(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping thru us, Revivie Thy church with life and pow'r O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us, And fit Thy Church to meet this hour. 2 O Wind of God, come … Continue reading #170: O Breath of Life
Beware professional authority
Although it wasn't a full, true fisking, my post from Saturday did a fairly decent polemic job on this LA Times article related to mental health, psychological therapists and President Trump. In thinking further about what I had written, I realized there is at least one more good angle I can take to this article. … Continue reading Beware professional authority
Fitness Update: Sickness interruptus
In my previous fitness updated I discussed the workup schedule I have for the upcoming 10K and half-marathon races. In today's post I am going to mention a factor that goofs up the schedule: sickness. In this past week I developed a cough that started on Wednesday, got worse on Thursday, seemed a little better … Continue reading Fitness Update: Sickness interruptus
#169: Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Holy Spirit, faithful Guide, Ever near the Christian's side; Gently lead us by the hand, Pilgrim in a dessert land; Weary souls fore'er rejoice, While they hear that sweetest voice Whisp'ring softly, "Wand'rer come"Follow Me, I'll guide … Continue reading #169: Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide
Don’t you dare challenge my narrative …
Every so often I find myself driven by a desire to forsake my natural tendency for reasoned discourse, for the seeing the merits of both (or multiple) sides of an issue, to finding the benefit of each side even while being able to disagree with ultimate conclusions. Every so often I find myself driven to … Continue reading Don’t you dare challenge my narrative …
A Blast of the Past #85: Ren Fest meets India
Today is a slight continuation of last Friday's blast. Today we brought the same guests from India to visit our little historical reenactment -- called the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. There are a couple of shots of them, and some pictures of the kids participating in the festival in costume.
Social Science/Social Engineering
I am reading for my Social Research Methods class, and came across a section on external and internal validity. It reminded me of a post I did about the true nature of the physical sciences. They call the social sciences science to try to give them the legitimacy that the physical sciences hold. But just … Continue reading Social Science/Social Engineering
#168: Even Me
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing Thou art scatt'ring full and free; Shaw,rs the thirsty land refreshing -- Let some drops now fall on me. REFRAIN Even me, even me Let Thy blessing fall on me. … Continue reading #168: Even Me
How to Treat the Alien or Stranger
About two years ago I made comments in a post on one of my text books that I had serious issues with the way the author idolized the poor through a misuse of Scripture. Today, in our debate over immigration, I am afraid I am seeing the church do a similar thing with immigrants. They … Continue reading How to Treat the Alien or Stranger
Fitness Update: Race Training
Last week I reported on my 5K. Well, four weeks from the 5K is the 10K. So I need to be training for the 10K and on to the half marathon six weeks later. That requires a training regimen. So I got the wellness center at work to design me the below schedule: WEEK … Continue reading Fitness Update: Race Training
At The Rainbow 