Tag Archives: satisfaction

Some Italy Thoughts…

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

As I sit here in the sponsor lounge at The WILDS Christian camp it seems like ages ago that Em and I were with the FOCUS group working with our missionaries in northern Italy…but it was just a little over … Continue reading →

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Divine Satisfaction and the Environment…

Posted on February 18, 2010 by

Earlier this week I linked the story that revealed yet another fraud within the whole man-made global warming theory.  This of course pokes holes in the premises set forth not only by extremist environmental groups, but also in some well-intentioned … Continue reading →

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Moses and Divine Satisfaction…

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

After finishing Deuteronomy this week I was struck by this thought.  From an earthly perspective Moses spent most of his life aiming at one goal, leading a people into the promised land.  Through the course of approximately 80 years Moses … Continue reading →

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A Camping Thought…

Posted on December 31, 2009 by

This past Monday my wife, along another couple took a group of 7 teens and 2 young adults camping at Ft. Desoto State Park. This is somewhat of a yearly event, and this years trip was extra special due to … Continue reading →

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Achievement, Satisfaction, Grace and Tim Keller…

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

A article worth reading on Tim Keller appears at nymag.com.  In the article the author posts this statement made by Keller during a sermon on Habakkuk (emphasis mine): Now Keller takes Habakkuk’s rap against the Babylonians—their “need to clothe themselves … Continue reading →

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6 Years…

Posted on February 4, 2009 by

“Marriage….Marriage is what brings us together today.” 6 years ago  Sunday I married the most beautiful woman on the face of the earth.   A lot has happened in 6 years.  For starters, on the day we said our vows the … Continue reading →

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Simplicity…

Posted on December 11, 2008 by

John Adams (a relative of mine I am informed), lived during amazing times.  Few people have had the opportunity to shape the government that their children would be governed by to the extent that John Adams and other notable Americans … Continue reading →

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A Key to Divine Satisfaction…

Posted on July 9, 2008 by

One major key to being truly satisfied is to keep that which will truly satisfy us in the forefront of our minds. Or as the apostle Paul put it in Colossians 3:2: “Set your mind on things above, not on … Continue reading →

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Shooting Off Topic…

Posted on March 28, 2008 by

Warning….this post has nothing to do with the main theme of this blog, other than the fact that God has given me a beautiful bride that I love spending time with, and with whom I enjoy the mutual pursuit of … Continue reading →

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To Raise and Lower Your Blood Pressure……

Posted on March 19, 2008 by

Read this to raise your blood pressure as you contemplate the effects of taking the Cross out of Easter. Then read the following by C.S. Lewis and allow your blood pressure to return to normal as you ponder the complete … Continue reading →

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