Thank you, Rob for another walk with you. I shared in the beauty of the outdoors and the new concerns caused by wonky knees and other “as you mature” issues. I also shared in the “where do I belong” in a church. As with many, my story is long and complicated. But God really is good and faithful and (eventually) sees us through.
Rather than "well there's half an hour I'll never get back"...that was an awesome read. Kim Wicks Mairano's spiritual GPS (mine is screaming "turn around as soon as possible")...Tom Bombadil, one of my favorite Tolkien characters...the word "cathartic" reminding me (nerd alarm going off) that yesterday I learned that "pure in heart" in Greek is hoi katharoi te kardia, katharos being a richer word than simply pure or clean. Also, in my world, a hike means a 15 minute walk with the dog, so good on you.
Everyone has been very kind about this, so thank you. Greek is a fascinating language, although I confess I was often distracted in my basic koine class in seminary. A fellow student named Jenni was seated next to me. It was nice to meet her, talk to her, laugh with her, etc. Sometimes this caused me to miss the Grecian nuance from the lecturer. If one must me a nerd, and everyone should be about something, Greek is a good subject for it.
I found an unsolicited group on FB called "Greek For All Institute" and they feature a guy who actually knows how to pronounce Greek break down a Bible verse word by word. Less than 2 minutes per reel.
Another masterful piece. I felt like I was along on the hike- without the pesky sore muscles and heavy breathing🤪And as always I learned so much. (I use two trek sticks and we are the same age so 👏👏)
Thank you. I was unusually prideful about even using one pole, but my descent was only free of medical adventure because of it. Next time, two poles are likely.
Thank you, Rob for another walk with you. I shared in the beauty of the outdoors and the new concerns caused by wonky knees and other “as you mature” issues. I also shared in the “where do I belong” in a church. As with many, my story is long and complicated. But God really is good and faithful and (eventually) sees us through.
Amen to that.
Rather than "well there's half an hour I'll never get back"...that was an awesome read. Kim Wicks Mairano's spiritual GPS (mine is screaming "turn around as soon as possible")...Tom Bombadil, one of my favorite Tolkien characters...the word "cathartic" reminding me (nerd alarm going off) that yesterday I learned that "pure in heart" in Greek is hoi katharoi te kardia, katharos being a richer word than simply pure or clean. Also, in my world, a hike means a 15 minute walk with the dog, so good on you.
Everyone has been very kind about this, so thank you. Greek is a fascinating language, although I confess I was often distracted in my basic koine class in seminary. A fellow student named Jenni was seated next to me. It was nice to meet her, talk to her, laugh with her, etc. Sometimes this caused me to miss the Grecian nuance from the lecturer. If one must me a nerd, and everyone should be about something, Greek is a good subject for it.
I found an unsolicited group on FB called "Greek For All Institute" and they feature a guy who actually knows how to pronounce Greek break down a Bible verse word by word. Less than 2 minutes per reel.
Another masterful piece. I felt like I was along on the hike- without the pesky sore muscles and heavy breathing🤪And as always I learned so much. (I use two trek sticks and we are the same age so 👏👏)
Thank you. I was unusually prideful about even using one pole, but my descent was only free of medical adventure because of it. Next time, two poles are likely.
Quite an accomplishment!
Thanks. Another peak awaits….