#69: Safely Through Another Week

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Safely through another week God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in His courts today: Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest; Day of all teh … Continue reading #69: Safely Through Another Week →

A Blast of the Past #35: G.W. Carver

This set of photos was from a trip down south in Missouri to the George Washington Carver historical site. At least back then it was a very nice site, with good trails, wildlife and flora on the grounds around the historic markers.

#68: O Day of Rest and Gladness

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O day of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright: On thee, the high and lowly, Thru ages joined in tune, Sing "Holy, Holy, holy," … Continue reading #68: O Day of Rest and Gladness →

A turn, a swerve, a save

The problem with coming up with ideas for blog posts while riding a bicycle is that there are no good ways of recording those ideas while in the middle of traffic. Today was one of those days when I had several half-baked ideas on the way home, any of which could make good topics, if … Continue reading A turn, a swerve, a save →

Fitness Update: On track by hitting the street

Well, last week the MisFit shine tracked my laps again while swimming. Still trying to figure out why it does when it does and why it doesn't when it doesn't. I think I am tagging my swimming the same way each time. This time it told me I only swam 950 yards -- must have … Continue reading Fitness Update: On track by hitting the street →

#67: How Can If Be?

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Savior, as my eyes behold The wonders of Thy might untold, The heav'ns in glorious light arrayed, The vast creation Thou hast made -- And yet to think Thou lovest me -- My heart cries out, … Continue reading #67: How Can If Be? →

A Blast of the Past #34: First House, First Summer

The first summer in the new house was the start of a lot of changes. We planted strawberries and rhubarb in the flower beds, took down the wooden fence and replaced it with chain link (even with the power tool, digging the holes in that clay to pour the cement -- had to be careful … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #34: First House, First Summer →

#66: Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts, Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men, From the best bliss that earth imparts, We turn unfilled to Thee again. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood, Thou savest those … Continue reading #66: Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts →

#65: Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! Sing alound the name Till it softly, slowly Sets all hearts aflame. 2 Jesus -- name of cleansing, Washing all our stains; Jesus -- name of healing, Balm for all our pains. 3 Jesus … Continue reading #65: Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! →