Category Archives: Filings

Another miracle of Christmas

Last week we had a special day where my wife, Marjorie, was ordained and we also had a graduation ceremony for our oldest daughter, Faith. That day was December 11, which I hope we’ll always remember. In talking about Christmas memories last Saturday night, however, it suddenly dawned on me that December 11 already had [...]

The true meaning of Christmas specials

(About “Filings”)   Filings is an ongoing section of this blog where the posts focus specifically on issues of Christian life. The name comes about because “filings” are the natural by-product of Proverbs 27:17: “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (hide) Perhaps I was like Scrooge seeing Marley’s face on his door [...]

Filings: What can we glean from social justice?

(About “Filings”) Filings is an ongoing section of this blog where the posts focus specifically on issues of Christian life. The name comes about because “filings” are the natural by-product of Proverbs 27:17: “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (hide) My wife accepted an invitation from a friend of ours and has [...]

Filings: Sunday School dropouts?

(About “Filings”) Filings is an ongoing section of this blog where the posts focus specifically on issues of Christian life. The name comes about because “filings” are the natural by-product of Proverbs 27:17: “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (hide) Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura was once quoted as [...]

Vase to faith

(About “Filings”) Filings is an ongoing section of this blog where the posts focus specifically on issues of Christian life. The name comes about because “filings” are the natural by-product of Proverbs 27:17: “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (hide) Here’s a Sunday thought that occurred to me: What is the difference [...]

Filings: Is your God from around here?

(About Filings:) Filings is an ongoing section of this blog where the posts focus specifically on issues of Christian life. The name comes about because “filings” are the natural by-product of Proverbs 27:17: “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (hide) I once overheard part of a conversation where a young college man, [...]

Filings: What’s “good” for you?

(About Filings:) Filings is an ongoing section of this blog where the posts focus specifically on issues of Christian life. The name comes about because “filings” are the natural by-product of Proverbs 27:17: “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (hide) A friend of mine e-mailed to gently chide me about a recent [...]

Filings: The Catch of a Lifetime

(About “Filings:”) Filings is an ongoing section of this blog where the posts focus specifically on issues of Christian life. The name comes about because “filings” are the natural by-product of Proverbs 27:17: “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (hide) The Minnesota Fishing Opener is this Sunday, and Mother’s Day was last [...]

Filings: There’s Still Time

(About “Filings:”) Filings is an ongoing section of this blog where the posts focus specifically on issues of Christian life. The name comes about because “filings” are the natural by-product of Proverbs 27:17: “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (hide) I spent a lot of time in hospitals last week, some of [...]

Filings: Love, and the Difference Between Being a Friend and Being Friendly

(About “Filings:”) Filings is an ongoing section of this blog where the posts focus specifically on issues of Christian life. The name comes about because “filings” are the natural by-product of Proverbs 27:17: “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (hide) Sandy from the MAWB Squad was asked to opine yesterday on the [...]

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