by sworel | Dec 5, 2016 | 2016, Musings
For the last few weeks I have been focused on exercise. I quickly have to share that unfortunately this exercise has not been targeting my weight, or my stamina, or even my cardiovascular health. No, all the “sets of ten” have been focused on my knee. Since the...
by sworel | Nov 28, 2016 | 2016, Musings
There are all kinds of ways to classify people…tall/short, smart/not so smart, pretty/good personality, outgoing/shy and so. Theologically, in relationship to worth and value, there might be three general classifications for Christians: “The Driven,” “The I’m-Just-A,”...
by sworel | Nov 21, 2016 | 2016, Musings
In Paul’s commentary to Timothy regarding the end times, he lists what those perilous days will look like (II Timothy 3:1-5). He says the men will be lovers of themselves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, without natural affection,...
by sworel | Nov 14, 2016 | 2016, Musings
In about 713 BC an Assyrian ruler named Sennacherib invaded Judah and threatened Jerusalem. In II Chronicles 32 (and II Kings 18) the bible tells us the story. Sennacherib sent some of his officers to Jerusalem with a message for the king of Judah, Hezekiah. For 15...
by sworel | Nov 7, 2016 | 2016, Musings
We hear a lot these days about our children being entitled. Parenting articles outline the “needs” that we should be supplying for our children. Johnny deserves to be happy. Suzie should enjoy the latest and greatest. Larry needs to be pampered so his self esteem...
by sworel | Oct 31, 2016 | 2016, Musings
I saw a quote from a French writer that said, “Nine tenths of education is encouragement.” And I believe that. Learning is a risk and students need a healthy amount of encouragement in order to step out there and try something new. But they aren’t the only ones. ...
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