Category Archives: Eddying Out

Eddying Out – Isaiah Interruption

I am taking a day to “eddy out” from my walk with water.  When I started down the reach of river called “Isaiah” I expected it to be a wild ride full of prophetic references and interesting rapids — so … Continue reading

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Eddying Out after Ecclesiastes

I finished the last water-related passage in Ecclesiastes yesterday and I am spending some time with my family this week so it seemed a good time to “eddy out”.  I was a little surprised by the lack of water references … Continue reading

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Eddying Out – Entering Ecclesiastes

Yesterday I finished the book of proverbs, and I also celebrated my 28th wedding anniversary with my wife.  We spent the day kayaking and just enjoying creation together.  I decided that today would be a good day to take a … Continue reading

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Eddying Out -Praise Him with Every Breath

It is not guilt that drives me to find the time to spend with God again, but a lack of spiritual “oxygen” to fuel my soul. Continue reading

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Eddying Out – Cape Coast Castles

I will be on the road today with my students to walk in a forest canopy, lunch with crocodiles (tame ones), explore the town of Cape Coast, and visit the historic but heart wrenching Elmina Slave Castle.  I will be … Continue reading

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Eddying Out – A “Secret Garden” in Aburi

“My days are swifter than a runner….They skim past like boats of papyrus…”(Job 9:25).  Yesterday was our sixth day in Ghana, west Africa.  It was a whirlpool of activity and adventure…so much so that I am taking a day to … Continue reading

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Eddying Out – Transatlantic Translocation

I am headed to Ghana west Africa today to serve as the director of a study abroad program for the university where I teach, Grand Valley State University.  I will be learning alongside 15 eager young students as we explore … Continue reading

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Eddying Out – Digging and Dredging

I am in the midst of preparing for an extended trip to Ghana and I decided today was a good day to “eddy out”. I had an interesting conversation via chat the other night with a friend from Haiti.  He … Continue reading

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Eddying Out – Haiti Hiatus

I will be travelling to Haiti with an intrepid group of students from a club I advise at my university called Students for Haiti.  This is our first trip to Haiti as a club.  The club was formed back in … Continue reading

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Eddying Out – Resurrection

Rejoice in the Resurrection!  God came, he conquered death, but not only death but all the messy mistakes we make every day.  He went “all in” for us…He just wants us to return the favor.  Have a blessed Easter! Jesus … Continue reading

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