Author Archives: Janice
Horton: The Christian Faith – Introduction A. Drama
The Bible is not a dogmatic handbook but a historical book full of dramatic interest. Geerhardus Vos, Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments When I got Michael Horton’s book The Christian Faith A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way, … Continue reading
Architecture
Two assumptions are basic to understanding the role of architecture in our lives: first, domestic dwellings in their construction and design reflect the prevailing cultural notions of what a home should be; second, a house is not only a shelter, … Continue reading
A Caregiver’s Worth
I knew I was valuable! For women, the total individual amount of lost wages due to leaving the labor force early because of caregiving responsibilities equals $142,693. The estimated impact of caregiving on lost Social Security benefits is $131,351. A … Continue reading
Graduations and Commencement Speeches
Graduations are a special time. The president of my high school senior class made a campaign promise that our class of about 650 would graduate on campus. Our school was in the process of building an auditorium and we usually … Continue reading
Stay Creative
This short video has some great ideas to help you be creative. What do you do to stay creative?
The Sabbath
It was great condescension that He who was God should be made in the likeness of flesh; but much greater that He who was holy should be made in the likeness of sinful flesh. Matthew Henry Have this mind among … Continue reading
Grammar and the Em Dash
Grammar has always fascinated me. In 7th grade when we starting diagramming sentences I loved it. Others cringed but I guess the visual part of me loved breaking down sentences that way. I taught third grade for years and would … Continue reading
Google Guitar
If you use Google search you probably saw the Les Paul guitar logo yesterday. I was pretty busy so I didn’t take the time to investigate but when it showed up again today I did because Google usually only keeps … Continue reading
Michael Horton’s The Christian Faith
I enjoy reading theology so when Michael Horton’s The Christian Faith A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims On the Way was about to be published I was interested. The Reformed standard for systematic theologies, Louis Berkhof’s Systematic Theology, was first published in … Continue reading
Welcome
I have toyed with the idea of starting a blog for years. I had things to say. Ask my family, friends and students and they would probably agree. When I taught elementary school, I was just too busy teaching, leading … Continue reading
