Archive for the year 2004
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
We’re awaiting Tobias.
Valerie was admitted into the hospital last Wednesday with low ambiotic fluid. Since that time, the fluid has continued to rise, and she and the baby are doing well. Yet, they are going to keep her there on bedrest until Tobias comes. At this point, the doctor is thinking that [...]
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Valerie invited several women from church for hours of cookie baking today. They’re just beginning now; in a matter of minutes the kitchen will begin to fill with delectable smells and tastes.
Caleb, as soon as he wakes up from his nap, and I are heading to a nearby mall. [...]
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Thoughts that give me strength to continue in the crucible at work these days:
………….
Only seven more shifts left until Christmas.
I am not my own, I am bought with a price.
The One who paid that price, the most sacrificial, loving one I know, is He who gives me strength and calls me to follow [...]
Sunday, November 21, 2004
Sorry for the scarcity of notes along the way. Please come back Dec. 15, after I have taken my last final, and there are only nine more days of peak season at UPS.
I’m preaching at a service on Thanksgiving Day at church. Deut. 8 is my passage. If you think [...]
Tuesday, November 9, 2004
The conversation during break:
Matt’s dad found out yesterday he has prostrate cancer.
Cherrie’s boyfriend sent an accusing, jealous e-mail.
Pat’s wife, irresponsible with money, might soon get them evicted from the house they’re renting.
I ask questions, sit silently and want to comfort.
Yes, there is One who cares. There is One who has the power to help. [...]
Tuesday, November 2, 2004
The stream of the semester has taken me in its current and is rushing me to its end. It’s tough to catch moments to share thoughts here.
Because of my personality (specifically, I don’t like condensing the value of a person’s work to a number), I have consistently (and joyfully) rebelled against a [...]
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Caleb was in an unusually snuggly mood this afternoon. His morning of play with other kids and his 15-month doctor’s appointment (including 3 shots!) must have worn him out. He climbed up onto my lap and laid back against my chest and sat there. Daddy, worn out from the day too, loved [...]
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
“After all, my faith isn’t in man.”
That’s how Jason, one of the fill-in drivers on the dock, ended our conversation this morning. He’s a young guy, late twenties I’d guess. I don’t know much about him except that he’s had some sort of issues with some of our customers…so much so that he’s [...]
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Children must be made of something close to rubber.
We went to a wedding at church today. During the reception in the fellowship hall, Caleb took a fall down about 8 or 9 steps. Screams and tears came. His momma picked him up, walked him over to our table for [...]
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
My sermon went well yesterday. Thank you for your prayers.
Yesterday I preached on discipline (God’s discpline of His people and church discipline) from Judges 20. Today I am experiencing it. God’s discipline of us (His people) takes all forms. Sometimes punishment for disobedience. Sometimes suffering through circumstances. Sometimes rebuke [...]
