(The following is from my September 2011 Newsletter. You can see the whole newsletter here.”) When I typed the dateline for this issue of my newsletter, I realized that this month is the tenth anniversary of 9-1-1. Isn’t it funny how everyone knows exactly what I mean when I type those numerals? I don’t think there’s a person alive who …
The Importance of Cleaning House
I’m continuing my morning Bible study of the books of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. On one level you can look at these accounts of the kings of Judah and Israel as a history lesson. We learn important lessons by studying history, examples of both good and bad behavior. Who was it who said, “Those who ignore history are doomed …
Where I’ve Been and Where I’m Going
Okay, so I surfed over to look at my website the other day and realized I’ve been neglectful. My blog is outdated, my Reader Fun page is outdated, my upcoming events aren’t posted…gosh, didja think I disappeared? Never fear – I am here! Sometimes life gets in the way of social networking, though, ya know? That’s happened to me for …
Raising a Child Who Does What’s Right
I’ve been reading about the historical kings of Israel and Judah. Man, some of them were pretty awful! They basically ignored the God who had made them a nation, and allowed – even encouraged – the people to worship other gods and forget the teachings of the Lord who had redeemed them from slavery and led them to the Promised …
Biblical Parallels in Narnia – Deep Magic
Today we’ll end our discussion of the biblical parallels in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. When we left Narnia last, Edmund has been restored to his family. But he is a traitor, and there’s a price that must be paid. The witch reminds Aslan of the Deep Magic – the rule that says every traitor’s life belongs to …
Biblical Parallels in Narnia – The Past is Past
Today I’m continuing our examination of the Biblical truths in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. When we last talked, we left Peter, Susan, Lucy, and the beavers on the trail to join Aslan. I’ll skip over a big part of the story and come to one of my favorite scenes in any of the seven Chronicles of Narnia. …
Biblical Parallels in Narnia – Never Christmas
Today I’ll continue my look at the Biblical truths in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. As we discussed the last time, Lucy has gotten into Narnia by herself. At first her brothers and sister don’t believe her, but then they finally step through the wardrobe themselves. When they finally get into the frozen land …
Biblical Parallels in Narnia – The Door
I love to study the elements of a great story and try to identify Truth. Of course, stories like The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis, are so much fun to study, because the Biblical parallels are so strong. Do you know the story? Even if you haven’t read the book, maybe you’ve seen the movie, …
What’s Another Day?
Today is my birthday! My first conscious thought of the morning was a prayer, “Good morning, Lord. It’s my birthday.” I know you’ll probably think I’m crazy when I say this, but sometimes I can feel the Lord’s response. Not in words necessarily, but I will get an impression of His love, or His regard, or even His humor. So …
Be Nice to the Prophet
The other day I read a section in 2 Kings that I had to stop and think about for a long time. It’s the part where Elisha, a prophet of God, is being harassed by a gang of teenagers. (Okay, the Bible doesn’t say gang and it doesn’t say teengers. I assume they were a pretty big gang, and I …