Monthly Archives: January 2007

What I’m Learning This Week

This week, I’m learning patience. I’m learning to wait on the Lord. I want Him to act, to reveal Himself, but it has to happen according to His time. I’m learning how impatient I am. I’m learning that He’s good … Continue reading

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Hall Travesty

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced its inducting class of 2007 today. I gotta admit, I’m a little ticked. And it’s not because Mark McGwire only garnered 23.5% of the vote. (Although if these ridiculous voters are going to … Continue reading

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Go Gators!

I can’t believe I actually said that. But, hey, I’m living in the moment. (Disclaimer: If you’re not an SEC fan, then this blog probably isn’t for you. Just hit the back button and check in tomorrow. You’ve been warned.) … Continue reading

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I Wonder

I Wonderby Ruth Harms Calkin You know, Lord, how I serve YouWith great emotional fervorIn the limelightYou know how eagerly I speak for YouAt the women’s club.You know how I effervesce when I promote a fellowship group.You know my genuine … Continue reading

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"Stop Putting Your Fork Up Your Nose!"

File that under Phrases I Never Thought I’d Say.Said at dinner tonight to my precious son.

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Football Friday: NFL Playoffs

I’ve always been a huge NFL fan. No other professional league boasts the parity and competitive balance of the NFL. It seems like any team has the chance to go all the way in any given year. Well, any team … Continue reading

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What I’m Watching

I’m usually skeptical about new TV shows. I rarely will invest myself in a show if it’s new, simply because I don’t want to get attached to a program only to have it yanked by the network execs. I’d rather … Continue reading

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Collaboration: New Heavens, New Earth

Help me out here .What does it mean when Scripture refers to a “new heaven & a new earth” (Rev. 21, Isa 65, 2 Peter 3:13)? What is the implication of God as the one who makes “all things new” … Continue reading

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Resolutions

I know I’m crazy for doing this and I’m completely ripping this off from my friend Jon, but my New Year’s Resolutions are threefold and culinary in nature. I will… Eat no fried foods in 2007. Eat no desserts in … Continue reading

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