Gym
“I spend my time at the gym doing diddly squats.” Unknown “If swimming is such a great way to stay in shape, explain whales.” Unknown
Working Out at the Gym
When you don’t use it, you lose it, they say. Sitting in a chair at a computer for hours at a time doesn’t help arthritic joints. So I’m back in the gym and signed up for six sessions. My trainer was a pretty young whipper-snapper in awesome shape (think college soccer player and marathon runner) …
Graves of Craving
My heart is heavy. I don’t even know where to start. An interview with Dr. Juli Slattery’s “Java With Juli” radio program a few days ago opened doors of thought I would have preferred left closed. Conviction is never pleasant, but always life-changing. We talked women’s issues and the sharp rise of women reading erotica. …
John 3:16
“God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.”
Old Testament Lessons
This year in Bible Study Fellowship, we’re studying the life of Moses. There was a day when I would have groaned at the mere suggestion of reading Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers. Leviticus? Really? It now strikes me as one of the most interesting books in the Bible. I’ve read it three times this year, only …
Alexander Pope
“I am his Highness’ dog at Kew; pray tell me, whose dog are you?”
I love my dog, but….
I have no intention of taking him to the grocery store or to a restaurant. I certainly do not want him in my lap with his head out the window, enjoying the wind in his face while I attempt to drive my car. I do not want my dog with me at the mall or …
Leviticus 24:22
“The same standard applies both to native-born Israelites and to the foreigners living among you. I am the Lord your God.”
Diversity
America is called a “melting pot”, and it surely is. There isn’t a nation on the planet that doesn’t have representation, and most have brought family traditions with them. I know our family did. Rick and I are not that far removed from being from across the water. We’re both Heinz 57 variety Americans with …
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.” Jesus