Monthly Archives: November 2011

“Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might quake at your presence.” Isaiah 64:1 (ESV) We need Advent. Did you see the story about the lady who pepper sprayed a bunch of people? She … Continue reading →

The sun has yet to rise upon our kitchen table, littered with empty pop cans and drippings from yesterday’s dinner of wings and pizza, which served as a delicious foreshadowing of today’s thanksgiving feast. Andrew is rubbing his forehead and … Continue reading →

Over the last few semesters, I have had the privilege of teaching a section of Speech class — SPE 100 — at Spring Arbor University. The 20 Freshmen/Sophomore students in class this semester show no shortage of creativity, energy, and … Continue reading →

I’m sitting in a Tim Hortons and can’t help but overhear a conversation between three autoworkers who are having a tough time with work. It sounds like they’re stuck in the middle of a union/management issue. “I can file a … Continue reading →

Oh when the saints Go marching in Oh when the Saints go marching in Oh Lord, I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in. You realize, of course, that this ol’ Gospel tune has connections … Continue reading →

Our deck rocks, not like the hit bands MGMT and STYX, but like a structure that is about to let go of its integrity. I knew from the day that we bought the house that it would need help. Nails … Continue reading →

I’m looking forward to watching the Lions on Thanksgiving, which is something I didn’t think I’d ever say. A bunch of people are expressing their displeasure, not with the Lions, but with the band Nickelback, scheduled for the halftime show. … Continue reading →

It was on this date in 1920 that radio station KDKA, Pittsburgh began broadcasting. It was the first radio station to be commercially licensed by what would eventually become the FCC. Westinghouse provided the broadcasting equipment, made of wood and … Continue reading →