I have long been a history buff. And one of the genres I enjoy within the category of history is the “what if” idea, such as, “What if this had happened instead of that?” That is kind of the take on history that Jeremiah Johnston uses in his book Unimaginable. First of all, I expected…
Coffee Break – 01.15.2018
On this day in history: In 1624, riots occurred in Mexico when it was announced that all churches were to be closed. In 1892, Triangle magazine in Springfield, MA, published the rules for a brand new game. The original rules involved attaching a peach baskets to a suspended board. It is now known as basketball….
Memorize Scripture: Psalm 119:1-4
With a new year comes a new memorization goal. For this year, I want to memorize all of Psalm 119. This week, we will begin with an overview, and the first four verses. Take a look at them for yourself. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Psalm 119:1-4″] Psalm 119 is the longest of all the psalms, at 176…
Reading The Bible In 2018
One of the most critical disciples that you can develop for your spiritual growth is the discipline of daily Bible reading. This isn’t the only habit that will facilitate spiritual growth, but it is one of the most foundational. And it’s not as difficult as most people imagine. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Reading the Bible in 2018″]…
Resource Review – Life Ki-do Parenting by Jonathan & Lisa Hewitt
Not too long ago, I received a copy of Life Ki-do Parenting by Jonathan and Lana Hewitt from the Time with Tracy blog. It contains an interesting approach to parenting. Much of what he says makes sense, and seems very practical. While not written from a Christian point of view, Life Ki-do Parenting conveys a…
One Word 365 – 2018 Edition
I decided a long time ago to forego making New Year’s Resolutions. I was never any good at keeping them, and the harder I tried, the worse it got. I finally made one resolution that I have managed to not break: to not make any more resolutions! [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”One Word 365: Unhurried”] What I…