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Summer Under the Son

For the Lord has told me this: “I will watch quietly from my dwelling place— as quietly as the heat rises on a summer day, or as the morning dew forms during the harvest.”Isaiah 18:4 It’s hard to believe another summer is upon us, yet sunny days and warmer nights beckon us to change things […]

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The Old Deluder Satan Law

“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.”   Proverbs 22:6 NLT Have you ever heard of the Old Deluder Satan Law? If not, you aren’t alone. This 1647 piece of legislation from the Massachusetts Bay Colony is one of three original public education laws put into place in […]

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“I Want to Know Christ”

Jesu, joy of man’s desiring, Holy wisdom, love most bright; Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated light. From the song Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach, lyrics by Robert Bridges One of the joys of the Christmas season is the beautiful music that is played everywhere.  Recently I heard the […]

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Great Habits Help in Every Season

As I change my calendar to the month of October, I’m looking forward to the routines that lie ahead. There’s something comforting about packing away summer essentials and getting ready for the fall season.  Sandals and shorts are exchanged for sneakers and sweaters, and soon shorter days will bring cooler breezes and colorful leaves. In […]

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Good Summer Reads

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16, NASB There’s something about summertime that spurs us to search for a good book, fall into a hammock or lounge chair, […]

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