July 2012

Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good (Psalm 119:39 ESV). What do you dread?  Getting fired?  Speaking in public?  The psalmist fears reproach.… — July 30, 2012

It's been awhile since I've done shameless marketing for my book God Behaving Badly.  Even though no one has been complaining, I know you've missed it.  Here are… — July 25, 2012

Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared (Psalm 119:38 ESV). While most verses in Psalm 119 mention keeping, observing or delighting in God's laws, this verse doesn't really… — July 23, 2012

I've moved too much. 1) From Lexington, KY, to Downers Grove, IL (age 1). 2) From Downers Grove, to Ames, IA (age 5). 3) From Ames to Bowie,… — July 18, 2012

How does one get through the security line quickly at the airport? How do we do as a church in valuing the elderly?  How does God value them?… — July 11, 2012

Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways (Psalm 119:37 ESV). What worthless things do you look at?  (Not counting this… — July 9, 2012

My favorite memory of celebrating the 4th of July was 36 years ago.  If you're good with math you might have figured out that was the US Bicentenial. … — July 4, 2012

Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! (Psalm 119:36). If you don't know Hebrew, it's helpful to read an Old Testament verse in multiple… — July 1, 2012