Today's post is about two examples of faith I heard about today: one very close to home and personal for me, the other around the globe, but just as powerful. The latter touches a global hotspot, the former, the greater community in which I live. Local example The first relates to Cornerstone Wesleyan Church. On … Continue reading Examples of Faith …
A Blast of the Past #93: India, Part 4
I spent two weeks in India, which means I had one weekend between them -- one free weekend. So I flew halfway across the country from Mumbai to Bangalore. Why? Because I had friends there. When I met Kumar and Shanthi, they lived in my hometown, Corning, NY, working for Corning, INC. They also led … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #93: India, Part 4
A Look Ahead …
Today's look ahead is going to strat with a look behind. Last weekend, opening weekend for Worlds of Fun, included times with the Easter Bunny. The above photo was taken on Saturday in the new entry plaza. My family was too busy with church and larger family activities on Easter to actually make it to … Continue reading A Look Ahead …
#185: Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He whose word cannot be broken Formed thee for His own abode: On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's … Continue reading #185: Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
The Revolution
Veritasium is a site I find interesting. See these two videos, questions, and answers.
Fitness Update: Overdoing It
This week I want to address the question of overdoing it? How does one know if one is overdoing it? And what does it mean to overdo it? This week I swam 2000 yards, ran 17 miles and biked 120 miles, so it isn't the total amounts of things I am talking about, but specific … Continue reading Fitness Update: Overdoing It
Easter Video Montage
Today I decided to mix up the usual Sunday hymn feature, with a video montage of some Interesting Easter music videos. So, I am starting with a couple, and we'll see how many more come up during the day to be added. The first, from Veggie Tale's is a favorite. The second, by Dolly Parton, … Continue reading Easter Video Montage
Worlds of Fun: First Weekend Impressions
It is an interesting fact: Worlds of Fun is an amusement park, with rides. I and my family have been there every day so far they have been open, and none of us have ridden a ride yet. Even so, we are getting a lot of "amusement" out of the park. The no rides thing … Continue reading Worlds of Fun: First Weekend Impressions
A Blast of the Past #92: India, Part 3
My stay in India in 2007 included the holiday of Diwali. As Wikipedia describes it: One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, it spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Its celebration includes millions of lights shining on housetops, outside doors and windows, … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #92: India, Part 3
Sneak Peak and WOF opening day
Today's post is coming late for a couple of reasons. Primarily because I was busy and didn't get to write one earlier, but also because I decided to do it on something that happened this evening. Last week I wrote a roundup of upcoming events that included The Gold and Platinum Pass sneak peak at … Continue reading Sneak Peak and WOF opening day
