Kearney United Methodist Church had its confirmation service for this year's class of confirmands this morning. Sixteen confirmands, including my nephew Isaac Gillespie, were presented. The service was the conclusion of a two-year program where they met regularly to review and discuss their understanding of their faith. The service began with some congregational singing, which … Continue reading Kearney UMC Confirmation
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Corporate Challenge Kickoff
The Kansas City Corporate Challenge kicked off Friday afternoon at the Truman Sports Complex with the kickoff walk. The whole event is a family fun walk and celebration. The participating companies sponsor tents for their employees, many with live music, food, etc., in the middle of the annex parking lot. The competition portion of the … Continue reading Corporate Challenge Kickoff
Is Chocolate Milk the real issue?
My son has an argumentative essay to write on an article they gave him to read in his social studies class. I read the article and then looked to find an actual link to it online, since according to the ending blurb: Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be … Continue reading Is Chocolate Milk the real issue?
March–Out like a lamb?
March--Out like a lamb?. As my April fool's blog I will repost what my wife posted, along with my own note. THis year we most definitely had March come in like a lion, roaring with snow, and the last day was warm like a lamb. But it its April Foolishness it almost reached freezing last … Continue reading March–Out like a lamb?
The gatekeepers of the book publishing world
We belong to a book club at our church. The club has been around since 2010. We have read quite a few interesting books. Below you will see the full list of ones chosen, and the ones nominated but not chosen. One of the limiting factors is which books get chosen, besides which ones the … Continue reading The gatekeepers of the book publishing world
The Croods
Alert: there are possible spoilers here: The Croods. My kids got this movie out of the library. We have been watching it today. My first thought watching: Is this going to be one of those dad-bashing movies? We have the rebellious girl, and the dad trying to keep the family safe. They have to … Continue reading The Croods
God Loves Business
"The Lord hates cheating scales, but accurate weights are His delight." I heard that quote last night while watching 3-2-1 Penguins: The Cheating Scales of Bullamanka. And I had a thought from hearing it that I am not sure I had before: God loves business. If one spends much time in religious circles today, it … Continue reading God Loves Business
How come they aways save you more money than I spend in the first place?
How come they aways save you more money than I spend in the first place? * Warning -- one piece of mild profanity in the link that you might not even notice. * I remember seeing this link before, and think the advertising is generally cute. Pokes a lot of fun at some of the … Continue reading How come they aways save you more money than I spend in the first place?
Holidays in Comparison
Well, tonight is the night -- New Year's Eve. Ho Hum.Had a conversation last night with my in-laws' German exchange student about what people were planning for New Year's Eve, what were the foods people eat in America on New Year's etc. Was an interesting question, seeing I had been mulling this column for today … Continue reading Holidays in Comparison
2013 in Review
Okay,time of year when everyone is insisting you look forward, and you look back. Facebook wants to show me the 20 top things from my year. Very interesting which items they think are my top items. Do some of these items have key words that pull them up -- because some yes, but most no, … Continue reading 2013 in Review
At The Rainbow 