Shooting Over the Horizon

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  • An Ordained Life

    Little Owen Shramek, whose Christian American parents had moved from Minneapolis to the Middle East to work as cross-cultural peacemakers, was born at 24 weeks and lived on this earth for only 20 minutes.  In this memorial sermon, Pastor John Piper… Continue reading

  • No Right to be Idle

        “No man has the right to be idle. Where is it, that in such a world as this, health and leisure and affluence may not find some ignorance to instruct, some wrong to redress, some want to supply,… Continue reading

  • A Classical Christian School’s Reading List: 1st-3rd Grades

    Blogger Justin Taylor has compiled a reading list for grades 1 – 8 from those provided him by Calvary Classical School—a classical Christian school in Hampton, VA.  He has also provided purchasing links for the paperback or currently cheapest version… Continue reading

  • A Classical Christian School’s Reading List: 4th-5th Grades

    Here’s Justin Taylor‘s second installment-a reading list for grades 4 to 5 provided by Calvary Classical School—a classical Christian school in Hampton, VA. Taylor notes “for outside reading, the books are divided into three levels. Books with a “+” denote… Continue reading

  • Classical Christian School’s Reading List: 6th-8th Grades

    Here’s Justin Taylor‘s third installment, a reading curriculum for grades 6 to 8 provided by Calvary Classical School—a classical Christian school in Hampton, VA. Taylor notes “for outside reading, the books are divided into three levels. Books with a ‘+’… Continue reading

  • The Anchor Holds Beneath the Veil

    One couple’s incredible journey of circumstances that have led to their unshakeable trust in an all-sovereign, good God.  Watch the clip if you want a nugget.  Watch the whole sermon or read the text if you’d like more insight into… Continue reading

  • Love Beyond Reason

    I can’t even think of words worthy of this love story.  Enjoy. http://vimeo.com/38033654   Continue reading

  • Future Grace

    We’re waiting for the arrival of our first grandbaby.  My oldest daughter Ashley’s due date was 5 days ago.  We’d hoped to be traveling the five hours to the Cities to welcome our little Calvin Taylor, but instead we’re still… Continue reading

  • The Blue Zones

    Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones, was the speaker at my son Seth’s commencement from MCAD.  He does not address the role of Christianity in the Blue Zone, indeed he evaded speaking on the role of spiritual happiness at… Continue reading

  • Congratulations, Seth!

    [Photo: Seth’s senior project, a record store stocked with all of his illustrations.] Congratulations to our oldest son, Seth, who graduated today with a B.F.A in Illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD).  Seth is one of… Continue reading