Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. 4 They shall spring up among the grass like willows by flowing streams. What a refreshing promise for us during this time of drought! … Continue reading Ending the Drought
Running Toward the Light
I have to share with you a funny story that happened to me today while I was out for my run. I have a small shuffle player that I listen to while exercising – maybe not as cool as an iPod or iPhone, but it works for me. The only downside is that I can’t… Continue reading Running Toward the Light
Our God
Isaiah 43:16 And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them. One… Continue reading Our God
Pointing the Way
Isaiah 40:3 A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Yesterday I had the privilege of attending chapel at Dallas Theological Seminary. It’s a once a year opportunity for me, a privilege I enjoy because of my father’s legacy. As hard… Continue reading Pointing the Way
Gut Reaction
I was reading in Isaiah 37-38 today and two events really struck me: Isaiah 37:14 Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord.15 And Hezekiah prayed to the Lord… and Isaiah 38:1 In those days Hezekiah became… Continue reading Gut Reaction
Skating on Thin Ice
Okay, I admit. The ice wasn’t *that* thin. In fact, it was plenty thick. And poured over a concrete slab inside an air-conditioned mall. But still, you have to admit, the title works much better than, “You Should Really Read This Post About the First Time My Daughter Went Ice Skating.” Last year, as outings… Continue reading Skating on Thin Ice
Honor in the Court!
It seems the first day of school is never a big enough deal in our house. Our kids always have to find some way to top the act of kicking off a new school year. Last year, Crisana lost a tooth on the first day of school. So this year it was Trey’s turn. Usually… Continue reading Honor in the Court!
Back to School!
Today is a very special day for children all over the area. For many of them, it is the day they will return to school for another year of learning, mental stimulation, and social development. For others, it represents those first steps into the world of academia, the beginning of their educational journey. For some,… Continue reading Back to School!
Full of Hot Air
I’m sure you can’t imagine a more fun way to kick-start your Saturday morning than with a pop quiz, so here we go. Does this title refer to: A) Me. B) Matt. C) The great “Mexican Plume”, a.k.a. “The Cap”, a.k.a. the meteorological phenomenon that Texans experience when a thin layer of hot air off… Continue reading Full of Hot Air
Teacher’s Meeting
Phineas and Ferb claim that there are 104 days of summer vacation. I say “phooey on you-ey.” Because apparently we’re being gypped more than 2 weeks. How do I know this? Tonight was Meet the Teacher at McGowen. We’re 82 days in, and already it’s time to go check out the classroom, drop off school… Continue reading Teacher’s Meeting