Ten years ago today, our lives changed. For many years (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008), it was my habit to post here on the anniversary of what I refer to as my “exile.” I’ve recently decided that that’s inappropriate, as the true exile from Israel didn’t allow regular return visits. Nonetheless, I feel a real… Read More »
In thinking about for my work this week, it strikes me that I have a lot of variety. Genesis – I’m lecturing on chapters 9–13 in my Genesis course. Numbers – this week in Sunday School I ‘ll be teaching chapter 17. Job and Ecclesiastes – I ‘ll be teaching these two books in OT… Read More »
One thing that I’m not doing is blogging here. I wish I were. I have some interesting ideas from time to time that I would love to get down in writing. But I have a few minutes on a Friday evening and I thought I might provide a snapshot of what’s going on that might… Read More »
In the debate on Thursday, Marco Rubio expressed concern with Ted Cruz’s proposal for a VAT (value-added tax). The creation of a new tax could ultimately lead to increased taxation, as the old taxes could remain or the new tax rate could be increased. Rubio’s concern is valid, as history shows that governments tend to… Read More »
This is the best medical explanation of the value of sleep that I have ever read. Do we really still need footnotes? Recommended TED talk: The danger of a single story Five Gay Marriage Myths – recommended reading. Here’s how to get your daughter ready for dating so you won’t need a shotgun.
I’ve collected these links over quite a long time. As long as you don’t limit your reading to the most recent, you may find something of interest here. Is this the next (honest) Lance Armstrong? This Washington Post profile will teach you more about the sport of cycling. What a Difference Six Years Can Make… Read More »
This tour of the space station is long (25 min) but fascinating. The NIV84 is still online at one website. Krauthammer argues that the GOP can win on abortion if it focuses on banning late-term abortions. The best thing I read on the Grammys and the society they represent was by Jerry Shepherd. Wow: I… Read More »
A new semester began this week. I have some hungry students and I am thankful. David Brooks has some good advice on comforting those who are suffering. One good line: “Don’t compare, ever. Don’t say, “I understand what it’s like to….” Israel recently jailed and deported a British tourist for telling others about Jesus. This… Read More »
There are beautiful buildings, and then there are beautiful libraries. Here are the most spectacular abandoned places in the world. Which is worse? To be afraid to die or to be afraid to live? Two seminary professors at Baptist Bible Seminary are trusting God with their painful diseases. That’s not ironic. I agree with… Read More »
I am alive. Still intending to keep this blog alive as well. Thanks for stopping by. Here are some links of interest. My family enjoyed hearing how Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart might have played “Happy Birthday.” I’ve been pronouncing Iran wrong for a long time. Iraq too. The Maccabeats sing good Hebrew harmony. I’ve been… Read More »