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The day before the memorial service for my mom (she passed away August 4) we meet with Dr. Robert Baker (the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Lexington,… — August 21, 2012

My last two blogs have been about my mom who passed away two weeks ago.  There's part of me that thinks I should move on to other topics,… — August 18, 2012

I've been overwhelmed by the support, encouragement and comfort from friends and even strangers responding to my blog about the death of my mom and the associated post… — August 8, 2012

My mom passed away today.  I'm sad. In addition to rides on her back, Mom gave me many things, a sense of humor, a value for asking questions,… — August 4, 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

Who did Republican Gerald Ford ask to give his homily at his funeral?  None other than the man who prevented him from being re-elected in 1976--Democrat Jimmy Carter.… — June 27, 2012

Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it (Psalm 119:35 ESV). "We're following the leader, the leader, the leader.  We're following the leader… — June 24, 2012

Randall Trout, my wife Shannon's younger brother, passed away yesterday.  He was 47.  Randall struggled with health issues for the past decade, his life full of pain and medications.  Since… — June 22, 2012

My last Luddite Chronicle argued that real books are like the Energizer bunny (click here).  It elicited an interesting comment from Simon: "To be honest, there's no spiritual… — June 20, 2012

Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart (Psalm 119:34 ESV). How do you feel when you don't understand something? … — June 18, 2012

True confession: I'm a Luddite.  Luddites are opposed to technical innovations.  This is the fourth in a series of Luddite Chronicles.  For earlier posts, check these out: 1)… — June 14, 2012