Author's posts
Apr 16
I’m interested in the Book:
Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense by N. T. Wright Read his introduction (in which he describes the structure (logic 😉 of the book), it is compelling.
Feb 28
God-Confidence
Feb 27
Establishing daily motivation
In retirement there are some days in which I have a hard time getting motivated. Looking within myself, is sporadic at best, and generally of little value. Here’s a simple process : ‘ In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:6
Feb 04
Alistair Begg
Determining right & wrong based on the Bible it’s tough, because we are mortals. As people of faith, we should try to do it anyway.@AlistairBegg logically & Biblically moved the needle.Good, article here by Russel Moore. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/february-web-only/alistair-begg-lgbtq-wedding-controversy-russell-moore.html
Jan 04
Notes for January 2024
My sermon this month is titled, Eyes, Nose, and Shoulder for the Sake of Christ. The primary point is to keep our eyes on Jesus (from Hebrews 12:1). I’ve always like the metaphors of keep your nose to the grindstone and put your shoulder to the wheel. To do the will of God we do …
Dec 21
Three Good Christmas Stories
Here are three short stories that I like–and you might also enjoy. Good to read at Christmas time. The Philanthropist’s Christmas – James Weber Linn. This is a story a bit like A Christmas Carol, with a rich man who is gruff (without the Christmas spirit). However, Mr. Carter is not a total cruel as …
Dec 19
Nicholas Winton Rescued 669 children from Czechoslovakia
Nicholas Winton Rescued 669 children from Czechoslovakia Sir Nicholas Winton was born in Hampstead, London in 1909. For nine months in 1939 he rescued 669 children from Czechoslovakia, bringing them to the UK, thereby sparing them from the horrors of the Holocaust. Sir Nicholas died in July 2015, aged 106. This is an an excellent …
Dec 11
The Ballad of the White Horse
The Ballad of the White Horse is an epic poem by G. K. Chesterton. The poem narrates how King Alfred (in England) was able to defeat the invading Danes at the Battle of Ethandun with the aid of the Virgin Mary. The Danes are (hopeless) pagans, and king Alfred is (a faithful) Christian. I consider …