Posted in Walking By Day on Sep 2nd, 2009
An article yesterday over at Christianity Today, contained an announcement that Zondervan would be unveiling a new translation in a few years – The NIV 2011 I am not sure yet what it is actually going to be called. There is a lot of interesting discussion on why the new translation and the controversy that [...]
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Posted in Walking By Day on Jul 21st, 2009
I am always in the mood for the chance to win something; if you are too, then you might want to check out the Bible giveaway at Logos. I have also been thinking about finally investing in some Bible study software and Logos has long been at the top of the list. [...]
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Posted in Walking By Day on Dec 1st, 2008
[This was an article I wrote for the Cheboygan Tribune. I also posted it over at my church's website.]
For many, the day after Thanksgiving is the day to wake early and, armed with sale ads, stake out the stores for the best bargains on what has come to be known as Black Friday. The [...]
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Posted in Walking By Day on Nov 23rd, 2008
[An article I wrote for the Cheboygan Tribune and also posted on my church's website.]
Consider these hard economic times pure joy, my brothers and sisters. Did you know that’s in the Bible? Well, not exactly those words. What James 1:2 says is “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever your [...]
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Posted in Walking By Day on Apr 30th, 2007
Over this last weekend, two people that I know joined the church triumphant. One I knew well, the other only in passing. But there are some similarities that strike me …
On Friday, Robert Webber, author and theologian died after a long bout with pancreatic cancer. Most of my connection with Bob comes [...]
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Posted in Walking By Day on Feb 8th, 2007
While in The Log Mark book store buying Little House on the Prairie for my girls, I asked Sue Bronson what the big sellers have been. She pointed me to a fiction book about life in the circus and then a stack of diet books. It’s amazing how many books can be written to tell [...]
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Posted in Walking By Day on Jan 30th, 2007
The last day of the symposium. By the end I was tired. I was tired when I came and the days are good, but they are long.
Probably the most interesting was a session on providence, preaching and pastoral care. The topic dealt with how we deal with the whole suffering and evil [...]
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Posted in Walking By Day on Jan 30th, 2007
I didn’t get this written while I was at the symposium. Spent the evening out with my brother, sister-in-law, nephew and niece at a good Chinese restaurant instead.
I missed part of the opening worship service because I went to the Eerdman’s bookstore instead. Lead me not into temptation. A great selection of [...]
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Posted in Walking By Day on Jan 26th, 2007
I just finished up day one of the Worship Symposium at Calvin Seminary. I am staying in Grand Rapids with by brother Bob and his wife, Maureen. Maureen even spoiled me by putting chocolates on the pillow in my room. She’s the best.
I had a good day at the symposium. Opening [...]
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Posted in Walking By Day on Jan 23rd, 2007
Last night my wonderful wife checked my blog here and wondered why I have not written for a while. Lots of reasons. But, it’s time to start again. Part of it for me was figuring out why to blog.
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