Amos 3:3, Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? For a long time this has been a beacon verse for me in making decisions in a host of situations and especially about what marriage ceremonies I agree to officiate. I will not marry a believer to a non-believer meaning I will not marry a Christian to... Continue Reading →
We had a young family that lived near us visit our church about 6 years ago and her comment after the visit was that we had a lot of old people. So, was that a problem to her or just an observation? Since then I have come to believe that to her it was a problem.... Continue Reading →
A phrase I have been using much these days is "let them go." A word I have been using much these days is "enabler." It is natural and somewhat a duty to enable and cling to our kids and loved ones. A good parent doesn't put all their child's stumbles and fumbles out there for... Continue Reading →
John Rosemond (April 1, 2019, Omaha World Herald) writing in response to the recent college entrance scandal where-by celebrities were buying entrance into elite schools for their children. Some quotes from his article: There are three factors at work here: First, parents and children in question…believe they are entitled…believe three things that until recently were... Continue Reading →
Some things about marriage I have expressed over the past days: The prophet Amos instructs us that as it is wrong to yoke an ox with a donkey, so it is wrong to yoke believers to non-believers. Therefore, a guiding principle in determining who one should marry is “Are they both believers or both non-believers in... Continue Reading →
At the monthly men’s breakfast, the topic presented concerned priorities, which got me thinking - musing! I’m going to lay out what I think should be our top six priorities and their order. The challenge is that priorities don’t always entail a proportionate amount of time compared to their importance. Thus time and talk with God is almost... Continue Reading →
Janet and I were married 44 years ago today at 2 PM - but on a Sunday. Some thoughts from Exodus 19:1-8 (1) In the third month after the children of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt… (2) And Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 