This morning while munching on Reese's Pieces, I researched the history of men’s underwear, ending on a funny and informative video from PBS. Before that, I researched the gates to the old city of Jerusalem. These two entanglements with Google have nothing in common except for me, that is. I’m writing a new book and… Continue reading A Post while Procrastinating
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Martin Luther: A Human Hero
Introduction Martin Luther was not the first reformer with radical ideas that astounded the Catholic Church. However, he was a man with human characteristics, making for a hero of the faith with which we can identify. On the one hand, he was educated and studious; on the other, he was rather uncouth and rude. “Perhaps… Continue reading Martin Luther: A Human Hero
Tuesday Morning Writings and Such
There’s a dog barking in the yard next door and one barking on tv. Between them, I might get a headache. I have been reading for an hour and a half for a class I’m taking. But an hour and a half of knowledge is way too much for right now. So, I’m taking a… Continue reading Tuesday Morning Writings and Such
Summer’s Over and…
Four days into the “burrh” months, and the temperature as recorded by my husband’s car thermometer at 5 something this afternoon was 91. With our car’s air conditioner on the fritz, that 91 activates the complainer in me. Yes, I realize I am not in fact suffering persecution, but my body disagrees. While taking some… Continue reading Summer’s Over and…
Food, Bible, and Playing with Words
Reese’s Pieces and coffee are not the best breakfast choices for a diabetic. Perhaps, since the coffee has no cream, sugar or anything else fake or sweet in it, the bitterness balances out the sugar and fake stuff in the candy. Yeah, I like that reasoning. Fits my mood this morning. Weed eaters right outside… Continue reading Food, Bible, and Playing with Words
Jesus’ Anointing at Bethany: an Exegesis of John 12:1-8
INTRODUCTION ORIENTATION AND CONTEXT Significance of Text Love, honor, and devotion are all played out in an account in the Gospel of John spanning only eight verses. It begins in the first verse of chapter 12 as a dinner given in honor to Jesus. Lazarus is alive again and sits at table with Him, Martha… Continue reading Jesus’ Anointing at Bethany: an Exegesis of John 12:1-8
The Real Issue
Have you ever seen a post on social media that you wanted to share but couldn't, because it had a bad word in it? Have you ever thought you were finished with a crochet project, only to see that you made a mistake and have to take out an entire row to fix your mistake?… Continue reading The Real Issue
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