Monthly Archives: December 2022

My Top Ten Family Moments of 2022

by Eric Posted on December 31, 2022

It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2022, Top Ten Books of 2022, Top Ten Hikes of 2022, and Top Ten Ministry Moments of 2022, it’s time to conclude these rankings with looking back on the … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Ministry Moments of 2022

by Eric Posted on December 30, 2022

It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2022, Top Ten Books of 2022, and Top Ten Hikes of 2022, I thought that I would turn my attention to things that might be considered more substantial, … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Hikes of 2022

by Eric Posted on December 29, 2022

It’s that time of the year for retrospection. I’ve posted my Top Ten Songs of 2022. I’ve posted my Top Ten Books of 2022. And now, I’m following the pattern that I established in previous years: turning my attention to hikes that … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Books of 2022

by Eric Posted on December 28, 2022

It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2022, I’m moving on to a list of my favorite reading material. At the beginning of this year, I set a goal for myself: to read … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Songs of 2022

by Eric Posted on December 27, 2022

It’s that time of year for retrospection. Earlier this month, I shared some observations regarding my musical preferences and listening patterns from 2022, as recorded quantitatively, by Spotify. But these metrics are overly influenced by the time of year in which a … Continue reading →

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Christmas at the Farm

by Eric Posted on December 25, 2022

When I look back at old pictures, I notice that it’s often the littlest details that draw the fondest memories. The familiar building from 1951 with the unfamiliar embellishments… the make and model of the family car in 1994… the … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Delight of God

by Eric Posted on December 22, 2022

I just finished reading John Hever’s book, The Hidden Delight of God. It’s an extended study of the biblical Exodus account, with some cultural analysis and adaptation. And I should probably admit that I received an advance copy of the book directly … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Card (2022)

by Eric Posted on December 18, 2022

Season’s Greetings from Kent, Ohio! We’ve never been good at the Christmas Card thing. We do, however, try to provide regular updates about our lives through other channels. So, please let us know if you’d like to be included on … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Card Thing

by Eric Posted on December 17, 2022

Our family doesn’t typically do the Christmas Card thing. At least not in the sense of buying a professionally-produced card, writing up a family newsletter with photos, and adding a hand-written greeting before dropping it in the mail. But it’s … Continue reading →

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Zippy the Chimp

by Eric Posted on December 16, 2022

Zippy the Chimp was published in 1953 and sold for 39 cents a copy. It was written by Lee Ecuyer, with photographs by Benn Mitchell. But it was a children’s book. And as such, it was never supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: December 2022

My Top Ten Family Moments of 2022

My Top Ten Ministry Moments of 2022

My Top Ten Hikes of 2022

My Top Ten Books of 2022

My Top Ten Songs of 2022

Christmas at the Farm

The Hidden Delight of God

A Christmas Card (2022)

The Christmas Card Thing

Zippy the Chimp

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