On Wednesdays, we usually share a list with you. Today we are doing things a little differently. We want YOU to share the list in the comments. With the Lads to Leaders national convention this weekend, many are thinking back over past years and all the great things that they have seen. Some have memories of overcoming a fear or of learning a new talent. Others have a funny memory from the trip or a practice. Still others have a[...]
“Nothing” is scary. “Nothing” is uncomfortable. “Nothing” makes us uneasy. Perhaps that’s one reason why, in movies and TV programs, many will have people in dark places when they want to scare us. We don’t like the unknown of that “nothingness” that is around the person. It makes us very nervous to have that “nothing” all around. Have you ever thought that Christians know that there is never nothing (pardon the grammar)? God always is. God is ever present. The[...]
Today is Turner’s third birthday. My not-so-little buddy was born at 3:50 in the afternoon in Birmingham three years ago today. We are having a birthday party for him with several of the other little ones from church. Leah has put in a lot of time planning the Super Why party, and Turner is really excited. We hope he likes it, because he really is special! On to the links for this week: 1. It seems that the health care[...]
[Every Thursday, we "reflect" on a hymn suggested by our readers. To add your favorites to our list, leave a comment with no more than 3 suggestions, and we'll reflect on it in the future!] In our uncertain times, this song seems to be regaining some level of usage. A great song of faith, “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” helps us express something that only Christians can have in dark and difficult times. Written by Ira Stanphill, the song shares[...]
Nearly anyone uses a word processing program. Many use PowerPoint or KeyNote to make presentations. These, and other programs, are common programs that help us do our work. But there are countless programs you can download to your desktop to help with online functions. As much time as I spend on my computer, you might think I have dozens of these. Actually, I only have four! Here they are, and the reason I use them. iTunes. Okay, it might cheating[...]
