My little sister (through Big Brothers Big Sisters) and I went to a Hawaiian-themed bowling fundraiser yesterday.
We scored a 113. Combined. And with the dragon helper...
March's song of obsession:
According to Matthew (26.39) and Mark (14.35), after entering Gethsemane with his disciples, Jesus “threw himself on the ground and prayed” (emphasis mine).
The Greek verb πίπτω/piptō (past tense = ἔπεσεν) means to fall as a result of terror, astonishment or grief.** Contextually, it’s a physical fall—from an upright posture to a prostrate position. Unlike the ESV, NIV, or MSG, which state that Jesus “fell on his face,” the NRSV emphasizes the intensity and intentionality of Jesus’ action. Jesus didn’t just trip over an olive tree root. He intentionally threw himself down...
MTV once hosted a series called Epic Rap Battles of History. I don’t suggest watching it, as it’s highly offensive.
The gist is this: two historical, cultural, or political figures face off against each other in a rap duel, and one is crowned the victor.
For me, the end of Job is akin to an epic rap battle...
The last phase of labor is known as transition.
This stage is the most intense, grueling, and animalistic. It’s arduous, fierce, and requires every ounce of physical and emotional strength the soon-to-be mother possesses.
Mothers will be the first to tell you that transition is brutal. There’s nothing quite like it; however, I think anyone experiencing transition in life would say the same...