This summer I have had the pleasure of working on a construction project at my house with help from my son. Working on a project where you need to ask questions, struggle through answers, fix mistakes, and see a finished result that you are proud of, is a very satisfying endeavor. But doing it with…
When most people think of July 1st, they think of Independence Day weekend, summer, barbecues, fishing, the list goes on. When I think of July 1st, my first thought immediately turns to the opening day of the battle of Gettysburg. Even though I was born in southern California, my first vivid memories of childhood are…
“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not…
In today’s marketplace, most adult consumers are familiar with the “REAL” dairy seal. This registered trademark was adopted nationwide in 1980 by the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA). The reason, “The proliferation of imitation butter, cheese milks, sour cream and ice creams is so confusing…” (Haevrdejs, 1981) So, you may ask yourself of what importance…
As a piano major at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, my science course requirements were somewhat limited. For some reason, they expected me to take far more music classes than science. Nevertheless, one of the most impactful courses I took in college was not in music but astronomy. You see, I’ve been fascinated with astronomy…
This is now part 4 in my little mini-series on God’s provision, and I must admit that every time I dig into the book of Philippians, I’m more and more confounded by its depth, complexity, and immediate relevance to everyday life. Yeah, yeah, I know that all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable and therefore relevant….
