Archive for March, 2010

 

31 March 2010 | 10:14 AM

Why I Love the Bike Alliance

Day’s Verse:
So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders.
Acts 14:3
Direct quote from the employee handbook:
BAW employees dress and grooming are important factors in maintaining a professional atmosphere and in conveying a proper image [...]



30 March 2010 | 04:44 PM

In Sight

Day’s Verse:
O LORD, my strength and my fortress,
my refuge in time of distress,
to you the nations will come
from the ends of the earth…
Jeremiah 16:19
What’s in sight? The end of several things:

Our tenure as long-term [...]



29 March 2010 | 01:15 PM

Slough of Despond

Day’s Verse:
“The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation.
He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior…”
2 Samuel 22:2-3
Do you ever want to [...]



28 March 2010 | 01:13 PM

Stalking the Wild House: First Attempt

Day’s Verse:
The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,
“Hosanna!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Blessed is the King [...]



26 March 2010 | 11:10 AM

Barking

Day’s Verse:
“Do men make their own gods?
Yes, but they are not gods!”
Jeremiah 16:20
This is one thing I’m working on these days. If you’re here April 3rd, I would sure love some volunteer help distributing KDOG door hangers. More details here and here.



24 March 2010 | 10:22 AM

My Life Is Full

Day’s Verse:
There was a man named Cornelius who lived in Caesarea, captain of the Italian Guard stationed there. He was a thoroughly good man. He had led everyone in his house to live worshipfully before God, was always helping people in need, and had the habit of prayer.
Acts 10:1-2 (context)
So I’m sorry if you [...]



23 March 2010 | 01:17 PM

For Reals!

Day’s Verse:
Hear and pay attention,
do not be arrogant,
for the LORD has spoken.
Jeremiah 13:15
At work, I’ve been doing research on policies for “hiring” and “exiting” volunteers. The Bike Alliance doesn’t have any such policies even for staff that I can [...]



22 March 2010 | 02:39 PM

And the Moral of the Story?

Day’s Verse:
You are always righteous, O LORD,
when I bring a case before you.
Yet I would speak with you about your justice:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
[...]



19 March 2010 | 08:54 PM

Rental Bike Time

Day’s Verse:
Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.
Acts 9:22 (context)
I finally caved and rented a bike for the remainder of the time my Seven is out of commission. I’ve ridden the Xtracycle all week, first for fun on Monday with [...]



16 March 2010 | 09:04 PM

No Wonder

Day’s Verse:
Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God;
only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.
Proverbs 1:7
Now I know why my throat was sore after Bike Expo: Assuming I spent 30 seconds (probably a little long) talking to each visitor to the Bike Alliance [...]