Last Thursday our seminary hosted an ELCA Listening Post discussion for aid in formulating an ELCA social statement regarding the science of Genetics as it pertains to the Christian faith. Our guest was Dr. Robert R. Lebel from the Greenwood Genetics Center in South Carolina, about an hour away from our seminary.
This was a fascinating [...]
At the onset of summer my wife and I decided to begin eating healthier and to start getting more exercise. The goal was not necessarily to lose weight (yes it was) but simply to improve our over all health. We began the South Beach Diet and went back to the gym at least four times [...]
Somewhere along the line, my getting more exercise and in better shape has morphed into me being on a diet. I hate being on a diet. Diets usually accomplish two things for me; they make me hungry and they make me irritable. Tonight is a perfect example.
My lovely wife and I are now on the [...]
Well, today was my first day back from my “mini” vacation. It was good to get away from all of the busy-ness, but it is also so good to be back among the folks whom I have grown to know and love over the past seven months. I am particularly happy to find that I [...]
I have never really been one to make New Year’s Resolutions, but it seems as though everyone I know is making them. I have listened to several tell me how they are going to lose weight, save money, pray more and read their Bible each day. In fact, I have heard so many people talk [...]
Things have been rather quiet since Christmas day, and I have enjoyed some quiet time in my office this week. I have also had the opportunity to have serious discussion with others on topics such as drug abuse, alcoholism, and bipolar disorder. I have known people through the years who suffer from one or the [...]
Dear Blogosphere,
I think I have contributed to my dog’s delinquency. Let me explain. We rescued Quincy from the animal shelter about five years ago. Undoubtedly, his former owners did not or could not care for him with all of his, shall we say, inconveniences. Quincy is allergic to many things. He has seasonal allergies, he’s [...]
Mark at The Journey has posted some very useful words for those who find themselves facing the prospect of caring for their aging parents. It just goes to show that when considering the Ten Commandments, there is always more than meets the eye. The fourth commandment says that we are to honor our father and [...]
Let me first say that I like to think of my blog as a place where I can pass on a little wit and wisdom. I am long on wit, but wisdom is sometimes a challenge. Some may disagree, but I think this post is a case where wisdom prevails.I have to respond to a [...]
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