Jun 05 2007
Last Friday I had an opportunity to take the son of some good friends of ours with me for an afternoon at the Bluebonnet Swamp. They are basically family to us, so he is like a nephew to me. I was looking forward to the afternoon for several weeks, since we first discussed the possibility. [...]
May 14 2007
My wife and I recently spent a weekend away together at the Parish Hermitage. Our time there was all that we hoped it would be. God’s Spirit breathed into us just what we needed at this time in our lives. And it all started with a storm. As we stopped for an early lunch of [...]
Apr 23 2007
Well, I knew Earth Day 2007 was coming this week, but I didn’t realize it was yesterday. When it dawned on me today, I felt a bit disappointed I had done nothing to officially mark the day – although I continue to work at being mindful of caring for our planet, people, and resources on [...]
Mar 03 2007
Today in Baton Rouge is glorious! The temperature is balmy. The sky is blue and clear. The breeze is gentle. What a delightfully refreshing Sabbath!!! As I write, hundreds of teens and adults are gathered at our church’s facilities experiencing an annual youth rally, appropriately titled “Renewal.” The weather being so amazing as it is, [...]
Feb 16 2007
A few months ago, my wife and I invested a good bit of money in having professionals come whip our front landscaping into shape. They did a great job. We’ve got all kinds of new flowers (don’t ask me what kind), new greenery, new mulch. The house has really benefitted from the colorful “facelift.” It [...]
Sep 17 2006
For centuries, the Ten Commandments have stood as pillars of life for many, many people – Jew and Christian alike. There is something very fundamental about these guidelines, for anyone desiring to lead a moral life under the guidance of God. In fact, I frequently use this analogy when it comes to how we can [...]
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