Archive for December, 2008

@ Family – Some Photo Catch-Up

Here are some sets of photos taken this holiday season.

Thanksgiving at Nana and Duke’s

Wilson Sibling Rivalry – the Wilson “children” ham it up for the camera at Thanksgiving

Three Holidays with Chen Chen and Wang Pei

Snow in Beaverton – a record snow fall going back forty years

Sophie and Carly’s Christmas Greeting

Christmas 2008 – Steward family photos from Christmas morning

Steward Family Photos – 2008 – a selection of photos taken throughout the year

Reading the Bible, the Whole Bible!

On the topic of New Year’s resolutions, perhaps reading through the Bible is another resolution you might want to make.  Perhaps you have made it before, but then failed (as it seems is the outcome of many New Year’s resolutions).

One suggestion is to keep in mind the saying, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it.” Here are some options to aim at.

Best Commentaries on the Bible

Best Commentaries reviews commentaries on the Bible.  (A commentary is a book that you use to help you understand the Bible.)

How Then Should We Pray?

It is common, as a new year approaches, to think about what we should be doing, but aren’t, or are doing, but shouldn’t.  Perhaps for you that is to pray more.  But for what?  Here is a handy collection of prayers from the Bible that serve as examples and reminders: What Should We Pray For? at DesiringGod.org.

Why an atheist thinks Africa needs Christianity

Matthew Parris, columnist for the UK TimesOnline news web site, has an interesting essay on why “As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God.”

Charles Colson reflects on Illinois governor’s situation

“If anyone knows how Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich feels right now, I do.”

Charles Colson in a CNN commentary.