I’ve been reading Leland Ryken’s book, Work and Leisure. In it, he defends the Puritans. Way to go! It’s pretty interesting if you get into it. Here’s a clip: The Reformers began by rejecting the medieval division of work into sacred and secular. To this they added the doctrine of vocation or calling, by which… Read More »
I was mowing the lawn and trimming the bushes, doing my job to fulfill the dominion mandate of Genesis… Then I cut the power cord with the electric trimmer. I guess I’ll have to finish up the bushes another day. But I can go on and work on cleaning my room, doing my Reformation Report,… Read More »
I’m back! Europe was wonderful. I am grateful to God for the chance to go. The Swiss Alps declare the glory of God. What is man that he is mindful of us? Nothing in all creation can separate us from his love. We have so much to praise God for. He has been faithful to… Read More »
“Good luck” says a friend as a depart to my final. “Good luck” says another a few moments later. And another…and another. By now, I should be full of good luck. No. It is not luck that got me through my finals. It is my sovereign God. How we speak shows what we believe in… Read More »
So this Friday, my friends threw me a surprise party since I am graduating soon. (If i pass all my classes.) I was surprised at the turn out. I guess I’m loved. After that, we watched “The Village” at Susan’s house. I thought it was a pretty good movie. Its unique. I never saw a… Read More »
Gotta love Grove City weather. It’s snowing! Yesterday, 3 of us listened to a sermon by Jeff Purswell on calling. Today’s sermon at the OPC was on Titus 1. It was almost as if Pastor Dodds sat in on our meeting! God has a way of reiterating things for my digestion.
As Christians we are to judge all things with a spirit of discernment. 2 Corinthians 2:15. Discernment will help us to distinguish what is good and pleasing to God and to find true contentment. (Sorry for the Piper coming out in me.) This Wednesday, Grovers had the opportunity to sit before a law panel and… Read More »
Is this a good reason for Asian pride? “Dear Cecil: A good friend of mine, a Chinese born in Nanking, China, told me that many Chinese (including himself) do not need to use deodorant. “We don’t have sweat glands under our arms,” he said, “We don’t need to use deodorant.” I’d always thought that all… Read More »
April 3rd, several inches of snow. April 6th, 70ish degrees outside. The igloo is still there!
Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast… Read More »