(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Days are filled with sorrow and care, Hearts are lonely and drear; Burdens are lifted at Calvary -- Jesus is very near. CHORUS Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary; Burdens are lifted at Calvary -- Jesus … Continue reading #218: Burdens are Lifted at Calvary
Author: Sir Rhodri
Million Dollar Quartet
Today was our first time at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, KS. The show was a matinee of the show "Million Dollar Quartet". This will be a review/reflection on the experience of the New Theatre Restaurant and the show. We drove to the theater, expecting to be able to find it relatively easy … Continue reading Million Dollar Quartet
A Blast of the Past #109: Houghton Reunion
Our next look into the past is our 20th reunion at Houghton College. It took place in our 21st year after graduation. We almost didn't have this reunion. Initially we were part of something called "cluster reunions" where adjacent years were grouped together in reunions. It was a good idea; a chance to meet friends … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #109: Houghton Reunion
A Look Ahead: Million $ Quartet
This Thursday I am doing another quick "look ahead" post. Snoopy's Birthday The first item is today, Thursday, Aug. 10 Worlds of Fun 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64161 Come help us celebrate Snoopy's Birthday on Thursday after the 1:30 performance of Sally's Rockin' Dance Party! Cake will be served! Million $ … Continue reading A Look Ahead: Million $ Quartet
#217: Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness My beauty are, my glorious dress; 'Midst flaming world, in these arrayed, With joy shall I lift up my head. 2 Bold shall I stand in Thy great day, For who aught … Continue reading #217: Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness
Cedar Fair Parks Tour: Comparing Park Features
While touring the various parks, besides noting what we enjoy and had fun with at each park, we started making comparisons and contrasts between them. Certain themes began to arise in our minds. Today’s post will start a short to moderate discussion of the things we observed and discussed during our tour. True, we only … Continue reading Cedar Fair Parks Tour: Comparing Park Features
Fitness Update: Biking in the rain
Well, a couple of things on the fitness front this week: I went to the MD doctor about the bone cramps/muscle aches in my lower and upper left leg. (At its worst, this made it painful to drive at all, as any application of the clutch in our stick shift stressed the offending area.) I … Continue reading Fitness Update: Biking in the rain
#216: Look to the Lamb of God
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 If you from sin are longing to be free, Look to the Lamb of God; He, to redeem you, die on Calvary, Look to the Lamb of God. CHORUS Look to the Lamb of God (the Lamb … Continue reading #216: Look to the Lamb of God
A Blast of the Past #108: Graduation Party
For years Betsy and I attended a small group at the mega church -- and I mean a small group. It never seemed to get very big, but it rotated through a number of people that we ministered to (and who ministered to us) that were then able to move on to other stages of … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #108: Graduation Party
HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD
I have finished posting park by park reviews of our visits to the five Cedar Fair parks we toured. My intention is to have some further posts where I discuss thematic items from the parks for comparison and contrast. But before I do that post, short series of posts, I should cover what we did … Continue reading HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD