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Dr. Laniak writes about the theft homes of the bedouin. I, too, have often lived in tents. I actually enjoy living in a tent, or in a hammock under the stars, during my forays into the wilderness for adventures. and, I never minded the frequent tent-dwelling while in the military: it is a badge of h...

Day 34 addresses the idea of reproduction. I agree wholeheartedly that believers are tasked to reproduce themselves and grow the Church (big C). I struggle with how to equate true reproduction and church size. Yes I've been in churches that grew because big things were happening for God. I've seen t...

Day 26 "Guard yourselves" talks about shepherds with the potential to become hirelings, to susceptible to the temptation to give less than 100% effort, especially when there is risk to themselves. Dr. Laniak also talks about the shepherds who take the best for themselves, leaving the lefto...

as a veteran, I'm very familiar with the sheepdog analogy Dr. Laniak mentions in his entry on dogs. As well, I am known by my wife and others as the Dog Whisperer: I've never met a dog I didn't like, and the vast majority of them have like me as well! I'm an animal person, and it's a running joke ar...

I grew up with a certain definition of "wilderness". as a boy growing up in the state of Maine, I was lucky to spend my youth in the forests. Our family owned 100 acres in the country, and I was ALWAYS out in nature with my dog. Wandering, playing soldier, sleeping undertone stars. But thi...