TDZ Retrospective: Dogs and Cats

Posted November 27, 2011. The Big Guy and I have an ongoing debate regarding the superiority of dogs over cats. He is one of those who has been duped into believing cats are better than dogs. (I know kind of hard to believe from a guy who's school mascot is a beautiful collie.) Anyway we … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Dogs and Cats

TDZ Retrospective: Love Not Fear

love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. -- Issac Watts What if our response to God was motivated by love and not fear? Instead of being afraid of hell or being zapped by a vengeful distant God, we would be overwhelmed by the depth of God's love. God's righteousness demands … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Love Not Fear

TDZ Retrospective: Fortress

Originally posted January 9, 2011. Built between 1672-1695, the Castillo de San Marcos is still an imposing structure.  It was built by the Spanish to protect the town of San Augustine. It was constructed from coquina and built in a star shape. Despite numerous assaults and the town changing hands the fortress was never conquered.  … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Fortress

TDZ Retrospective: Rest

Originally posted January 16, 2011. I took this shot of the Big Guy or rather his feet. The Big Guy  was relaxing after a long day of traveling. As I was editing the picture I remembered a book I discovered during college. The book is  Principles of Spiritual Growth by Miles Stanford.  One of the … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Rest

TDZ Retrospective: On Calendars…

Originally  posted October 3, 2010. I have one of those big calendars on my desk at work. It is actually a very useful tool. I use it to keep up with events throughout the month. It also makes a great notepad. As I was changing the calendar Friday I was struck by the difference between … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: On Calendars…

TDZ Retrospective: That Room

Originally posted June 7, 2010 We moved into a new house at the first of May. I quickly had most of the house unpacked except one room. The room is supposed to be a guest room/office but became the dumping place for all boxes. I felt defeated every time I walked in the room and … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: That Room

TDZ Retrospective: Lessons from Crocs

Originally posted May 24, 2009. On a recent shopping trip I got stuck in an unusually long line. While waiting I begin comparing a display of knock-off "Crocs" type shoes with my Crocs. As I was comparing the shoes I realized that there were some spiritual lessons that could be gleaned from the experience. First, things … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Lessons from Crocs