Archive for December, 2008
31 December 2008 | 01:30 PM
Playing Hooky
~~~Day’s Verse:For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to Jew first and also to Greek. For in it is the righteousness of God revealed, from faith to faith; as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith.” Romans [...]
30 December 2008 | 04:10 AM
The Dreary Feel of Real Life
~~~Day’s Verse:But as for me, I would seek God,And I would place my cause before God;Who does great and unsearchable things,Wonders without number.He gives rain on the earthAnd sends water to the fields,So that He sets on high those who are lowly,And those who mourn are lifted to safety.Job 5:8-11~~~
Don’t get me wrong: I feel [...]
29 December 2008 | 03:38 AM
Round and About Again
~~~Day’s Verse:And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:3-5~~~
There’s something [...]
26 December 2008 | 02:51 PM
Doings and Goings-On
~~~Day’s Verse:Is not your fear of God your confidence,And the integrity of your ways your hope?Job 4:6~~~
26 DEC 2008:Snow continues to fall.
I find this remarkable, frankly. My parents’ neighborhood continues as a morass of knee- to ankle-deep slushy snow, often atop a slick frozen snowy layer. So far, I have helped push 10 cars and [...]
22 December 2008 | 06:02 AM
Snow in the Northwest
~~~Day’s Verse:God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding.
He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’
So that all men he has made may know his work,he stops every man from his labor.Job 37:5-7~~~
Today is my second day in a row being [...]
21 December 2008 | 01:26 PM
Finally In Seattle
~~~Day’s Verse:Just as you do not know the path of the wind and how bones are formed in the womb of the pregnant woman, so you do not know the activity of God who makes all things.Ecclesiastes 11:5~~~
Our travel on Saturday will probably go into the family legends as one of our most nightmarish trips [...]
19 December 2008 | 01:59 PM
Not in Seattle Yet
~~~Day’s Verse:Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.John 14:27~~~
Ian and I have never gotten stranded while traveling, so today we get to blaze new territory (for us). The friends who [...]
16 December 2008 | 09:35 AM
Down Low Glow Email Exchange
~~~Day’s Verse:For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.Esther 8:16~~~
I love my down low glow. I love the supremely visible feeling of having this light arrangement. I love hearing people exclaim in admiration and surprise as I go by. I love seeing the road lit up and blue [...]
15 December 2008 | 12:15 PM
Christmas Music Twitch
~~~Day’s Verse:Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint;protect my life from the threat of the enemy.Psalm 64:1~~~
A local radio station plays only Christmas music from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Day. I’m sure when they started this, it sounded like a good idea. But as a listener subjected against her will to [...]
13 December 2008 | 01:41 PM
Quest for Reflectivity
~~~Days Verse:He who guards his mouth and his tongue,Guards his soul from troubles.Proverbs 21:23~~~
On Thursday night a car turning left from a side street almost hit me because I have no reflectivity or illumination on the sides of my bike. Front and rear I have impressively bright lights, but drivers turning from side streets have [...]
