I read through the Old Testament book Nahum yesterday and again this morning. It's a great reminder to me of God's bigness and control and involvement in world affairs. In our churches we focus much on the goodness and mercy of of God. Nahum acknowledges as much too: 7 The Lord is good, a refuge … Continue reading The Illusion of Our Power
Random thoughts from my day off (so far)
So after a long few days preparing and running Operation X, an outreach experience for our student ministry I am taking the first of a few days off. It hasn't been uneventful however. I'm currently at a Krispy Kremes in Mesa waiting for our Mazda to get fixed. I went first for a physical and … Continue reading Random thoughts from my day off (so far)
Regrettably Lacking in Regret
As I watched the first presidential debate between Senators McCain and Obama I sat up awaiting the candidates response to one question posed by moderator Jim Lehrer possibly more than any of the others. "Much has been said about the lessons of Vietnam, what do you see as the lessons of Iraq?" John McCain's response … Continue reading Regrettably Lacking in Regret