Oct 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
And Moses said, "I will turn aside to see this great sight, why the bush is not burned." When the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, "Moses, Moses!" And he said, “Here I am." Exodus 3:3-4Notice how it...
Oct 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
This month marks the historic observation of a euphoric occasion: the Protestant Reformation! Exactly 500 years ago, Martin Luther defied the Roman Catholic Church by declaring the doctrine that salvation is sought by faith, and not secured by one’s purse or arrived...
Oct 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ingredients:1/2 cup organic sugar or maple syrup or honey1/4 cup butter, softened1 egg1 cup milk (coconut or almond works as well here)2 cups organic all purpose flour1/2 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp all spice1/2 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp ginger1 1/2...
Oct 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
I hate injustice–especially when the injustice is against me! It’s not often that I’m unjustly treated, but when I am, the offenses usually come in rather large and memorable packages. One instance that I clearly remember occurred when my family was young....
Oct 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Gracious greetings from your friend and resident bibliophile, Finnian Jones. Throughout my many travels, (both of a geographical and literary nature!) I have made the acquaintance of many words whose origin proves worthy of etymological examination. One such...
Sep 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ingredients:Whole roaster chicken (raw)About 4 -5 large carrots1 medium onion or 2 small onions4 stalks of celery1-2 garlic clovesHandful of fresh parsleySalt and pepperTurmericThymeEgg noodles or homemade noodlesHalf and halfCover whole chicken with water and boil....
Sep 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
You may think that blue is just another hue, and while technically true, being able to paint with this color was at one time considered a break-through!So step back imaginatively in time with me… past the first World War, right on by the Industrial Revolution, back...
Sep 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
I’ve often dreamed of being a master potter. There’s something romantic about shaping beautiful vessels out of formless clay. One of my favorite potters, Josiah Wedgewood, shaped some of the most beautiful pottery in the world. He valued excellence, beauty, and...
Sep 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Behold, the beauty and brawn of my latest realization of God’s amazing creation! I present for your edification, fascination, and inspection, the mighty tardigrade. Whatever this tiny creature may lack in size, it more than makes up for in terms of its remarkable...
Sep 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
When bad things happen, do you blame God?It’s a natural response. We’ve all complained; “Why me, God?” And if our personal tragedy is serious enough, we become overwhelmed and even immobilized by grief and bitterness.This is why I find the Chapman family...
