Monday Musings
2008 – 2021
A Commentary on Life
Every Monday, I write a “musing.” It is a brief commentary on life seen through the lens of the scriptures. The topics and observations reflect my wide area of interests. I might comment on sports or an historical event. I might reflect on parenting skills or muse about a biography I read. The themes will range from the mundane to the theologically important.
You can browse my most recent posts below or select a year from the archives at right.
Elder Abuse
I have a friend who specializes in “finding bad guys.” She is a very experienced private investigator and no doubt has assisted in all kinds of searches and arrests. But recently, her comments startled me a bit. She was discussing the prevalence of...
The Biblical Backstory of Iran
These days, Iran is on the front “page” of every news story. But I am wondering if you have given any thought to Iran’s place in the Bible. A recent article in The Christian Post highlighted some thoughts. The main language in modern day Iran...
The Lord’s Home
In John 14, the apostle John writes, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teachings. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and MAKE OUR HOME WITH HIM.” That is such an incredible thought. The God of the universe wants to come and make...
Our Master’s Voice
In Galatians 5, the apostle Paul declares that we were all called to be free, free from the power of sin. He adds, “So I say, walk by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the...
The Living Room
Robert Boyd Munger has an article entitled, “My Heart, Christ’s Home.” Using a simple analogy (his heart as the Lord’s home), he talks about what true devotion really is like. He focused on an “drawing room.” We would call it the living room....
I am Known by Him
I got to thinking about some celebrities and famous people that I have had to pleasure to “meet.” Once on vacation in Hawaii, I had a momentary chance conversation with the sports caster, Jim Nance (a very nice guy by the way). As a teenager, I...
Kissed Him Much
Everyone sems to be familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. But recently I came across a copy of a message by Charles Spurgeon that he entitled, “Prodigal Love for the Prodigal Son.” He preached that message in March of...
The Banquet Table
Years ago, I read a great story about a young man who left the “old country” and sailed to America looking for a new life in the “New World.” (I think the story came from Sanders’ book, Enjoying Intimacy with God.) “Before he left, his father...
Basketball and Character
A week or so ago, we finished off the season for college basketball (“March Madness”). It is my favorite sporting event of the year. And UCLA has been my team since the early 70s. In part, it is because of the incredible testimony of John Wooden,...
Who or What Killed Jesus?
By the time you read this, we will have celebrated Easter. And prayerfully yours involved a whole lot more than cute bunnies and chocolate candy. (Although I sure hope the Reese’s Peanut Butter “eggs” are still in the store!) But I have continued...
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