I have tried to make it abundantly clear that I am pro-life but that I think many who are in the political pro-life camp are actually hindering the cause.This point came home to me again last week when someone said I was not pro-life when I asked how many new pediatricians were hired to compensate... Continue Reading →
What I am Excited to Read in 2023
Each year I set two reading goals for the year, one is a number of books to read (usually 25-30 books) and the second a group of books I will prioritize reading. I set a goal that is attainable but not easily, and since I am a competitive person it pushes me to continue to... Continue Reading →
On Reading Scripture
Let's face it, the Bible can be a difficult book to read and understand, and we all need help capturing it's meaning. On the Book Shelf tab I have a list of resources that I have found helpful but a list is not always helpful. While reading commentaries is helpful, it is probably impractical to... Continue Reading →
On Reading Books Dangerous Books
On of those lines I think about often comes from JRR Tolkien “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.”. The same can be said about reading when one reads the right... Continue Reading →
The Five Most Important Books I Read this Year
There were six books that certainly deserved to be on this list this year and so I had to leave one off, I chose to leave off A War of Loves: The Unexpected Story of a Gay Activist Discovering Jesus by David Bennett. It was a great book for me to read this year and... Continue Reading →
RIF Week 2
Last year I decided to begin a week of blog posts I called RIF Week after the great school program from my childhood Reading is Fundamental. This Year I am continuing this week of posts dedicated to reading and hope people give me their critiques of the books I have and am planning on reading... Continue Reading →
2nd Tuesday of Advent
Yule Log John 1:4-5, 9-13 4 through the Word was life, and the life was the light for all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness doesn’t extinguish the light. 9 The true light that shines on all people was coming into the world. 10 The light was in the world,... Continue Reading →
2nd Monday of Advent
Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 8 Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. 9 The Lord’s angel stood before them, the Lord’s glory shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people. 11 Your savior... Continue Reading →
Text for the Week: On Service
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11 7 The end of everything has come. Therefore, be self-controlled and clearheaded so you can pray. 8 Above all, show sincere love to each other, because love brings about the forgiveness of many sins. 9 Open your homes to each other without complaining. 10 And serve each other according to the... Continue Reading →
The Need to Get to the Heart of the Matter
One of my favorite podcasts is Biologos' Language of God, I encourage anyone with an interest in sound theology or science to subscribe. On the most recent episode the guests discussed how the majority of people believe that science and religion are at odds in general but when questioned about specific science and theology questions... Continue Reading →
Saints & Idiots 