Church
Introduction: Romans 1:1-7
Here is my mind map of the first seven verses of Romans (ESV): Despite the fact that this is an introduction to the book, there are lots of cool things in this passage. You can check out some material to Read more…
Church
Once More into the Breach
Some time in the last couple months, I got wind that our local church would be studying through Romans in 2018. Some may have groaned, but I have now looked forward to it from that time, and can’t wait to Read more…
Family
Epiphany 2017
the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous. (Ps 146:8 ESV) I took two days off altogether from writing, for Sunday worship and rest, then Christmas Read more…
Family
White Christmas morning
The snow stuck around for a bit, and more came down this morning. I know it’s may seem like a small thing, but I remember wishing for a white Christmas all my childhood, and not having it more than once Read more…
Family
Merry Christmas!
Just after watching a close victory of the Seahawks, we heard news and ran outside to see that it was snowing! This of course called for a celebration dance: And some selfies with the house and lights: Merry Christmas to Read more…
Church
Home Stretch
I know it’s been a while since I’ve written much about my progress through my degree program, but I hope it has been for good reason. I guess we all hope that we do what we do for good reason, Read more…
Linguistics
Presenting New Research
Yes, I was somewhat blinded by the projector, but on October 20 I got to present some new directions my research has been taking at the Metroplex Linguistics Conference, hosted this year by UTA. In summary, the comparisons I was Read more…
Church
Just and Justifier
God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— he did it Read more…
Music
Weeping over Goodness
Other than Rich Mullins, the singer/songwriter who has had the deepest impact on my journey been Sara Groves. I own every album, and have never been disappointed in a new one. Her lyrics dig deep and don’t shy away from Read more…
Family
Observations on a Sidewalk (of a Solar Eclipse)
For all our friends in Oregon, who observed a total solar eclipse yesterday, this is what we saw in Texas: You can see that direct light of the sun shining through just on the edge of my head, but not Read more…