My 1960’s Unit at Rivendell School in 1995: “I’m Free, Man!” In February and March of 1995, I designed and taught a unit on American history focusing on the cultural revolution of the 1960’s. Because that was my own formative era… I was in high school during 1964-67 and college during 1967-71, I enjoyed speaking from …
“… you might be a Democrat!” In the spirit of Jeff Foxworthy’s old comedic shtick, “If… you might be a redneck!” Examples would include, “If you take your dog for a walk and you both use the same tree on the corner, you might be a redneck“; “If you see a sign that reads “Say …
We Are Each His Poem. “For we are His poetry, His handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to accomplish good works that were planned beforehand by God, so that we could live out our lives by doing them.” (Ephesians 2:10). “Handiwork” – (from the Greek word for “poem” or “poetry“). Each of us is a work of …
A Layman’s Guide to Logos. Ancient Questions that Led to Logos. Those good old Greeks weren’t afraid to ask thorny questions… How could anything as well-ordered and perfectly designed as this universe not have an organizing Principle behind it somewhere? Could the genius of human reason and deep wisdom even exist if there wasn’t something …
Full Disclosure: Questions and Doubts. “If you don’t have doubts, you’re either kidding yourself or asleep. Doubts are the ants-in-the-pants of faith, they keep it alive and moving.” (Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC’s). Know Whom to Ask First. So there was John the Baptist, called the greatest prophet of all time by Jesus, …
Christmas 2025 Greetings from the Prophet Isaiah. Question: Could anything written 2,765 years ago be relevant today in 2025? Answer: You better believe it, and I do mean that literally. (1.) “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and shall call His name ‘Emmanuel’.” (Isaiah 7:14). …
A Little Book for Lucy the Light. [this “little book” is in process of being written, so please don’t read until it is finished soon] Lucy, this little book is specially for you, written and assembled by Grandma and Grandpa Larson. This is something we have done for each of our grandchildren. We have done …
Unlikely Sources of Gold. “If you listen carefully you can hear the truth from the unlikeliest sources, especially from the unlikeliest sources, from an enemy, from a stranger, from children, from nuts, from overheard conversations, from stupid preachers… Are not great discoveries also made at the unlikeliest moments?” (Walker Percy, The Second Coming, p.181) Hello family and friends, It …
Music in the Key of Pappy: My Musical Memoirs. “My life goes on in endless song above earth’s lamentations. I hear the real, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation. Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear its music ringing. It sounds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from …
My Theology is Jesus, Part Two. “My theology is Jesus Christ, and nothing else. If I can but understand Him, I shall need no other. Take your theology from Christ Himself. Learn from Christ Himself. That is the only theology that everyone must have.” (George MacDonald (1824-1905), a Scottish author and minister who has inspired me …
A PRIMER ON PRO-LIFE MATTERS, from A to Z. “Where sin abounds, grace much more abounds!” (Romans 5:20). “Enough! You’re here to defend the defenseless, to give justice to the weak and fatherless, to maintain the rights of the oppressed and needy. Your job is to rescue the powerless and stand up for them, to …
My Theology is Jesus. ‘My theology is Jesus Christ, and nothing else. If I can but understand Him, I shall need no other. Take your theology from Christ Himself. Learn from Christ Himself. That is the only theology that everyone must have.” (George MacDonald (1824-1905), a Scottish author and minister who has inspired me the …