I enjoy the show “Fixer Upper.” Chip and Joanna Gaines show prospective buyers 3 properties, envisioning how each house can be improved to meet their needs. The clients then choose one and Chip and Joanna get to work. The proposed renovations always seem straight forward, but in every episode, there is an unexpected. It may…
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“Genesis”
Last Sunday, our pastor played a clip of the song “Genesis,” sung by Christian theologian N. T. Wright and Director of the National Institutes of Health Francis Collins, who also led the Genome Project. Intrigued, I googled it, found it, and want to share it with you. N.T. Wright and Francis Collins sing “Genesis”
Light and Dark
Light and Dark is a theme among politicians these days. It touches us, because our world seems to be sliding toward darkness and we are starving for a glimpse — a hope — of light. In Genesis we read, In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was without shape and empty, and darkness was over the…
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Lessons From a Robot
When I was working and coping with Chronic Fatigue, I bought Roombas. It was nice to have a clean house when I came home exhausted. But after retiring, I realized that I could do in 15 minutes what it took the Roombas an hour. So I gave them to a friend, who sent this email….
For Today
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 New Living Translation Today is your day to paint life in bold colors; set today’s rhythm with your heart-drum; walk today’s march with courage; create today as your celebration of life. Jonathan Lockwood Huie I thank you God for this most…
Things I Learned …
… While Having a Root Canal The noise in your head is not your problem or responsibility. It is actually the sound of progress. You can ignore it or celebrate it. 2. Trust the process.The endodontist knows what she is doing even though you don’t. And don’t try to understand what she is saying: you…
Cats in the Garden
We were gathered on the patio that summer evening enjoying the sunset, while the cats explored the safe, fenced-in yard. Missy was gracefully leaping, turning and running. Some bug was in big trouble, we thought. As she sat playing with something, Jen went to investigate, then shouted, “Come look!” Missy had caught a baby rodent….
Faith
What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead. Hebrews 11:1-2 Living Bible (TLB) Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith…
How Many …
Dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we’ve got our whole lives ahead of us, and you’re inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb? Border Collie: Just one. And then I’ll replace any wiring that’s not up to code. Dachshund: You know…