In preparation for THE big game tomorrow.
First snow
We’re enjoying the first snow in the north country today. Got four inches or so. The view from my study.
Pastoral virtues
TMS Alumni Blog has a piece on Pursuing Pastoral Virtues. Here’s the abreviated list, but you should read the full post. “Considering the difficulties of ministry and what it is that moves us off course – what are those things that keep us on the course?” WISDOM – I need an abundance of wisdom (James […]
Happy 230th Birthday USMC
Happy 230th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps, 10 November 2005. Updates: National Review Online: “The Marines@230, The Marine Corps was formed in a bar and then immediately went on a Caribbean cruise.” Love this quote: “As Marine general Jim Mattis says, ‘The Marines: no better friend, no worse enemy.’” Marines celebrate 230th years […]
Laptops for injured troops
Consider contributing to Project Valour-IT. Their efforts are going toward raising funds to provide voice-activated laptops for our injured troops. If you’re a blogger you should consider joining the friendly competition stationed here. Having served in “the Corp” I’ve signed this blog up for the USMC team which you can join here. Make sure you […]
Essential duties of a pastor
Reading The Best of Vance Havner1 this morning, his thoughts struck a common cord I’ve been challenged with lately, one I think more ministers of the Gospel should heed–especially myself. Vance Havner says… “I am convinced that if the devil can’t make us lazy, he will make us so busy here and there that the […]
An all-american diet
Great story–“Michigan Dad Loses 230 Pounds to Enlist in Army” (from)
Dave Ramsey says ditch debt
The New York Times has a piece today on Dave Ramsey. He’s serious about debt free living and doles out down to earth financial advice with a little marriage counseling mixed in when needed. His book Total Money Makeover is a worthwhile read and if you can’t find his weekday radio program locally you can […]