I start the year with two distinct goals for my reading list, one is a number of books to read and the second a group of books I will prioritize reading. I set a goal that is attainable but not easily, and since I am a competitive person it pushes me to continue to read... Continue Reading →
My hope each year to read at least five books that have a real impact on the way I see the world and sharpen my thinking in some way. I never like to use the term "best books" because the books I pick are simply based on how they impacted me in a given year.... Continue Reading →
Each year I set two reading goals for the year, one is a number of books to read (usually 25-30 books) and the second a group of books I will prioritize reading. I set a goal that is attainable but not easily, and since I am a competitive person it pushes me to continue to... Continue Reading →
Each Year after Christmas I attempt to give a recap of what I read during the calendar year, usually with a top 5 list. But if I do only my top 5 there are books I've read that get left out and usually they are the fiction titles. So I am breaking out the fiction... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 8 Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. 9 The Lord’s angel stood before them, the Lord’s glory shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people. 11 Your savior is born today in... Continue Reading →
Scripture: John 12:20-36 20 Some Greeks were among those who had come up to worship at the festival. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and made a request: “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” 22 Philip told Andrew, and Andrew and Philip told Jesus. 23 Jesus replied, “The time has come for the Human... Continue Reading →
The erection and subsequent destruction of a display set up by the Satanic Temple in the Iowa State Capital Building has been major news in the circles I follow. Particularly because it has come on the heels of Rob Reiner announcing a movie project he worked on with the creators of Pure Flix highlighting the... Continue Reading →
Scripture: John 9:1-17 As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 Jesus’ disciples asked, “Rabbi, who sinned so that he was born blind, this man or his parents?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents. This happened so that God’s mighty works might be displayed in him. 4 While it’s daytime,... Continue Reading →
Scripture: John 8:12-30 12 Jesus spoke to the people again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me won’t walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” 13 Then the Pharisees said to him, “Because you are testifying about yourself, your testimony isn’t valid.” 14 Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about myself,... Continue Reading →
Scripture: John 3:1-21 There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a Jewish leader. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one could do these miraculous signs that you do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered, “I assure... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 