Archive for January, 2009

Not Even Shaken, Let Alone Stirred

“. . . when God is the center of the soul, although disasters may crowd in on all sides and roar like the waves of the sea, there is constant calm within.  The world can neither give nor take away this kind of peace. What is it that cause people to shake like leaves today at the first hint of danger? It is simply the lack of God living in their soul, and having the world in their hearts instead.”  R. Leighton quoted in “Streams in the Desert.”

How to Read a Book

Daniel Fuller said the two most important books on his bookshelf were “The Bible” and “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer Adler.  Here are some links to another blogger’s notes on “How to Read a Book.”

Tunnel Vision

“Your Father is as close to you when you journey through the darkest tunnel as He is when you are under the open heaven!” from Daily Devotional Commentary, quoted in Streams in the Desert.

The Blessed Life, One Step At A Time

“This is the blessed life–not anxious to see far down the road nor overly concerned about the next step, not eager to choose the path nor weighted down with the heavy responsibilities of the future, but quietly following the Shepherd, one step at a time.“  – From “Streams in the Desert,” January 14

@ Hey! – Online Social Networks

A couple of posts related to online social networks.

Troubling Aspects of Social Networks

Losing Face on Facebook

@ Misc – San Antonio and Gruene, Texas

Here are some photos from a recent trip to Texas.

Gruene, Texas

San Antonio, Texas