by sworel | Sep 27, 2026 | 2026, Musings
I love to drive. I hate traffic. I love visiting new places. I hate meandering endlesslythrough security or immigration lines at an airport. And I hate standing in lines at placeslike the DMV. (Truth be told, I am convinced that those governmental offices might...
by sworel | Sep 20, 2026 | 2026, Musings
Face the Music Apparently, the expression “Face the Music,” began centuries ago in the country ofChina. The emperor had a massive orchestra that performed year-round at publicfestivals and private concerts for the court.It was a tremendous honor to be selected for...
by sworel | Sep 13, 2026 | 2026, Musings
Recently, as I was praying through a long list of things I am grateful for, I realized thatmy friends definitely need to be on that list. So, I started calling them out by name. “I amgrateful for him, and for her and for that family and for their kids and so it...
by sworel | Sep 6, 2026 | 2026, Musings
As the school year launches (and after 43 years in Christian education), I have oneglaring piece of advice for every family. DO NOT CARPOOL!Now, I fully understand that we all live very busy lives. Moms and dads work and havevery busy schedules. Kids need to be carted...
by sworel | Aug 23, 2026 | 2026, Musings
The last words from Jesus gave us our “marching orders.” We are to take the gospel to all the corners of the world. He said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). That assignment is a tough one. And it starts with awareness. We...
by sworel | Aug 16, 2026 | 2026, Musings
Tom Rainer of The Christian Post recently wrote about the importance of actually carrying a Bible to church each week. He emphasized that having the book in your lap can help you move from being a casual observer to an active participant. He said that when we hold our...
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