Darren Daugherty, Ph.D.
Darren Daugherty, Ph.D.

 Monday, May 25, 2009  What we saw: Excavating at Meresha, Limestone caves of 1^st/2^nd Century Christians, Lachish, and Ashkelon.  In a previous journal entry, I wrote about Hezekiah and his encounter with Sennacherib at Jerusalem. Sennacherib destroyed Lachish on his way up to Jerusalem.  Lachish was one of two remaining cities of Judah, and like a number…  Read More

Saturday, May 16, 2009  What we saw: Citadel at Amman, Jordan Archaeological Museum, Madaba, Mt. Nebo  I've seen it depicted in at least three different movies, but none of them capture what I saw and felt as I stood on Mt. Nebo, looking over the Plains of Moab.  Moses was raised in a royal home and educated in the best educational system in the land. Yet, when…  Read More

Friday, May 15, 2009  What we saw: Bozrah, Dana Gorge, Petra  As I walked through Petra, listening to our Guide's detailed explanations of the Nabataeans and the features of Petra, it became obvious that Petra once was a cosmopolitan city teeming with excitement and trade. Could the city be compared to Las Vegas, or would it have been…  Read More

 This is a children's book, published only right here. It is written in a "Dr. Seuss style," with similar rhyming and big imagination. This book, targeted for ages 5-10, is a modern-day allegory about a young boy that learns about the importance of serving God and relying on the strength that He provides for those that follow Him. As he encounters various fictitious scenes, he is put to the test. After contemplating on lessons taught by his father, he later…  Read More

 What are some of the most prominent examples of fatherhood in American society? For both positive and negative examples, one can look to the movies. Think about the negative examples for a moment. There was the over-bearing, loveless father played by Robert Duvall in "The Great Santini." Richard Dryfuss played the uninvolved father in "What about Bob." One of the most heart-wrenching movie moments was in "Hope Floats," when a little girl begged her father…  Read More

A pubishing company advertised a special request. They asked for submissions of a children's book - a rewrite of one of their novels, "A Basket of Flowers." My submission was not chosen, and the potential improvements are now easier to see almost 10 years after composition. Instead of having it secluded on my computer, I've decided to post it here. It is a work of poetry, but be warned - it is very long.    This story took place in a land far away, Which is much like the land…  Read More

Families in Worship: Involve all ages, once a month, in a combined Sunday a.m. service. Such an effort involves addressing the kids, using visuals during the sermon, giving all ages opportunities to serve, and developing creative ways to help the children pay attention. Develop activity sheets that directly apply to the sermon and encourage parents and children to do them together. Do not give in to the practice of having parts of the service as a token for…  Read More