Archive for August, 2009
« Previous EntriesIntroduction to the Theology of Work Project
Monday, August 31st, 2009I have recently been asked to participate in compelling new project, the Theology of Work Project. I have agreed to be involved, not only because the whole matter of faith and work lies close to the heart of Laity Lodge, but also because I think this project has potential to make a significant difference in […]
Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
Sunday, August 30th, 2009Lead Me to the Rock
READ Psalm 61:1-8
From the ends of the earth,
I cry to you for help
when my heart is overwhelmed.
Lead me to the towering rock of safety.
Psalm 61:2
Psalm 61 expresses the desperate prayer of one who senses a great need for God. David prays “from the ends of the earth” (61:2). Although this […]
Different Places and Their Distinctive Smells
Friday, August 28th, 2009Have you ever noticed how different places have different and distinctive smells? I expect you have, especially if you’ve visited a seaside community on vacation. Even before you can hear the waves crashing on the beach or the seagulls calling, you can smell the change in the air, the hint of brine that grows ever […]
Visiting Montana State University
Thursday, August 27th, 2009Last week I visited Montana State University along with my son. He is interested in attending film school for college, and Montana State has a well-regarded program in film, television, and theatre. Not surprisingly, one of the most attractive features of Montana State is its location in Bozeman, a delightful town with fantastic winter sports […]
Montana Countryside Outside of Bozeman
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009The following photos need no explanation . . . .
Hike to Lava Lake
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009During our recent trip to Montana, my family and I, along with several friends, hiked to Lava Lake. This 5.5 mile hike involved a substantial climb (1600 ft) along a fast-moving creek. The forest was dense and lush. The trailhead is about a half-hour south of Bozeman, on the edge of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. […]
Fun Photos from Vacation
Monday, August 24th, 2009My son and his friend chase the cattle off of our trail in the Montana mountains . . . .
Who says there are palm trees in Montana?
Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009Keep on Praying
READ Matthew 7:7-11
”Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”
Matthew 7:7
The New Living Translation of Matthew 7:7 adds “keep on” to the more common trio of imperatives (ask, seek, knock). This […]
How Things Change . . .
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009Yesterday I put up a photo of my son, Nathan, and me at the beginning of our first backpacking trip together. I believe that picture was taken in the summer of 2000. Here’s another look at that photo.
We were at the trailhead for the Sherman Lakes trail out of Mammoth Lakes in California. It was […]
Intimate Fellowship and Complete Joy
Friday, August 21st, 2009Part 21 of series: What is the Christian Life?
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I began this series by looking at the sad situation that motivated John to write his first letter. Poor theology plus unloving behavior had led some members of his church to depart, leaving behind their former brothers and sisters […]
Hiking in Montana
Thursday, August 20th, 2009Here are a couple of photos from a hike that my wife and I took while on vacation in Montana. The hike was in Flathead National Forest, not far from Swan Lake.
It was certainly nice of somebody to string that rope across the log bridge.
Some wild turkeys on a fence. I think these are Merriam’s […]
Intimate Fellowship Encompasses Four Common Ideas of the Christian Life (Section 2)
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009Part 11 of series: What is the Christian Life?
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In my last post in this series I began to examine several common ideas of the Christian life and their relationship to intimate fellowship. These ideas included:
1. The Christian life is being in heaven after death.
2. The Christian life […]
Intimate Fellowship Encompasses Four Common Ideas of the Christian Life
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009Part 10 of series: What is the Christian Life?
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So far in this series, I have been exploring the idea that the Christian life is, essentially, intimate fellowship with God and God’s people. I have based my discussion primarily on the first letter of John in the New […]
Walking in Darkness and Light (continued)
Monday, August 17th, 2009Part 9 of series: What is the Christian Life?
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In yesterday’s post I began examining a passage from 1 John that uses the metaphor of walking to talk about how we live. To review, here’s the text:
This is the message he has given us to announce to you: […]
Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
Sunday, August 16th, 2009God Was Still with Joseph
READ Genesis 39:7-23
But the LORD was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. And the LORD made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden.
Genesis 39:21
In the first part of Genesis 39, God was with Joseph even though he was a slave of Potiphar. As a result, […]
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