The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God's provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.
- Philippians 1:18-19
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The Shape of the Union
To all my fellow cartographers:
I love maps. I can sit and look at them for hours. I had a AAA membership for years just so I could pick up a map on a whim.
If you suffer from this disorder like me, you know that it's more than just the quest for knowledge or information about a particular region. The maps themselves take on an almost living quality. The interplay of the boundaries, the movement of the rivers and roads - they set up a rhythm and resonance of their own.
And, just in time for Fathers' Day, here comes the book How the States Got their Shapes by Mark Stein. Please note the spelling: this is not the Mark Steyn I often reference, but this fellow is equally well-versed in his field. David Mark's review of Mr Stein's book begins:
If, like me, you've ever wondered about such matters (and had the same set of priorities in college), enjoy!
I love maps. I can sit and look at them for hours. I had a AAA membership for years just so I could pick up a map on a whim.
If you suffer from this disorder like me, you know that it's more than just the quest for knowledge or information about a particular region. The maps themselves take on an almost living quality. The interplay of the boundaries, the movement of the rivers and roads - they set up a rhythm and resonance of their own.
And, just in time for Fathers' Day, here comes the book How the States Got their Shapes by Mark Stein. Please note the spelling: this is not the Mark Steyn I often reference, but this fellow is equally well-versed in his field. David Mark's review of Mr Stein's book begins:
While Mark Stein's University of Wisconsin classmates were protesting the Vietnam War, he had a different set of concerns: How come Michigan has that whole separate section that's actually attached to Wisconsin? Why does Delaware
exist and why isn't it just part of Maryland?
If, like me, you've ever wondered about such matters (and had the same set of priorities in college), enjoy!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Running Water and Fireflies
Two things were clarified today:
First, we have been blessed with a plethora of fireflies this early summer. I've always known I love fireflies, but this season has been a special favorite.
Second, we've been - maybe not blessed, but - experiencing a lot of rain this past month. It's maybe not up to Biblical proportions yet, but there's been a lot of it. But as I was taking Chester for a walk this afternoon, we walked by a storm drain and the sound of running water reminded me of how much I love to be by a brook. I am determined now to incorporate some sort of water feature on the patio.
And, if "plethora" is not the correct descriptor for a group of fireflies, please let me know.
First, we have been blessed with a plethora of fireflies this early summer. I've always known I love fireflies, but this season has been a special favorite.
Second, we've been - maybe not blessed, but - experiencing a lot of rain this past month. It's maybe not up to Biblical proportions yet, but there's been a lot of it. But as I was taking Chester for a walk this afternoon, we walked by a storm drain and the sound of running water reminded me of how much I love to be by a brook. I am determined now to incorporate some sort of water feature on the patio.
And, if "plethora" is not the correct descriptor for a group of fireflies, please let me know.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Top of the Second
. . . so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
- Hebrews 9:28
- Hebrews 9:28
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