In Mind Renewal in a Mindless Age, author James Boice writes of an academic study written by Neil Postman entitled Amusing Ourselves to Death. In this study, Postman presented a contrast between the written word and visual media (such as TV and movies). He states that when we read something, it requires us to really [...]
Archive for March, 2009
16 Mar
God’s Provision (Global Food Crisis)
I have some good news to share with you. It’s a story about God’s provision. Many of you read about my hope that people would respond on Global Food Crisis day – that their hearts would open wide for the poor of the world–that through their giving, others might live.
I am humbled to report [...]
12 Mar
Grace – Simply Amazing Grace
I have set a personal goal for myself: to deeply and thoroughly study the doctrines of the historic Christian faith. Right now I’m studying the doctrine of grace. Amazing, amazing grace.
Grace means God’s favor to the undeserving. We are the undeserving. Each one of us. The revelation of grace is that we can only understand [...]
7 Mar
Global Food Crisis Day = March 11
Many of you who read my blog know that I am a strong supporter of Compassion International. I also volunteer for them because they are a solid and trustworthy organization. Donations are used wisely with integrity to help those in poverty survive — it’s an organization where children of the world can not only have [...]
3 Mar
David’s Sin; Our Sin
Last Sunday, our pastor spoke on Psalm 51 and a correlative passage in the gospels. Once again, I was drawn to the beauty this Psalm and how acutely it speaks to each one of us. I have to admit, I was so drawn in fact, that when our pastor moved into his normal story-telling mode, [...]
1 Mar
New Blogs
For all of you that read my blog, first things first—thank you. After much consideration, I have decided to separate my devotional/religious thoughts from my secular/political thoughts. So….I have created two more blogs. This blog, From The Balcony, will continue to house my Christian thoughts and words. A second blog, Noise From The Balcony, will [...]
