I spend more time on my computer(s) than anywhere else, and I have found some very useful tools that I thought I’d tell you about. All of them are free or have free versions, and all of them work in Windows. Everything – I am starting with this one because it’s both my newest discovery… Read More »
I wrote something recently for the group for my church that I’m taking to Israel next month. While it is geared for those going to Jerusalem, I think it is just as suitable for those who have already been to Jerusalem (and that is most, if not all, of the readership here). It’s always good… Read More »
I have some financial advice for you: invest your money in the place that earns the highest dividends. Forget those 1% CDs, and don’t bother with bonds that are averaging 2%. The stock market historically does better, so I’d start looking there. What you really need is a stock that pays dividends frequently. Ideally, you… Read More »
I must see this mistake made at least once a week, but three times in a day still young has pushed me over the edge. The rule, very simply: if singular, put an apostrophe before the s; if plural, put an apostrophe after the s. Here are some examples: I’m going to Jackson’s home. This… Read More »
I’m not going to turn this blog into a screed against alcohol, but a major new study makes a point that buttresses my earlier post. From the Associated Press: Alcohol is more dangerous than illegal drugs like heroin and crack cocaine, according to a new study. British experts evaluated substances including alcohol, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy… Read More »
My background is completely different than Daniel Akin’s. I’ve never had a person close to me abuse alcohol. Nor did I grow up in an environment where alcohol was demonized. But I’ve come to the same conclusion as Akin. I challenge anyone to show me the superior wisdom of drinking “in moderation,” as opposed to… Read More »
From Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: Only those who have journeyed through the Old Testament can appreciate the full splendor and glory of the New Testament and fully digest its fruit, and those who have not cannot. The consequence of a general ignorance about the Old Testament among the people of God is a… Read More »
The Turabian handbook is well-known to students as a guide for writing research papers, theses, and dissertations. Within another few weeks, I ‘ll have read it cover to cover. Tonight I read this sage piece of advice on finding books on your topic: If you ‘re allowed in the stacks (where all the books that… Read More »
Charles Swindoll gave these ten lessons on leadership when recently receiving a reward: It’s lonely to lead. Leadership involves tough decisions. The tougher the decision, the lonelier it is. It’s dangerous to succeed. I’m most concerned for those who aren’t even 30 and are very gifted and successful. Sometimes God uses someone right out of… Read More »
This series hasn’t garnered the controversy that my rather subdued but honest comments about Texas have, but perhaps today’s marriage advice will change that. Sirach 25:21 (NRSV) “Do not be ensnared by a woman’s beauty, and do not desire a woman for her possessions.” The things that attract young men are the least important and… Read More »