Russellings of the Spirit

learning

  • The Apprentice

    I mowed my yard Saturday.  I know, right? Sound the trumpets and shoot the fireworks! That’s some exciting news right there!  Surprisingly, it was not really the act of mowing that is noteworthy here. It is instead my complete mastery of the… Continue reading

  • Can We Learn?

    If you are a person of “a certain age,” you no doubt remember Pete Seeger’s big hit from 1955, Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Where have all the flowers gone? Long time passing. Where have all the flowers gone? Long… Continue reading

  • The “Simple” Life

    “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, NIV) HGTV lies. Home repair and remodeling never happens with that kind… Continue reading

  • Going Next Level…

    It’s time to move on… to the next level. I feel like I’m ready. But sometimes I have to wonder if I am entirely willing. In one sense, I am talking about my guitar playing. I have been taking guitar… Continue reading

  • Humble learning

    “… but wisdom is with the humble.” Proverbs 11:2, NRSV I learned something this past week. I learned that Grand Island, Nebraska is actually a pretty cool place. I learned this as a result of spending three days in Grand… Continue reading