Saturday afternoon/evening we celebrated the sweet 16th birthday of Lina Witulski at the home of her exchange student parents in Kearney. Lina has been living with the Gillespies this past year while their daughter Sofia has been an exchange student in Latvia. Lina's birthday was actually Thursday, May 1 - May Day -- but the … Continue reading Sweet 16 to Lina
Electric Guitar at Avondale United Methodist Church
Today's blog is another Sunday music summary. The artist for the today's special number is Michael Card, and the song is actually quite an old one by certain standards. "What Will it Take (To Keep You From Jesus)" was originally released in 1985 as part of Card's Life of Christ Trilogy. The song is written … Continue reading Electric Guitar at Avondale United Methodist Church
KCCC 5K
Today I ran my first 5K. I didn't train. Well, that isn't precisely true. I didn't do any RUNNING to train for running a 5K. I have been doing weights and working on my swimming to prepare for the Kansas City Corporate Challenge swim meet. So I was getting my strength, and more importantly, my … Continue reading KCCC 5K
Tallinn
My Niece Sofia is spending the year in Latvia as an Exchange Student. Here is something from her "spring break" trip to Estonia.
The Finish Line
Notice how runners seem to put out an extra effort when they see the finish line? There is something about seeing the goal that gives extra energy for the project. But it isn't just runners. Just about every task earns an extra spurt of energy when you can see a completion point. The sense of … Continue reading The Finish Line
Unprofitable Servants
Luke 17 7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have … Continue reading Unprofitable Servants
A Concert of Sacred Metaphors — Prophets
This fourth song from my 2006 concert is a compilation of references and images of old testament prophets. Michael Card uses those varying images to give us the variety of the prophets, while showing the singular source and core of their message. From a performance standpoint this song is the roughest of the entire concert. … Continue reading A Concert of Sacred Metaphors — Prophets
A Concert of Sacred Metaphors — Fools
Whether you consider this paradox or metaphor, it is one of the word plays -- and play on ideas -- that is one of the things I like best about the works of Michael Card. This third segment of my 2006 concert bridges the space between the Baptism (segment 2) and this song on God's … Continue reading A Concert of Sacred Metaphors — Fools
Kearney UMC Confirmation
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
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
