Tuesday, Apr 21 2009
This past weekend I had a chance to chat with my grandmother (my dad’s mom) on the phone for almost an hour. I always enjoy our conversations. Usually there’s a story or two that is recounted, like the time when I was a toddler and, as soon as my grandmother came over to our house, [...]
Categories: Academia, Daily Grind -- Tags: Family, MichelleThursday, Apr 16 2009
Okay, so I know there are still the extensions, the quarterly reports, and the back log from your ‘real’ job, but I hope you can still appreciate this little e-card I made for you. (Click on image to enlarge.)
It will probably take your eyes a while to readjust to natural lighting after constantly being exposed [...]
Categories: Athletics, Cards, Special Event, Travel -- Tags: Appalachian Trail, Family, Tax DaySunday, Apr 12 2009
The Garden Tomb just outside the walls of Jerusalem. This is one of two possible sites that is believed to be where Jesus was buried after his crucifixion. The evidence was compelling, but whether this was the true site or not, the tomb here at least provided a visual for where Jesus was buried on [...]
Categories: Special Event, Travel -- Tags: Easter, Israel, JesusTuesday, Apr 07 2009
This story was read to me nearly fifteen years ago, and from time to time it will creep to the forefront of my mind and recast a swell of gratitude, humility, and reverence. It couldn’t convey a more appropriate theme for this week…
Ragman
by Walter Wangerin, Jr.
I saw a strange sight. I stumbled upon a story [...]
Sunday, Apr 05 2009
Today begins Holy Week. The events celebrated this week are the most critical of the Christian faith. Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (our Palm Sunday), the Last Supper, the Crucifixtion, the Resurrection – these are no small potatoes. One of the powerful moments during Jesus’ final week on Earth occurred in the Garden of Gethsemane [...]
Categories: Blog, Special Event, Travel -- Tags: Easter, Israel, Jesus, Masthead