent on mission in Ethiopia. During my time there, I had the privilege of meeting a…
