Do you trust the tape measure in your drawer to be the same 12 inches as the one at Home Depot? What if you learned that a renowned school of engineering had studied the “foot rule” and “the scholars” had determined a foot was now going to be 10 inches, would you change? When the …
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God Sschool: BSF Camp Fire Time
My favorite part of deer hunting was the campfire. I still savor the feeling of the warmth of the fire…watching the sparks and cinders fly up to the sky as we focused on the fire men bonded. For over forty years I hunted with my “bestest” friend Richard, his dad, and his brother. They went …
God School: They Came Hungry…Ready To Start
They came to be together again after a long hot summer. They came because they have found the joy of sharing the unifying power of God’s Word. And they came to eat manly food… and did they ever. Thursday night was like old-time country “Dinner on the Grounds.” Men brought pulled pork from their smokers, …
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Who Can Interrupt Your Schedule?
This question came up in a recent BSF group discussion. It’s a very profound question. Whose call will you always take? Who do you give the authority to interrupt your schedule? When we say we don’t have time, is that really true? Will you rearrange your schedule for a doctor, spouse, child, or grandchild? Of …
“I Think I’ll Stay Here In The Shallow End!”
Growing up I thought swimming was walking in the shallow end of the concrete pool. I did this so much that my toes were raw. I watched other people splashing, diving, and enjoying the water. But I was afraid to get out of my comfort zone...the shallow end. That changed the summer I took swimming …
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“Alright, We’ve Got Supper Going.”
But did we? The chili ingredients were all in the Crockpot. The lid was on. The temperature was set on low. In a few hours we would be enjoying a great bowl of chili, or would we? What is missing in this picture? It’s not plugged in! This morning, I had a great conversation with …
“I Can’t Carry All Of That!”
I was a young college boy the day I learned about perspective. I had run out of gas and walked about a mile to the gas station. When I asked the station manager if I could borrow a gas can, he replied, “All I have is a 5 gallon can." I immediately thought about caring …
