Monthly Archives: February 2010

Learning to drive when you already know how

Sunday I took my 15 year old out for a driving lesson. He’s had his driving permit for over 6 months. He’s had many hours of behind-the-wheel experience. He’s completed all of his driver’s training and he’s a decent driver … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Study – Judges 21: Wives for the Benjamites

After wiping out all but 600 of the Benjamite tribe, the remaining Israelites felt remorse and wept for their loss. Then they decided they needed to find wives for the Benjamites. Since none of the people of Jabesh Gilead joined … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Study – Judges 20: Israelites battle the Benjamites

The lawlessness of the times was evident in the vile behavior of the men of Gibeah, a town of the tribe of Benjamin. A concubine was brutally raped and subsequently died. Her husband, a Levite, divided her corpse and sent … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 19 – a Levite and his Concubine

Judges 19 tells the story of a Levite and his concubine. A man and a woman. Since she’s referred to as his “concubine” she’s probably of lower social status but she is his wife. And we’re told she’s unfaithful. She … Continue reading

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Obstacles Welcome* by Ralph de la Vega

Obstacles Welcome is a mix of autobiography and lessons in leadership. Ralph de la Vega tells of various obstacles he’s faced in his life and what lessons he’s drawn from his own experiences. He also provides suggestions for how these … Continue reading

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Sometimes it’s okay to be a quitter

I’m transitioning into my new role. I can’t possibly manage to do three jobs at once and be effective. I’ve hired an Office Manager (Alleluia!) who seems to be adjusting to her new role. I don’t have a lot of … Continue reading

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