Books about the love of God are not uncommon these days. But with The Singing God, author Sam Storms offers a unique perspective on the affection of the Almighty towards his people. The title of the book is taken from Zephaniah 3:16-17: On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, Zion; do [...]
February 5, 2013
It’s going down: Return to fitness, day 1
Perhaps you’re a regular reader of this blog. Maybe you just happened upon this post by accident. Whatever the reason you’re seeing this photo of me, I have only one thing to say: I’m sorry. This unflattering image is here simply to establish a starting point on my journey back to fitness. You see, the [...]
February 2, 2013
Disney’s new animated short film
This short film uses an innovative combination of hand-drawn imagery and computer animation. It’s nominated for an Academy Award … what do you think?
January 1, 2013
Book review: Vanished
Vanished, a new romantic suspense novel by Irene Hannon, gets off to a chilling start. Investigative reporter Moira Harrison accidentally kills a woman who runs out in front of her car on a dark and rainy back-country road. Or does she? As the title conveys, the accident victim disappears without a trace. In fact, no [...]
December 31, 2012
Shock and Awe Bible Reading Plan
About three years ago, I read the entire Bible in a month. I wouldn’t necessarily commend this approach in general, but since many people are considering different plans to kick off the new year, I thought I’d mention it again. To add a little “shock and awe” into your daily devotions, below is an outline [...]
November 21, 2012
Sorry pilgrim, Florida was home to the first Thanksgiving celebration
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Forget Plymouth Rock and 1621. If you want to know about the real first Thanksgiving on American soil, travel 1,200 miles south and more than 50 years earlier to a grassy spot on the Matanzas River in North Florida. This is where Spanish Adm. Pedro Menendez de Aviles came ashore on [...]
November 13, 2012
The straw man behind A Year Of Biblical Womanhood
The American Heritage Dictionary defines a straw man as “A made-up version of an opponent’s argument that can easily be defeated. To accuse people of attacking a straw man is to suggest that they are avoiding worthier opponents and more valid criticisms of their own position.” During the election season, straw men were everywhere. Candidates [...]







April 26, 2013
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