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Apologies

Familyfunandfaith — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:02:47 -0600

Abject

Presentation

Of my

Lamentations

Over

Grievous

Injustice done,

1776 by David McCullough

Familyfunandfaith — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:47:48 -0600

Reading 1776, Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough, made me realize just how close we Americans came to continuing as a British colony for a long time.

McCullough did a masterful job in compiling and presenting the records and papers of important men and bodies on both the British and American sides of the matter of independence. The descriptions of both the noble traits and the frailties of the key player in the pivotal year were very enlightening. I had always held George Washington to be a man of almost superhuman strengths. To read of his indecisions and misjudgments, as well as the intrigue on the part of some of his staff, made the story of our independence even more a thing to be cherished as a gift!

Crichton's Next!

Familyfunandfaith — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:05:21 -0600

I do not usually enjoy books and movies that are intended to promote some particular message. But I like Michael Crichton's writing, as he always tells a story and usually has considerable intellectual substance with which the reader is stimulated to thought.

No One Else

Familyfunandfaith — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:09:26 -0600

Way back--in another blogworld, I entered this in a poetry challenge, in which the rhyming words were provided by other participants:

No One Else
Submitted by familyfunandfaith on Thu, 2006-05-25 21:25

In For Four Days, Out For Two Weeks!

Familyfunandfaith — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:36:57 -0600

I spent the last week at church camp with 300 teenagers and a staff of about 75 adults. We were in the Hill country of Texas, west of San Antonio. It was hot and for the most part dry. I was the cabin counselor for 20 young men who just finished the 10th grade. I taught their Bible classes in the daytime. It also had 22 young women the same age.

The Week Before Camp!

Familyfunandfaith — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:12:17 -0600

I'm going with a group from our congregation to a camp next week. There will be kids from maybe a dozen congregations gather in the hill country outside of San Antonio. There will be around 300 teenagers and about 70 staff members. This will be my 29th consecutive summer at that camp. I will be teaching 10th-graders, which is my favorite age group to teach. I know some people will think it's strange, but I love teenagers and I love camp.

Assumptions Can Be Dangerous

Familyfunandfaith — Thu, 31 May 2007 10:51:15 -0600

When I was a little guy, my mom would have some sort of snack for me when I got home from school. She baked cookies or cakes or brownies. She liked to make pudding, even in the days before instant pudding was available. And it was one of my favorites. Sometimes we had butterscotch, sometimes vanilla, sometimes tapioca, but my favorite was chocolate.

The Preacher's Best Friend

Familyfunandfaith — Mon, 28 May 2007 07:43:57 -0600

Every congregation seems to have at least one "preacher's best friend". Some have more than one. Let me describe this unusual soul.

Most often this person is female, but not always, and frequently is over 50 years old. She is invariably sensitive and considerate. She is the one who unexpectedly comes by the preacher, pats him on the back and gives him a sincere word of encouragement. She always has a warm smile and a bright countenance.

Reflections on Contentment

Familyfunandfaith — Fri, 25 May 2007 07:30:20 -0600

I read blog on Happines and its relationship to money. I would like to affirm the idea that contentment is in reality a state of mind over which individuals should have at least some measure of control. We should determine that we will not let anyone else dictate the way respond to any situation, no matter how distasteful. Like the Apostle Paul, we should strive to be content in whatever state we find ourselves.

Technorati Claim

Familyfunandfaith — Thu, 24 May 2007 10:19:42 -0600

Here is my claim post so I can promote this scintillating blog with my Technorati Profile