LOVING GOD CENTER

Genesis 1-3; Proverbs 1:1-7

2007-12-31T13:07:00.000-05:00

New Year, New Blog. Please join me at the new Loving God Center blog.

Monday's Bible Reading: Genesis 1-3; Proverbs 1:1-7

A new year begins at the Western Wall . . .

A new year begins at Times Square . . .

Psalms 1-2

2007-12-30T17:04:00.000-05:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 1-2

Revelation 11-22; Proverbs 31:10--31

2007-12-29T00:54:00.000-05:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: Revelation 11-22; Proverbs 31:10-31

Today's reading is longer than usual because I forgot to post last Saturday's reading in Revelation. The Ackerman family celebrated Christmas here last Saturday, so I was somewhat distracted.

Thankfully, our family did not end up in fist fight over how to clean up after the celebration as did the priests at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

Malachi 3-4; Proverbs 31:1-9

2007-12-28T12:16:00.000-05:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Malachi 3-4; Proverbs 31:1-9

Malachi 1-2; Proverbs 30:21-33

2007-12-28T12:15:00.000-05:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Malachi 1-2; Proverbs 30:21-33

Zechariah 13-14; Proverbs 30:10-20

2007-12-28T12:14:00.000-05:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Zechariah 13-14; Proverbs 30:10-20

Zechariah 10-12; Proverbs 30:1-9

2007-12-25T21:35:00.000-05:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Zechariah 10-12; Proverbs 30:1-9

May the peace of Christ abide with you on this blessed day and throughout the coming new year.

Christmas Night in Jackson, Wyoming

Zechariah 7-9; Proverbs 29:21-27

2007-12-24T10:46:00.000-05:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Zechariah 7-9; Proverbs 29:21-27

Psalms 149-150

2007-12-23T17:57:00.000-05:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 149-150

Zechariah 4-6; Proverbs 29:1-7

2007-12-21T14:52:00.000-05:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Zechariah 4-6; Proverbs 29:1-7

Zechariah 1-3; Proverbs 28:15-28

2007-12-20T09:07:00.000-05:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Zechariah 1-3; Proverbs 28:15-28

Haggai 1-2; Proverbs 28:1-14

2007-12-19T10:42:00.000-05:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Haggai 1-2; Proverbs 28:1-14

Zephaniah 1-3; Proverbs 27:15-27

2007-12-18T08:07:00.000-05:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Zephaniah 1-3; Proverbs 27:15-27

Today is the 300th birthday of hymn writer Charles Wesley (1707-1788).

Wesley wrote many hymns about the love of God, including one of my favorites: "And Can It Be that I Should Gain," which includes these words:

Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

Wesley also wrote, "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling," which includes words that are fitting for the Christmas season:

Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heaven, to earth come down;
fix in us thy humble dwelling;
all thy faithful mercies crown!
Jesus thou art all compassion,
pure, unbounded love thou art;
visit us with thy salvation;
enter every trembling heart.

Today's Bible reading in Zephaniah touches on this theme:

The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing. —Zephaniah 3:17

Habakkuk 1-3; Proverbs 27:1-14

2007-12-17T10:03:00.000-05:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Habakkuk 1-3; Proverbs 27:1-14

Psalms 146-148

2007-12-16T13:56:00.000-05:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 146-148

Revelation 6-10; Proverbs 26:17-28

2007-12-15T17:17:00.000-05:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: Revelation 6-10; Proverbs 26:17-28

Micah 6-7; Proverbs 25:15-28

2007-12-13T10:08:00.000-05:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Micah 6-7; Proverbs 25:15-28

Micah 4-5; Proverbs 25:1-14

2007-12-12T08:53:00.000-05:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Micah 4-5; Proverbs 25:1-14

Micah 1-3; Proverbs 24:23-34

2007-12-11T09:42:00.000-05:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Micah 1-3; Proverbs 24:23-34

Jonah 3-4; Proverbs 24:13-22

2007-12-10T11:27:00.000-05:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Jonah 3-4; Proverbs 24:13-22

Psalms 143-145

2007-12-09T08:24:00.000-05:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 143-145

The Sinai Mountain Boys, a bluegrass band of Orthodox Jews, performed at Kennedy Center on 4 December to begin Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Click here to go to the Kennedy Center website and find a link to watch the full concert.

Here are some related verses from today's Bible reading . . .

I will sing a new song to you, O God;
on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you . . . —Psalm 144:9

Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
One generation will commend your works to another;
they will tell of your mighty acts.
They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty,
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
They will tell of the power of your awesome works,
and I will proclaim your great deeds.
They will celebrate your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your righteousness. —Psalm 145:3-7

Another of my favorite verses from today's Bible reading is fitting for the Christmas season.

Part your heavens, O LORD, and come down;
touch the mountains, so that they smoke. —Psalm 144:5

Click here to read a Christmas devotional I wrote about a similar passage in the book of Isaiah. (Note the reference to Mount Sinai.)

Revelation 1-5; Proverbs 24:1-12

2007-12-08T08:07:00.000-05:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: Revelation 1-5; Proverbs 24:1-12

A worship song inspired by the Scripture in today's Bible reading . . .
Click here to hear the tune.

To Him who sits on the throne
And unto the Lamb
To Him who sits on the throne
And unto the Lamb

Be blessing and glory
And honor and power
Forever
Be blessing and glory
And honor and power
Forever —Revelation 5:13

Jonah 1-2; Proverbs 23:29-35

2007-12-07T08:28:00.000-05:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Jonah 1-2; Proverbs 23:29-35

Obadiah; Proverbs 23:12-28

2007-12-06T09:20:00.000-05:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Obadiah; Proverbs 23:12-28

Amos 7-9; Proverbs 23:1-11

2007-12-05T08:55:00.000-05:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Amos 7-9; Proverbs 23:1-11

Today In Jewish History —from Aish.com
25 Kislev
In 165 BCE, the Maccabees defeated the Greek army and rededicated the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Finding only one jar of pure oil, they lit the Menorah, which miraculously burned for eight days. Also on this day -- 1,100 years earlier -- Moses and the Jewish people completed construction of the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary that accompanied them during 40 years of wandering in the desert. The Tabernacle was not dedicated, however, for another three months; tradition says that the day of Kislev 25 was then "compensated" centuries later -- when the miracle of Chanukah occurred and the Temple was rededicated. Today, Jews around the world light a Chanukah menorah, to commemorate the miracle of the oil, and its message that continues to illuminate our lives today.

Amos 4-6; Proverbs 22:17-29

2007-12-04T07:31:00.000-05:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Amos 4-6; Proverbs 22:17-29

Happy Chanukah.
Click here to learn about the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Visit The Kotel and make a donation.

Amos 1-3; Proverbs 22:9-16

2007-12-03T08:24:00.000-05:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Amos 1-3; Proverbs 22:9-16

Shopping that makes a difference . . .

Wintley Phipps, John Newton, and Amazing Grace!

Psalms 140-142

2007-12-02T02:07:00.000-05:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 140-142

2 John; 3 John; Jude

2007-12-01T10:01:00.000-05:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: 2 John; 3 John; Jude

Joel 1-3; Proverbs 21:22-31

2007-11-30T09:31:00.000-05:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Joel 1-3; Proverbs 21:22-31

Hosea 13-14; Proverbs 21:11-21

2007-11-29T20:24:00.000-05:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Hosea 13-14; Proverbs 21:11-21

Hosea 10-12; Proverbs 21:1-10

2007-11-28T08:55:00.000-05:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Hosea 10-12; Proverbs 21:1-10

Hosea 7-9; Proverbs 20:21-30

2007-11-27T22:43:00.000-05:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Hosea 7-9; Proverbs 20:21-30

Hosea 4-6; Proverbs 20:11-20

2007-11-26T09:54:00.000-05:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Hosea 4-6; Proverbs 20:11-20

Psalms 137-139

2007-11-25T08:26:00.000-05:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 137-139

This morning we are watching our church service online in our motel room in Lexington before starting the last stretch of the trip back to Grand Rapids. These verses from today's Bible reading are fitting for Thanksgiving and also for the communion service in progress at Calvary Church . . .

1 I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart;
before the "gods" I will sing your praise.
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple
and will praise your name
for your love and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things
your name and your word. —Psalm 138:1-2

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting. —Psalm 139:23-24

1 John 1-5; Proverbs 20:1-10

2007-11-24T09:57:00.000-05:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: 1 John 1-5; Proverbs 20:1-10

Hosea 1-3; Proverbs 19:16-29

2007-11-23T08:19:00.000-05:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Hosea 1-3; Proverbs 19:16-29

Daniel 10-12; Proverbs 19:1-15

2007-11-22T07:49:00.000-05:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Daniel 10-12; Proverbs 19:1-15

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. —2 Corinthians 15:57

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! —2 Corinthians 9:15

After a yummy Thanksgiving dinner prepared mostly by Joel and MariLu, we watched the movie "Pursuit of Happiness." We had to dim the lights to stay focused on the television and ignore the television stand:

Daniel 7-9; Proverbs 18:13-24

2007-11-21T10:18:00.000-05:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Daniel 7-9; Proverbs 18:13-24

Daniel 4-6; Proverbs 18:1-12

2007-11-20T08:49:00.000-05:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Daniel 4-6; Proverbs 18:1-12

Today is National Adoption Day. Last night, WXMI did a story about adoption that featured the Robinson family. Christy, the mom, was my chemo nurse. She's amazing. The medical miracle referred to in the story is that Christie was told she couldn't have children after going through chemotherapy herself.

The video is archived, at least for now, on the WXMI website. Click here to watch.

Daniel 1-3; Proverbs 17:15-28

2007-11-19T17:33:00.000-05:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Daniel 1-3; Proverbs 17:15-28

When I read Daniel, I think of my friend and college classmate Luke Wilson, who humbly did the will of God and trusted God for the outcome.

Today I attended Luke's funeral.

Luke was my first editor. I was a "reporter" for the college newspaper when Luke was the editor. His attention to detail and insistence on "getting it right" have stuck with me. Those were the easy things to learn. His kindness and humility have been more difficult for me to emulate.

Luke was the executive director of Institute for Religious Research, an organization devoted to the defense of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Although Luke was a skilled apologist, he understood that devotion to Jesus was not simply a matter of ideas that could be proved by superior intellect, winning arguments, or political clout but of living the life of Christ. He recognized that true apologetics was having Christ be seen in him so that people would be drawn into a relationship with a loving Savior rather than put off by threats of an angry God. Luke's life proves that the defense of the gospel does not have to be offensive, as indicated by this tribute written by a local Mormon Bishop:

Memory From: Garth Aamodt
bishopaamodt@comcast.net

I shall truly miss Luke. I am a Bishop in the Mormon Church, the pastor of the LDS Wyoming Ward here in Grand Rapids. I have known Luke for over 15 years. I have the dubious distinction to say that Luke and I spent many hours in debate, discussion, and yes, even deep argument on many occasion. (He even put me in his Abraham movie--my 5 minutes of fame!) I especially respected Luke's amazing mind. I have read all or most of Luke's scholarly writings. I did not always agree with his interpretations and conclusions, but I respected his keen intellect and deep spirituality.

We sparred, and challenged each other. In religious matters--which was the core of Luke's being--we were often diametrically in disagreement. Yet Luke was never "disagreeable." He was always calm, mellow and soft spoken. I always knew that Luke spoke from his heart and was always motivated by agape love.

Luke was invested in my welfare as he saw it, and would defend with his last breath his demand for respectful understanding of my people and faith. He was never condescending. Even when we fundamentally disagreed on deep, personal issues, he would listen, probe, investigate and then speak with calm authority. He wanted to help all those he could find their way to Jesus Christ. Though our view of that path led us to different conclusions, I never once felt anything but love and respect from this great man. Luke would not tolerate disrespect for the Mormon people. I have seen him correct men of influence who showed my faith discourtesy, or knowlingly misrepresented our true beliefs. He did not tolerate that. He loved the Mormon people, even while disagreeing with our doctrine. (Though he does love our politics!--Solidly Republican!) I felt his admiration, even in disagreement. What a rare ability! I respected him for trying to be fair and to put intellectual integrity ahead of ego. He was a man without guile. I often turned to him for his thoughts and opinions. I enjoyed his quiet wit, and open heart. As our friendship grew we achieved a level of chess masters--both confident in our own game, but aware that the result of more play would likely always remain stalemate. This allowed us to settle back, relax, and just enjoy each others company.

Luke tried to treat my people fairly, with a desire to understand first. He did not like to be called an anti-Mormon, because he believed that he worked "for" the Mormon people, as his faith convicted his heart. I respected that motivation and loved him for his righteous desires. I have no doubt that Luke lived his life by the light of Christ within him, and that our Lord, Jesus Christ will welcome him home victorious.

I look forward to seeing Luke on the other side of the veil, where we shall no doubt be able to conclude our debate with a clarity we lacked in mortality. Who shall win the debate remains to be seen, but if Luke is right and I am wrong, I will assure him my loss was not for lack of his trying! I also know that if all men were as Luke, we would have more love, brotherhood and understanding on this earth. I am grateful to have known Luke and to have counted him as a dear friend. He shall be dearly missed by at least this Mormon, who is better for having known him.

Bishop Garth Aamodt

Rest in peace, Luke. And may God grant your family and friends peace as well as they adjust to this difficult new reality.

Psalms 134-136

2007-11-18T10:13:00.000-05:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 134-136

2 Peter 1-3; Proverbs 17:1-14

2007-11-17T08:33:00.000-05:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: 2 Peter 1-3; Proverbs 17:1-14

Ezekiel 46-48; Proverbs 16:22-33

2007-11-16T10:06:00.000-05:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 46-48; Proverbs 16:22-33

Ezekiel 43-45; Proverbs 16:12-21

2007-11-15T07:40:00.000-05:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 43-45; Proverbs 16:12-21

Ezekiel 40-42; Proverbs 16:1-11

2007-11-14T08:25:00.000-05:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 40-42; Proverbs 16:1-11

Ezekiel 34-36; Proverbs 15:12-21

2007-11-12T08:17:00.000-05:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 34-36; Proverbs 15:12-21

Psalms 131-133

2007-11-11T07:19:00.000-05:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 131-133

1 Peter 1-5; Proverbs 15:1-11

2007-11-10T09:36:00.000-05:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1-5; Proverbs 15:1-11

Ezekiel 31-33; Proverbs 14:25-35

2007-11-09T11:46:00.000-05:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 31-33; Proverbs 14:25-35

Ezekiel 28-30; Proverbs 14:12-24

2007-11-08T14:16:00.000-05:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 28-30; Proverbs 14:12-24

Ezekiel 25-27; Proverbs 14:1-11

2007-11-07T13:45:00.000-05:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 25-27; Proverbs 14:1-11

Ezekiel 22-24; Proverbs 13:13-25

2007-11-06T07:34:00.000-05:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 22-24; Proverbs 13:13-25

Ezekiel 19-21; Proverbs 13:1-12

2007-11-05T07:55:00.000-05:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 19-21; Proverbs 13:1-12

Psalms 128-130

2007-11-05T07:54:00.000-05:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 128-130

James 1-5; Proverbs 12:15-28

2007-11-03T18:49:00.000-04:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: James 1-5; Proverbs 12:15-28

Ezekiel 16-18; Proverbs 12:1-14

2007-11-02T09:31:00.000-04:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 16-18; Proverbs 12:1-14

Ezekiel 13-15; Proverbs 11:22-31

2007-11-01T08:38:00.000-04:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 13-15; Proverbs 11:22-31

Ezekiel 10-12; Proverbs 11:12-21

2007-10-31T14:31:00.000-04:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 10-12; Proverbs 11:12-21

Ezekiel 7-9; Proverbs 11:1-11

2007-10-30T08:08:00.000-04:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 7-9; Proverbs 11:1-11

Ezekiel 4-6; Proverbs 10:22-32

2007-10-29T08:42:00.000-04:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 4-6; Proverbs 10:22-32

Psalms 125-127

2007-10-28T18:36:00.000-04:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 125-127

Song excerpt by Marty Goetz. Purchase the CD here.
Based on the text of Psalm 127:1-2

Unless the Lord builds the house,
##its builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
##the watchmen stand guard in vain.
In vain you rise early
##and stay up late,
toiling for food to eat
##for he grants sleep to those he loves.

Beautiful World, A Short Aish.com Film

Hebrews 10-13; Proverbs 10:12-21

2007-10-27T09:27:00.000-04:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: Hebrews 10-13; Proverbs 10:12-21

Ezekiel 1-3; Proverbs 10:1-11

2007-10-26T14:34:00.000-04:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 1-3; Proverbs 10:1-11

Lamentations 3-5; Proverbs 9:10-18

2007-10-25T00:22:00.000-04:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Lamentations 3-5; Proverbs 9:10-18

Jeremiah used fire imagery several times in his Book of Lamentations. The actual images of fire coming from California are a fitting background.

Lamentations 1-2; Proverbs 9:1-9

2007-10-24T09:06:00.000-04:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Lamentations 1-2; Proverbs 9:1-9

Jeremiah 51-52; Proverbs 8:32-36

2007-10-23T09:50:00.000-04:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 51-52; Proverbs 8:32-36

Jeremiah 49-50; Proverbs 8:12-31

2007-10-22T08:27:00.000-04:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 49-50; Proverbs 8:12-31

I've been following the news today about the fires in California. In May when we were there we spent a day driving through the canyons that are now on fire.

The Malibu Presbyterian Church building was among the structures destroyed. Click here to see some pictures. As the sign in front of the church indicates, the sermon yesterday was to be from Revelation 4, which ends with these words:

"You are worthy, our Lord and God,
to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things,
and by your will they were created
and have their being."

I'm not sure how it could happen to a stone fortress, but apparently this place also burned up yesterday . . .

Before . . .

Click here to see more "before" pictures of Castle Kashan.

After . . .

Firefighters couldn't save Castle Kashan.
(Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

The fire completely consumed "Castle Kashan" owned by Lilly Lawrence. Dr. Thomas Hodges built the 15,200-square-foot castle, which sits atop a bluff off Malibu Crest Road near the Malibu Presbyterian Church.

Lawrence, the daughter of a former Prime Minister of Oil of Iran, has opened her home to various charitable events throughout the years and the castle was filled with irreplaceable artifacts, including a chandelier reportedly valued at $1 million, an extensive collection of Elvis Presley memorabilia, as well as memorabilia from the Dalai Lama and Princess Diana.

The castle, which was on the market for $17 million, sits just above the Malibu Civic Center. (Excerpt from Malibu Times.)

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fire22_jqa03qnc-2,0,252952.photo?coll=la-home-center

Psalm 122-124

2007-10-21T19:16:00.000-04:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalm 122-124

If the LORD had not been on our side—
let Israel say—
if the LORD had not been on our side
when men attacked us,
when their anger flared against us,
they would have swallowed us alive;
the flood would have engulfed us,
the torrent would have swept over us,
the raging waters
would have swept us away.

Praise be to the LORD,
who has not let us be torn by their teeth.
We have escaped like a bird
out of the fowler's snare;
the snare has been broken,
and we have escaped.
Our help is in the name of the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth. —Psalm 124

Hebrews 6-9; Proverbs 8:1-11

2007-10-20T16:52:00.000-04:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: Hebrews 6-9; Proverbs 8:1-11

Jeremiah 46-48; Proverbs 7:6-27

2007-10-19T09:34:00.000-04:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 46-48; Proverbs 7:6-27

Jeremiah 43-45; Proverbs 7:1-5

2007-10-18T09:11:00.000-04:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 43-45; Proverbs 7:1-5

Average high temperature for October 18 here in GR is 59 degrees. The extra 17 degrees is nice, but we're going to pay for it tonight with severe weather.

Jeremiah 40-42; Proverbs 6:20-35

2007-10-17T08:49:00.000-04:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 40-42; Proverbs 6:20-35

Jeremiah 37-39; Proverbs 6:12-19

2007-10-16T16:01:00.000-04:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 37-39; Proverbs 6:12-19

Jeremiah 34-36; Proverbs 6:1-11

2007-10-15T08:43:00.000-04:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 34-36; Proverbs 6:1-11

Psalms 120-121

2007-10-14T10:14:00.000-04:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 120-121

Hebrews 1-5; Proverbs 5:15-23

2007-10-13T16:18:00.000-04:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: Hebrews 1-5; Proverbs 5:15-23

Jeremiah 28-30; Proverbs 4:18-27

2007-10-11T11:52:00.000-04:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 28-30; Proverbs 4:18-27

Jeremiah 25-27; Proverbs 4:1-17

2007-10-10T10:00:00.000-04:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 25-27; Proverbs 4:1-17

Jeremiah 22-24; Proverbs 3:27-35

2007-10-09T08:29:00.000-04:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 22-24; Proverbs 3:27-35

Jeremiah 19-21; Proverbs 3:11-26

2007-10-08T08:15:00.000-04:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 19-21; Proverbs 3:11-26

Psalm 119

2007-10-07T17:02:00.000-04:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalm 119

Yes, these pictures are from today. Yes, it's Grand Haven. And yes, it's October 7. I can't recall ever seeing this many people at the beach, and actually swimming, after the snow fences were up!

Titus 1-3; Philemon; Proverbs 3:1-10

2007-10-06T09:12:00.000-04:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: Titus 1-3; Philemon; Proverbs 3:1-10

Jeremiah 16-18; Proverbs 2:12-22

2007-10-05T15:37:00.000-04:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 16-18; Proverbs 2:12-22

Jeremiah 13-15; Proverbs 2:1-11

2007-10-04T09:26:00.000-04:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 13-15; Proverbs 2:1-11

Jeremiah 10-12; Proverbs 1:20-33

2007-10-03T08:32:00.000-04:00

Wednesday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 10-12; Proverbs 1:20-33

Jeremiah 7-9; Proverbs 1:8-19

2007-10-02T15:29:00.000-04:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 7-9; Proverbs 1:8-19

Jeremiah 4-6; Proverbs 1:1-7

2007-10-01T10:51:00.000-04:00

Monday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 4-6; Proverbs 1:1-7

Psalms 117-118

2007-09-30T20:09:00.000-04:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 117-118

2 Timothy 1-4; Proverbs 31:10-31

2007-09-30T20:08:00.000-04:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1-4; Proverbs 31:10-31

Jeremiah 1-3; Proverbs 31:1-9

2007-09-30T20:06:00.000-04:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 1-3; Proverbs 31:1-9

Isaiah 64-66; Proverbs 30:21-33

2007-09-27T08:15:00.000-04:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Isaiah 64-66; Proverbs 30:21-33

Isaiah 61-63; Proverbs 30:10-20

2007-09-26T09:06:00.000-04:00

Wednesday's Bible Study: Isaiah 61-63; Proverbs 30:10-20

Succot (Feast of Tabernacles) begins today. Click here to read more about it.

Isaiah 58-60; Proverbs 30:1-9

2007-09-25T07:38:00.000-04:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Isaiah 58-60; Proverbs 30:1-9

Isaiah 55-57; Proverbs 29:21-27

2007-09-24T14:40:00.000-04:00

Psalms 114-116

2007-09-23T09:23:00.000-04:00

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 114-116

1 Timothy 1-6; Proverbs 29:8-20

2007-09-22T09:07:00.000-04:00

Saturday's Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 1-6; Proverbs 29:8-20

The last day of summer, oh blissful, glorious summer . . . I'm sad to see you go. Enjoy your time away. Come back soon.

Today is also Yom Kippur. Click here to read more.

Isaiah 52-54; Proverbs 29:1-7

2007-09-21T09:38:00.000-04:00

Friday's Bible Reading: Isaiah 52-54; Proverbs 29:1-7

Isaiah 49-51; Proverbs 28:15-28

2007-09-20T16:47:00.000-04:00

Thursday's Bible Reading: Isaiah 49-51; Proverbs 28:15-28

Today when I was on my way downtown to have lunch with Patty D., a red dashboard light came on announcing that my coolant was low. I called Jay, and he told me not to drive downtown with the light on. So I stopped at Dan Pfeiffer on 84th and 131 and asked if they could add some coolant. They were very helpful. First, the guy got my hood open, which is no small accomplishment. As he was working near the radiator, I noticed something odd near the windshield on the driver side. "Is this supposed to be here?" I asked. He laughed and said, "No. That's a mouse nest."

A theme seems to be developing . . .

Isaiah 43-45; Proverbs 27:15-27

2007-09-18T07:26:00.000-04:00

Tuesday's Bible Reading: Isaiah 43-45; Proverbs 27:15-27

My mouse finally came out of hiding tonight, and I captured him in a plastic tub. Before releasing him outside, I fed him some cheese and took a couple of movies. He is SO cute!