My wife and I recently had a dinner date at Pei Wei. The restaurant was crowded. Very crowded. We found a small table for two in the middle of the restaurant. But the tables for two were spaced so closely together that we might as well have shared a booth with the strangers on both sides of us. I sat closer to the strangers on both sides of me than I did to my wife who was sitting across the table from me. The food was good though. Very good. Might I suggest Pei Wei Spicy?
Never been a huge soccer fan but I find the World Cup very interesting. Also, those buzzing horns are pretty cool. Wouldn't mind having one of those.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Book Review- Margaret Feinberg's Scouting the Divine
Scouting the Divine is the current book from Margaret Feinberg. In it, she attempts to help the reader connect the culture in which the Bible was written with modern times. From the back cover of Scouting the Divine:
"What does it mean to know Jesus as the Good Shepherd when the only places I've encountered sheep are at petting zoos? How can I understand the promise of a land overflowing with honey when I buy mine in a bear-shaped bottle? Is it possible to grasp the urgency of Jesus' invitation to abide in the vine when I shop for grapes at a local grocery store"?
To better understand the Biblical culture, Feinberg spent time with and interviewed a shepherdess, a farmer, a bee keeper and a vintner. Scouting the Divine helps explain the immense care given by as well the important role a shepherd plays; the effort that goes into tending farmland; the intricacy of the beehive and the beauty and variety of honey; and the detail and difficulty associated with cultivating a vineyard.
Written in an easy-to-read, storytelling style, I enjoyed reading this book.
"What does it mean to know Jesus as the Good Shepherd when the only places I've encountered sheep are at petting zoos? How can I understand the promise of a land overflowing with honey when I buy mine in a bear-shaped bottle? Is it possible to grasp the urgency of Jesus' invitation to abide in the vine when I shop for grapes at a local grocery store"?
To better understand the Biblical culture, Feinberg spent time with and interviewed a shepherdess, a farmer, a bee keeper and a vintner. Scouting the Divine helps explain the immense care given by as well the important role a shepherd plays; the effort that goes into tending farmland; the intricacy of the beehive and the beauty and variety of honey; and the detail and difficulty associated with cultivating a vineyard.
Written in an easy-to-read, storytelling style, I enjoyed reading this book.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Elijah- The "Now" Moment
On Sundays, we're continuing our look at the life of Elijah, the Old Testament prophet.
In I Kings 17:8, God tells Elijah to go to Zarephath. Enemy territory. He's told a widow will provide for him there. He goes as instructed and meets the widow. He asks her for a cup of water....during a drought. She obliges. He asks her for a meal....when she is almost out of food. She obliges. All because of the promise from God that Elijah shares in verse 14 that her food supply will not run out until it rains again. She takes Elijah at his word. But...
But only after God later heals her son (verse 22), does the widow begin to truly believe. From verse 24: "Now I know you are a man of God and the Lord's word in your mouth is the truth".
Here's The Point: The widow's "Now" moment doesn't come immediately. It's only after she'd spent time with Elijah, found him to be an honest man and then learned of his God, did she truly begin to believe. His life, his living testimony, matched his words. Over time. There's a lesson to be learned in that.
In I Kings 17:8, God tells Elijah to go to Zarephath. Enemy territory. He's told a widow will provide for him there. He goes as instructed and meets the widow. He asks her for a cup of water....during a drought. She obliges. He asks her for a meal....when she is almost out of food. She obliges. All because of the promise from God that Elijah shares in verse 14 that her food supply will not run out until it rains again. She takes Elijah at his word. But...
But only after God later heals her son (verse 22), does the widow begin to truly believe. From verse 24: "Now I know you are a man of God and the Lord's word in your mouth is the truth".
Here's The Point: The widow's "Now" moment doesn't come immediately. It's only after she'd spent time with Elijah, found him to be an honest man and then learned of his God, did she truly begin to believe. His life, his living testimony, matched his words. Over time. There's a lesson to be learned in that.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Fun on Friday
Glad to see that Wipeout will be back on ABC this summer.
I get headaches from time to time. I've learned that Excedrin is often very effective. Excedrin comes in many formats: PM, Back and Body, Tension Headache and several others including the standard, original version. But it's all pretty much the same stuff. Kind of like Mexican food. There not much difference in tacos, burritos, chalupas, etc.
Tried the new Spicy Chicken Sandwich from Chick-fil-A this week. Won't order it every time but it's a nice addition to the menu. Still the classic Chick-fil-A sandwich but the new flavor adds a nice kick.
I get headaches from time to time. I've learned that Excedrin is often very effective. Excedrin comes in many formats: PM, Back and Body, Tension Headache and several others including the standard, original version. But it's all pretty much the same stuff. Kind of like Mexican food. There not much difference in tacos, burritos, chalupas, etc.
Tried the new Spicy Chicken Sandwich from Chick-fil-A this week. Won't order it every time but it's a nice addition to the menu. Still the classic Chick-fil-A sandwich but the new flavor adds a nice kick.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Great Quote Thursday
You are about to embark upon the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle- General Dwight Eisenhower on the eve of the D-Day invasion
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
D-Day Memorial Photos
This is the final installment of this week's focus on the 66th anniversary of D-Day.
Here are some photos from our recent visit to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. As I posted on Monday, our visit proved to be a moving experience. While our pictures tell part of the story and the Memorial's website is informative, this brief video that Tonya recorded
shows the centerpiece of the Memorial- a pool depicting a landing craft unloading soldiers as they begin their assault on the beaches of Normandy. Charges are randomly discharged in the pool, simulating gunfire from above. An experience we will long remember.
Here are some photos from our recent visit to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. As I posted on Monday, our visit proved to be a moving experience. While our pictures tell part of the story and the Memorial's website is informative, this brief video that Tonya recorded
shows the centerpiece of the Memorial- a pool depicting a landing craft unloading soldiers as they begin their assault on the beaches of Normandy. Charges are randomly discharged in the pool, simulating gunfire from above. An experience we will long remember.
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