#263: A Shelter in the Time of Storm

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 The Lord's our Rock, in Him we hide -- A shelter in the time of storm; Secure whatever ill betide -- A shelter in the time of storm. CHORUS O Jesus is a Rock in a weary … Continue reading #263: A Shelter in the Time of Storm →

A Blast of the Past #133: Carly’s Confirmation

I grew up in a Baptist tradition. We didn't have infant baptism and we didn't have confirmation services. So when moving to Avondale United Methodist Church, we had to get used to both concepts. Today's Blast of the Past is one of those events -- Carly's Confirmation service and day. As you can tell from … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #133: Carly’s Confirmation →

Sabbatical — Day 1

Well, I intended to write this to go up at the beginning of the day. The dry spell is over. The blog is back to daily posts. Today's theme, and the restart of the daily posting, is Sabbatical. Today I began my sabbatical. Well, it isn't technically a sabbatical, though it has many similarities for … Continue reading Sabbatical — Day 1 →

A Tale of Three Packages

My old trusty Sony handicam died suddenly last week. So we went out to Best Buy and replaced it with a Canon. I am loving the new camera, although learning to handle it's extensive function through its 288 page PDF manual is a little daunting. The one way the new purchase set me back, besides … Continue reading A Tale of Three Packages →

#261: Trust and Obey

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will He abides with us still, And with all who will trust … Continue reading #261: Trust and Obey →

Fitness Update: Blank

This is basically a non-post. Aside from bike riding haven't done much fitness this week.

#260: Is My Name Written There?

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lord, I care not for riches, neither silver nor gold – I would bake sure of heaven, I would enter the fold. In the book of Thy kingdom with its pages so fair, Tell me, Jesus, my … Continue reading #260: Is My Name Written There? →

A Blast of the Past #132: Pastor Mike’s Graduation

During the past two years we had been attending Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, it's pastor, Mike Ennis, had been attending Seminary in Kansas City. Today's blast of the past recalls the celebration everyone at Cornerstone had when Mike finally completed his degree and graduated. It was also the beginning of an ending as well. Now … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #132: Pastor Mike’s Graduation →