Archive for October, 2007

 

12 October 2007 | 10:10 AM

Diversionary Tactics

~~~Day’?s Verse:Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.Galatians 1:10~~~ Yesterday we ran out of printer paper. This in and of itself is something of a feat, [...]



9 October 2007 | 11:52 AM

Icy Showers and a Gollum Debate

~~~Day’?s Verse:But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.2 Cor. 11:3~~~ The last two days, I have taken freezing showers at work. I came in on Monday to find that the hot water to [...]



7 October 2007 | 01:21 PM

Happiness Really IS a Clean Bike

~~~Day’?s Verse:Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if [...]



5 October 2007 | 11:55 AM

Finish the Story

~~~Day’?s Verse:Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.2 Cor. 9:6-7~~~ Once upon a time, when I was in high school and [...]



4 October 2007 | 06:25 AM

Sick Day

~~~Day’?s Verse:But just as you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us — see that you also excel in this grace of giving.2 Cor 8:7~~~ Yesterday I weighted myself: 108.4 pounds. Then I peed, and, curious, weighed myself again: 107.8 pounds. Wow — [...]



2 October 2007 | 05:35 AM

Whirlwind Weekend

~~~Day’?s Verse:Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.2 Cor. 7:1~~~ Normally Ian and I spend our weekends in PJs, reading our books and avoiding the outside world. Occasionally we might venture out for donuts, milk, or other [...]