“I do know.” Those are three words I don’t usually say. “Where do you want to eat for lunch?” “I do know. Let’s eat at Chick-fil-A.” Not my first response. Chick-fil-A? Yes. The choice of grammar which led to the highly favored suggestion? Just no. Not to be confused with the last post, “I Don’t Know,” this … More I do know
“I don’t know.” Those are three words I don’t like to say. Silence is awkward, and ignorance is embarrassing. I want to have an answer. So I give one whether I have one or not. I form an opinion on the spot, if need be. I want to come across as knowledgeable and prepared. If I don’t … More I don’t know
I love debate, and I think it’s incredibly unhelpful in 99% of all cases. That’s the conclusion of this post. Take it or leave it. Ask my parents, siblings, and close friends. I will debate just about anything. My natural inclination is to stand up for what I believe in and to never back down. … More against debate
You would think the inspired writers of the Scriptures would have been inspired in their writing techniques as well. And perhaps they were. But it seems to me they needed a lesson or two in pronoun usage. As in passages like this: When the Lord has finished all his work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, … More the problem with pronouns
Your average day looks like this. You get up and say “good morning” to your spouse or child or roommate. You read the news and check the weather. You scan the latest on social media, be it good, bad, life-altering, or pathetically unimportant, sent with love from your family, your friends, your enemies, and people you’ve never … More sharing the joy
Journey of the Word 