(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Home of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire … Continue reading #84: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Of Wealth and Fairness
I've been contemplating the greatness of the wealth we live in, along with the complaints of poverty. I've also been contemplating the complaints about fairness. The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer. The rich don't pay their fair share. Yet, when I look at the wealth around me, all I see is the … Continue reading Of Wealth and Fairness
A Blast of the Past #43: Worlds of Fun — First Season
We moved to our first house in 2000. The house was located on the same street as what people termed "The Worlds of Fun Water Tower." It was actually a city water tower, the closest to the park, and painted in the colors of the park. Our house was 4 or 5 houses up the … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #43: Worlds of Fun — First Season
Worlds of Fun: Opening Day Approaches
This weekend is a kick-off of two events: The Kansas City Corporate Challenge and the Worlds of Fun summer season. The Kansas City Corporate Challenge has its kick-off walk from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Arrowhead Stadium. All the competing companies have people walk a mile course on their behalf to earn points, and many of … Continue reading Worlds of Fun: Opening Day Approaches
#83: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) Here we start the advent section of the book. I know it is out of the church calendar, but I always enjoy bringing these up for reflection and enjoyment during other times of the year. 1 O come, … Continue reading #83: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Summer Plans change
Today's post is late and short. Seems the class I'd planned on taking this summer -- Digital Storytelling -- is being canceled. No idea if it was because of low attendance, or because of a change in the teacher's schedule. I was really excited about this class, the one elective choice that really gave me … Continue reading Summer Plans change
Fitness Update: Triathlon practices
This week I set two new personal records on my Misfit Shine. This means my combined activity for the day set a new record for total points earned. Part of that activity was a mini-triathlon at work on Monday. As part of a program at the Wellness Center I rowed 2000 meters, biked 8 miles … Continue reading Fitness Update: Triathlon practices
#82: God Be with You
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 God be with you till we meet again, By His counsel guide, uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you -- God be with you till we meet again. CHORUS Till we meet, till we meet, Till … Continue reading #82: God Be with You
From “No king but King Jesus” to “King Government”
1 Samuel 8: 20: " That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles." Today's post comes from a reflection on the above reading, which I came across (again) during my daily Bible reading. The emphasis (italics) is mine, … Continue reading From “No king but King Jesus” to “King Government”
A Blast of the Past #42:Fourth Birthday
One of the things from my own youth was a Betty Crocker cookbook for children. It had a macaroni and cheese with hot dogs recipe, and it had a castle cake that we made once for a birthday. With that memory in mind, I resurrected the plan for by daughter's fourth birthday. Only this time … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #42:Fourth Birthday
At The Rainbow 