Monthly Archives: January 2012

Wrestling with Truth January 29, 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Mark 1:1-11 John the Baptist prepares the Way. Questions to consider: Why is the word “immediately” important in this book? What does “beginning” mean? What does “beginning of the gospel” mean? What is the “gospel”? What does “make his paths … Continue reading →

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I think I can, I think I can . . .

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Thinking about how to accomplish a project, especially when the project is a big one, has begun to haunt me a little lately. Maybe there are several ways to go at projects–such as cleaning the house, rebuilding a bathroom, maintaining … Continue reading →

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At the beach

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Greetings from where it is warm . . . We are enjoying a “side” trip to Fort Myers,  Florida.  80 degrees,  alligators,  sunshine, air-boat zooming around.   Other images:  Thomas Alva Edison/Henry Ford winter estate; eagle’s nest, banyan tree. See our  … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth January 8, 2012

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Our topic for January 8, 2012 was SIN UNDERSTOOD AS IMPROPER WORSHIP based on the 2 KINGS 17 account of the demise of the northern tribes (Israel). This scriptural account represents the end of the northern kingdom Hoshea is the … Continue reading →

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2011 in review

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,200 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway … Continue reading →

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Homemade Christmas Presents (2011)

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

I like the idea of homemade gifts for Christmas. I didn’t have as much time this year as I might have, because I was busy in New York helping care for my mom. So I tried to make up for … Continue reading →

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