Blank Bible Project (Updated)
One Thinline became five thick volumes.
As I mentioned yesterday, I have had a small project in the works. I thought I’d post some photos and a brief explanation of the project today. I’ve been working on a “blank Bible”–so named not because the Bible had all it’s words removed, but because it has many additional blank pages inserted for note-taking and outlining. The idea is an old one, and there are plenty of Bibles available that do a better job of providing a quality-bound, wide-margin, note-taker’s Bible, but I thought it would still be a good use of an ESV I’ve had sitting on the shelf for a couple of years. This particular ESV is the Thinline, and I picked it up at Costco for about $10 on a whim (which is a good deal considering its current price on Amazon).
If you want, you can click past the break for the pictures & project description.
Update: I added an electronic copy of the cover I created in Word. The link is at the bottom of the article.
Retreat at the Rim
One thing I was looking forward to after graduation was the opportunity to take occasional spiritual retreats without the constant press of anxiety over papers and reading. In practice, this means packing up my tent and gear and hiding in the woods for a day or two. Last week, I had the chance to do just that.
I landed at Kehl Springs, which sits at the top of the Mogollon Rim and overlooks Payson, Pine, and Strawberry. The wind was constant, as was the sun, and by midday, I discovered that I had acquired a bright red sunburn on both arms. This was a surprise since it was about 50°, but I’ve heard stories about skiers getting sunburned, so I should have expected it. I’ve posted some thoughts and pictures (of the site, not the sunburn) after the break. The video, though, was made for Anna’s sake–she doesn’t like heights–but I think it gives a good view of where I was sitting for the afternoon.
In any case, it was a good retreat. Nothing spectacular, no booming revelations, no stunning life decisions. Just time to read through a Gospel and to consider ways in which I would like to pray for God’s sanctifying work to continue. Perhaps the most intriguing thought I came away with is this: Do I pursue sanctification because I want to be a better person, or because I want to glorify God?
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