Rho, Rho, Rho Your Boat

Posted on November 23, 2004 by Matt Todd

In Greek this morning, Dr. Marwede reminded us that Greek words can end in three consonants: “Nu, sigma, or…” he paused for an answer from the class. As usual, no one said anything. “Blank, blank, blank your boat.” He paused again for an answer. Finally, Melissa said, “Row.”

Good thing we have an Elementary Education expert in our midst. I think we would still be trying to figure it out if she weren’t there. Way to go, Bob!

I really think he should have sung the line. I really want to hear him sing something – maybe a TV theme song!

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On another note, I really appreciated chapel today. There was a definite flow to the way the service progressed. That’s the kind of stuff I think is important. Maybe that’s why I get critical of worship services sometimes – I don’t see any unity within the order of worship. I believe a service should take us somewhere, like a drama. That doesn’t mean the worshipers should be manipulated, though. I realize there can be some tension there, but what’s life without tension? That would be too easy, wouldn’t it?

It’s too bad I can’t play guitar or piano, or any other instrument other than brass. I think I would have enjoyed being some type of worship minister. Fitting together a worship service, like pieces of a puzzle, has always intrigued me. Maybe someday I’ll learn something that will help!

Why do I hate puzzles, then?

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I have learned that I really do enjoy some of this archaeology stuff. I guess in following the puzzle motif, I find it interesting how different archaeological finds are pieced together to come up with an answer about what happened, or what a culture was like. I find myself really getting into the inscriptions from Assyria about Sennacherib’s invasion of Judah and how it coincides with the account in Kings, Chronicles, and Isaiah.

I’ve even contemplated subscribing to Biblical Archaeologist, or something like that. What’s up with that?

Don’t get me wrong – I don’t want to dedicate my life to any such research/discoveries. I just find it interesting. And no, I don’t think archaeology is sexy!

I’m just a nerd, OK?

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Howdy. I'm Matt. My wife, Christy, and I have four kids and two dogs, I'm passionate about orphan care. I'm a die-hard fan of the Evansville Aces, the Indiana Hoosiers, and Star Wars. I'm trying to live life by the Todd family motto: "It behooves us to live!"