I know some pretty smart people. I’m not talking run-of-the-mill smart. I’m talking about what you might call “scary smart.” The guy who invented Google Earth and Google Translate is a friend of mine. The sophisticated mapping technology that lets you locate satellite imagery for any square foot of earth is pretty complex. He was … Read more
If you’ve not used one, you’d be amazed at how effective a wheelbarrow can be at helping carry piles of stuff from one place to another. Over the past couple of weeks my wife and I have been building a patio in the back yard. It has involved buying (and MOVING) hundreds of very heavy … Read more
Dictionary.com defines a wise guy as “cocksure, conceited, and often insolent person; a smart aleck.” These types of people are always looking for a way to put others down with an annoying remark. Conceited to the core, they are obnoxious. Though I often try to give examples to illustrate my opening point, I do not … Read more
There are times that my motivation to do what I know I ought to do is … well, seriously lacking. Sometimes, I just don’t WANT to do the right thing. Now I’m not saying that I want to do the WRONG thing. (That’s also an issue, from time to time. But it is one for … Read more
The Bible, as most of you are aware, is the Word of God, and sharper that any two-edged sword. The Bull Pup is the common name for the Tavor X95 Rifle issued to soldiers in Tzahal, the Israeli Defense Forces. Yesterday both were committed together to the protection of Israel. This morning when I awoke … Read more
There’s a sportsman’s brand that got started a few miles away from where I live. It is called SALT LIFE. In 2003, four friends got together with an idea for a logo on a decal that would represent a passion for the ocean, the salt air, and most importantly, a way of life. They invested … Read more
1-2-3 JESUS LOVES ME Kids’ songs can be cute, though the messages can occasionally be somewhat strange. With apologies to my international readers, I confess that I do not know if my examples of American children’s songs will carry over to your culture or not. Sadly, I can only draw from my own childhood memories … Read more
The New York City Police Department, like most other departments, uses “10 codes” to help radio communication. Brief and succinct. For the NYPD, 10-13 is an emergency code meaning “Assist Police Officer.” Or, as commonly understood, “Officer Needs Help.” 10-13 is an emergency call that brings every available officer in your vicinity to your location … Read more
I’ve just come from a delightful international conversation about death and fear. When one considers the words “death” and “fear” together, the word “delightful” doesn’t typically make it into the sentence, does it! But this was a conversation that followed a worship service. Though based in the UK, it was also attended by folk from … Read more
Today’s devotional is not a movie review, but a testimony to the ability of God to deliver superhuman strength to His faithful followers, even as they face death. I have stood upon the hill where Stephen, the first martyr, was stoned to death. His voice was heard clearly by those who took his life, the … Read more