Exodus begins in medias res with a listing of the names of the children of Jacob. (Jacob is also called Israel, and so his children are called the “Israelites.” The…
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Ann Coulter makes her living as a media personality by writing and saying provocative things. To cite a recent example, her August 6 post about Dr. Kent Brantly, the American medical…
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Have you ever known things about people that you had to keep to yourself? On Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2011, President Obama and the rest of the National Security Council…
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Sure, we’re busy, but what are we actually getting done? Rather than getting more done, what about getting the right things done? This is Greg McKeown’s suggestion in his book…
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(I had my wife take this picture–I want to remember today.) We’re about halfway through 2014. How are you doing on your goals for the year? Pull-ups One of…
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(The crowd really gets going at the “rockets’ red glare” part, about 33 seconds in–makes my hair stand up. USA!) [7/8/14 update at 9:36 AM CDT: I’ve slightly edited the…
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Today was a red-letter day. I don’t remember my granddaddy baptizing me. I do remember my confirmation, kneeling on the lumpy pad at the communion rail in my little…
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I skipped my 6:00 AM workout this morning for only the 3rd time since December 21, 2013.¹ I’ve been ruthless these past 6 months about getting up early…
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One Simple Step To Your Dream Job 1. Lower your standards and come work for me. Details below. Executive Assistant to Munger Place Pastor This busy position provides administrative support…
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I loved the first 2 hours of Darren Aronofsky’s Noah. I have no problem with the creative liberties Mr. Aronofsky takes with the source material–in fact I loved his creativity.…