If it is possible,
as far as it depends on you,
live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18, ESV)
Month: November 2022
Thought for today: Act like it is those days
“Why We Love the Church”
A friend of mine (who is also a pastor in Florida), Steve Camp, posted six images of “Why We Love the Church.” I asked permission to repost them, and he said yes. So, here are the slides along with the Scripture references as a bonus. 🙂
(All Bible quotations from the English Standard Version.)
Firstly, Jesus Christ promised to build the Church, therefore, my commitment should be to it.
Matthew 16:18
And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Acts 2:42-47
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
30 Days of Python
As I suggest in “And It Begins…,” you and I can do anything for 30 days. Although I’ve already missed a couple days (once because I forgot on a day I just couldn’t get a Mastodon server set-up…and once ’cause I was staying up late already making sure I didn’t fail again :-)), back on Saturday, 11/13/2022 I started learning Python.
Now, I’ve started before, but this time I am using iOS app that tracks streaks and a better book than before. The app is called Habit Tracker and the book is Introducing Python: Modern Computing in Simple Packages by Bill Lubanovic.
Basically, I read and practice what I am learning at least 15 minutes a day. Probably a bit slow, but I am 17% of the way through the book. The biggest gotcha I have is that I have no need to actually use it, like I did when I learned Perl so many decades ago. We’ll see if God gives me an opportunity to apply what I am learning in the new year.
Either way, I recommend both the app (which can do a ton ‘o stuff to help you develop good habits) and the book, which is nicely paced without feeling too “beginner.”
“For I am sure…”
For I am sure that
neither death nor life,
nor angels nor rulers,
nor things present
nor things to come,
nor powers,
nor height nor depth,
nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us
from the love of God
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
– Romans 8:38-39 (ESV)