Archive for July, 2007
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2007In my last post I talked about having fun decoding some of the modern Greek I saw during my recent trip to Europe. I also enjoyed some of the peculiarities of English in Britain. Of course the Brit might well object that their ways are standard, and ours are peculiar, since their claim to English […]
Loving Language
Monday, July 30th, 2007One of the things I most enjoy about traveling in foreign countries is being exposed to different languages. During my days as a student I actually studied seven languages. Yes, seven: Spanish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Latin. All of these except Spanish were required for my doctoral program. Now let me hasten to […]
Sunday Inspiration from Pray the Gospels
Sunday, July 29th, 2007Excerpt
He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?”
Mark 4:40
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Prayer
Dear Lord, thank You for this passage from Mark. I need it today. You know that. Like Your disciples, I have experienced Your power in so many, many ways. And, like Your disciples, I can […]
Evensong in London
Saturday, July 28th, 2007While in London, my wife and I attended a Sunday Evensong service at St. James Paddington Anglican church. While walking in, I noticed the sign advertised: “Professional choir at both service.” This made me worry a bit. Are folks coming to hear beautiful music, or to worship and commune with God.
As it turned out, not […]
Heaven’s Gain, Our Loss
Friday, July 27th, 2007Heaven recently gained one of the finest men I ever knew, Raymond Ortlund. No doubt about it, heaven’s gain is our loss.
Ray had a broad and blessed ministry as a pastor, preacher, teacher, writer, and discipler. He served as pastor in several churches, including the Lake Avenue Community Church in Pasadena, California, where is […]
Just in Case You’re Confused
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007Just after I got off the plane in London, I saw the sign to the right. I had to chuckle. Of course we Americans would refer euphemistically to the “Women’s Restroom,” though women don’t actually rest in such places. We Americans aren’t quite so blunt about the existence of toilets in our so-called restrooms.
But, even […]
More from Kensington Gardens
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007Part 8 of series: European Reflections 2006
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In my last post I talked a bit about Peter Pan, who was “created” in Kensington Gardens, Londan, through the creativity of J. M. Barie. Today I thought I’d share a few more fun pictures from this lovely park.
There are […]
Peter Pan Still Charms
Monday, July 23rd, 2007Part 7 of series: European Reflections 2006
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One of the most beloved of plays written for children is Peter Pan, by J. M. Barie. It began with stories that Barie told the children of a close friend, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies. One of these children, Peter, gave Peter […]
Sunday Inspiration from Pray the Psalms
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007Excerpt
May he grant you your heart’s desire,
and fulfill all your plans.
Psalm 20:4
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Prayer
O Lord, You are the one who can grant my heart’s desire. Indeed, as I reflect upon what I truly want in life, You are my heart’s desire! Sure, there are other things I want, and many […]
Santorini
Saturday, July 21st, 2007Santorini is a collection of islands in the southern Aegean Sea. Technically, it’s called an archipelago, and it is part of Greece. Santorini was formed from an ancient volcano, which, when it blew its top, left a circular group of islands arond a central caldera. (The photo shows part of Oia.)
We visited Santorini for a […]
Photos from Ephesus
Friday, July 20th, 2007On our recent trip to Europe, we had the chance to visit Ephesus, which lies just off the western coast of Turkey. Some of what we saw in Ephesus was truly amazing, such as the theatre in the photo to the right.
Only a few steps from the place where I snapped the photo of the […]
Friends
Thursday, July 19th, 2007Friends sitting in an open market in Tuscania, Italy.
Being in London as History is Made
Wednesday, July 18th, 2007Part 6 of series: European Reflections 2006
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As the last leg of our European sojourn, my wife and I spent six days in London. We were there from July 1 to July 7. Though it was not our plan, we ended up there as history was being […]
Flowers, Anyone?
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007The flowers throughout London are wonderful, especially in flower boxes and hanging baskets. On their exteriors, most pubs feature baskets spilling over with bright, colorful flowers. But the Churchill Arms has to take the cake (or the scone, or whatever you take in Britain). This pub, just to the west of Kensington Garden, has more […]
Why Do Europeans Smoke So Much? Section B
Monday, July 16th, 2007Part 5 of series: European Reflections 2006
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In my last post I began to theorize on why Europeans, in general, smoke more than Americans. My first idea was:
Reason #1: Europeans Smoke More Because They’re Less Aware of the Health Risks Associated with Smoking
Today I’ll suggest two further […]
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