(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Peace, perfect peace -- in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 2 Peace, perfect peace -- by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 3 Peace, … Continue reading #285: Peace, Perfect Peace
LibertyCon 31: interim report
Today's post is an o the scene, on the run, off the cuff report on the still in progress LibertyCon 31 in Chattanooga, TN. The con opened on Friday afternoon with an opening celebration of finding a new site to host, the Marriott convention center, and announcement of the Reed House as the spot for … Continue reading LibertyCon 31: interim report
A Blast of the Past #145: Painting the Living Room
We started our house painting project back in 2012, it seems, with the first two walls of the living room. A wall a year was the plan, though we sped up at points since then.
A Look Ahead — LibertyCon
Trying to put together the list of upcoming events. It is currently skewed to very few things immediate and more things further out. Also most of the events come from a very small set of sources. Any suggestions to broaden the list is appreciated. June 29-July 1 — LibertyCon This small and size-limited annual sciene … Continue reading A Look Ahead — LibertyCon
#284: Sweet Peace, the Gift of God’s Love
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 There comes to my heard one sweet strain A glad and a joyous refrain; I sing it again and again -- sweet peace, the gift of God's love. CHORUS Peace, peace, sweep peace! Wonderful gift from above! … Continue reading #284: Sweet Peace, the Gift of God’s Love
Sabbatical Update: Launch to LibertyCon
Well, The Sabbatical is reaching a mid-point. No, we are still way before the quantitative half point. But we have reached a point where certain things are wrapping, and already the conclusion needs to be given serious consideration. The house has been put into shape, but the end clean-up still needs to be done. All … Continue reading Sabbatical Update: Launch to LibertyCon
Fitness Update: neatness and fitness
Well, this weekend the last of the current lost talents was found. The glasses are now safely in my possession again. And they were in a safe spot in the house, surrounded by too many other objects to be obviously noticed sooner. The loss of the talents brought to focus for me the way various … Continue reading Fitness Update: neatness and fitness
#283: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O how sweet the glorious message, Simple faith may claim: Yesterday, today forever, Jesus is the same! Still He loves to save the sinful, Heal the sick and lame, Cheer the mourner, calm the tempest, Glory to … Continue reading #283: Yesterday, Today, Forever
The King and I: Not your old Yul Brynner
We attended the final performance at Kansas City's Starlight of the King and I this past Sunday. And it was definitely a good show. One of the things that makes continuing a long-running show difficult is if it has had iconic stars with iconic performances that made/created the original roles. Both the rolls of Anna … Continue reading The King and I: Not your old Yul Brynner
A Blast of the Past #144: Church Picnic
Our Friends the Proctors -- missionaries at the Black Forest Academy in Germany -- visited our church picnic back in 2012.
At The Rainbow 