Gunner ends the year with mature insight. I suggest you read “Some Things I Learned in 2008.” Worship Leader has nominations for the top Worship Songs/Albums of 2008. You might find something here that you like. What do you look for when you buy a Bible? I’ve always thought more about translation and exterior look… Read More »
I was preparing a lesson on Passover a few nights ago when I came across this photo taken on Mt. Gerizim in 1993. Our only connection was that we were all students at a school in Jerusalem and we pooled our money together to hire an Arab taxi to take us to biblical sites in… Read More »
Some of you know Josh Clutterham (my tribute here; totaled car here) and you may know that his mother’s struggle with cancer is nearly over. You may not know that Josh has just written about the situation and God’s mercies in hard times. I know that he and his family would appreciate your prayers. UPDATE… Read More »
Ariel Berkowitz, teacher at IBEX, has had some very difficult situations in his family lately. I asked him if I could share the latest update here, knowing that most of my readers know him. He would appreciate your prayers. I’ll add to that that they could use financial support as well, as their family does… Read More »
I talked with Josh on the phone yesterday and he said that for the last couple of days he has had a brutal headache. I’ll spare you the details, but I think that “brutal” is a fair word. He has one of these lame insurance deals where you have to go to an incompetent doctor… Read More »
I received an email today that Joshua Clutterham, former IBEX student, TMC graduate, M.A. Biblical Counseling graduate, and employee of the Biblical Counseling program at The Master’s College was in a serious car accident. He was driving on Interstate 5 when he was hit by a drunk driver, causing his vehicle to roll hundreds of… Read More »
I wish it was January 28 again. It seems like forever ago… Wonderful people, with names supplied for those not fortunate enough to know them: Jenn Kintner, Gracie Jamison, Jeremy Edwards, me, Yuliya Molitvenik, Cynthia Hawkins Today, November 19, is Mark’s 8th birthday. He had a great day including a game of bowling with his… Read More »
I wouldn’t mind initiating some kind of “student watch” on this blog, though I fear many of my former students wouldn’t necessarily appreciate it. My feelings of affection and sometimes pride (not the kind that pretends that I have anything to do with it, but the good kind) may not be reciprocated. But I’ll do one… Read More »
My students are very dear to me. This may not be evident from my cold and cruel exterior, but it is deeply true and it extends far beyond their time in my classroom. Even those that I taught 10 years ago, I still feel a bond with them and remember them in many cases as… Read More »
Former IBEX students will especially be interested to hear that Ariel and D’vorah Berkowitz have just released a book on Hanukkah. The book is entitled, Hanukkah in the Home of the Redeemed: The Story of the Battle Against Assimilation and includes: – A historical summary of the events of the first Hanukkah– A practical guide… Read More »