Monthly Archives: January 2010
The First Year
This series will be a rambling collection of my thoughts. My intention isn’t to guilt or goad, but to encourage, if something doesn’t resonate with you, feel free to disregard it. Parenting an infant is a baptism by fire. One … Continue reading
Filed under parental ponderings
Holiness by John Webster
I quoted this book recently, and would be remiss if I didn’t give it a mini-review now that I’ve finished it. If you enjoy theology, this is a must read. The topic of holiness is addressed systematically in a way … Continue reading
Parental Ponderings?
I am realizing more and more both how far I am from the baby stage and how much I want to remember some of the things I discovered along the way. Is that something y’all are interested in reading about? … Continue reading
Filed under family life
Sleepy
I’ve been feeling like a zombie for a few days now. Just SO tired. (I often feel tired, but this is crazy-tired.) Caffeine doesn’t cut it. Neither does sleeping more. Ideas?
Filed under health
Lexi’s Jams
Lexi and I spend a good amount of time alone together in the car. One of our favorite activities lately is to put the ipod on shuffle and let her rate the songs. Here are some of her current favorites … Continue reading
Filed under culture, parental ponderings
From Fear to Freedom by Rose Marie Miller
From Fear to Freedom is an account of one woman’s realization over many years of how she was living in a way that contradicted what she thought she believed about God and the world. I had a hard time connecting … Continue reading
Misconceptions about Disaster Relief
Over the last few years, I’ve read and learned a bit more about mercy ministry and what has been shown to work and not work, what is and isn’t helpful. I really appreciated this article by the relief director of … Continue reading
Filed under theology
Tweets of the Week
+ Tonight will probably be the only time I ever say the words of institution out loud in church. about 5 hours ago from web + Tonight’s reception reminded me of my longstanding desire to be a part of a … Continue reading
Filed under general
There is Love
Our friend Jon just posted a new song on his website. It’s beautiful and true.
Filed under culture
Holiness in the Church
“Realized moral excellence does not necessarily constitute holiness and may contradict it. Holiness is visible as faith’s penitent cry for forgiveness and mercy, its appeal for God to do what the Church cannot do for itself, namely, to keep it … Continue reading
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Chicken Lo Mein
I am planning to post more recipes on the blog again, it’s the easiest way for me to keep track of and find recipes I like with my personal tweaks. One of my goals this year is to introduce the … Continue reading
Life is a Miracle by Wendell Berry
Wendell Berry is a prophet for our time, and this is a great introduction to his non-fiction. Life is a Miracle describes how lack of connection to the community, over-specialization and lack of dialogue between the disciplines hurts everyday people, … Continue reading
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