Category Archives: Miscellanies

Our Idea of God by A.W. Tozer

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

“That our idea of God corresponds as nearly as possible to the true being of God is of immense importance to us.  Compared with our actual thoughts about Him, our creedal statements are of little consequence.  Our real idea of … Continue reading →

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On Moore Oklahoma Tornado: Do Not Blame God

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

To date, 51 are dead, which includes 7 children.  Many more are still missing.  For the people of Moore, Oklahoma, loss is real.  There is unspeakable grief.  And there is that pain of uncertainty. Oklahoma is prone to tornadoes.  In … Continue reading →

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Jason Collins and Tim Tebow: Lessons in Being True to Yourself

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

“On Monday, two stories captivated the sports world: pro basketball player Jason Collins came out as gay, and the outspoken Christian quarterback Tim Tebow was cut from the New York Jets.  One man belatedly discovered the value in being true … Continue reading →

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On The Hunger Games

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Last evening, my wife and I watched the popular The Hunger Games for the first time.  My wife has vowed never to watch it again. While watching it, I kept saying to my wife, “This reminds me of those gladitorial … Continue reading →

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The Disciples Talking in Heaven

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

HT: Josh Harris After all, my name is Thomas.

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The Two Books I Keep Close

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

On the Left.  That is my beloved NIV1984 UltraThin Reference Bible, published by Holman Bible Publishers in 1986.  I bought it at a used bookstore in Nashville, TN, in the Spring of 2002.  I was in college, and for one of … Continue reading →

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Good to be Home

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

As many of you know, I took about a year off from blogging, and then returned to blogging at a new blog address, thisscroll.wordpress.com. But try as I may, it was not the same.  Yes, I had may some new … Continue reading →

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Have Something to Eat

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

I’ve just concluded another reading of the book of Job.  With every read I’ve come to appreciate it more.  The humble acknowledgement of Job in 42:1-6 is an acknowledgement that encompasses us all, that is, if we have truly evaluated ourselves in light … Continue reading →

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Remebering Zig Ziglar: My fondest Memory

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Mr. Zig Ziglar has passed.  You know what?  He would wish for all of us to be smiling right now. So what’s my fondest memory of this giant among men, as far as motivational speakers go?  I was spending a few … Continue reading →

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I am Christ-brewed

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

In my small group, I’ve been affectionately associated with coffee.  As soon as I got in the kitchen the other evening, the wife asked me how would I like my coffee. I really do enjoy my share of coffee, from … Continue reading →

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