Monthly Archives: August 2006
Sprint, I Wish We Didn’t Have to Ditch Thee
We’ve been Sprint customers since the week after we got married and we’ve always loved our cell phone service. Reliable coverage, flexible plans (we added 7p nights and weekends for both phones for $5/mo) and great customer service brought us … Continue reading
Filed under general, technology
Orthodoxy Doesn’t Save
The point to glean here is that our doctrinal orthodoxy does not save us. Certainly, Scripture puts great emphasis on right doctrine. As a theologian, in the doctrine business, so to speak, I have no interest in depreciating the importance … Continue reading
New and Old
I think we are busier in Alabama already then we ever were in Richmond. It’s a good thing. New friends, new organization, new church… just in time for the season of sharp pencils and shiny new shoes. The start of … Continue reading
Filed under general
Remote Control: Good for TVs, Bad for Parenting
Having two small children and a household to run is hard work, but one thing I’ve consistently observed is how much difference my approach to my children makes in how frustrated I am and how well our days go. The … Continue reading
Filed under parental ponderings
New Cold War?
For the past two weeks my drive home usually coincides with NPR news, which has been dominated with coverage from the Middle East. What has struck me is that the growing threat of radical Islam in the Middle East is … Continue reading
Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman
Parenting in the Pew is part memoir and part practical theology as a pastor’s wife grapples with issues regarding children and the public worship service. For individuals and churches who are questioning participating in children’s ministry programs through elementary school, … Continue reading
Busy
The week was crazy and the weekend followed suit. We didn’t work today, but worship and fellowship all day wasn’t really… restful. I struggle with my theology of sabbath rest and my actual Sundays. In my ideal world, we’d sleep … Continue reading
Filed under family life, theology
Kitchen Pics
If you go to this link, you’ll see the family Flickr photos tagged kitchen, for a before and after effect.
Filed under family life, home sweet home
Fine Art Friday
The Little Children Being Brought to Jesus by Rembrandt (larger) I committed to doing FAF for a month, and I’ve done it for much longer than that and have enjoyed sharing fine art with you, but I think this week … Continue reading
Lists
I Need to Blog About Why I Blog Book Review: Parenting in the Pew I’m Excited About The first week of school ending tomorrow The Secret Craft Project Parents and siblings visiting Labor Day weekend The Mosleys coming into town … Continue reading
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WFD
So, I’m still designing photo announcements. I haven’t spent a dime on advertising (in print or on the web) but I’m considering it for the Christmas season. I’m also considering doing some sort of contest and giving away a free … Continue reading
Filed under general
For the First Day of School
O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities that they may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to be … Continue reading
Filed under family life, theology
| McLain
| Barbery
| Fitzpatrick
| Zusak
| Tickle
| Ricks
| Lupton
| Green
| Metaxas
| Wolters
