You’ve heard of Uranium 235? A quick review: Uranium-235 (235U) is an isotope of uranium making up about 0.72% of natural uranium. Unlike the predominant isotope uranium-238, it is fissile, i.e., it can sustain a fission chain reaction. It is the only fissile isotope that is primordial and found in relatively significant quantities in nature. (Wikipedia) Uranium-235 is the stuff of nuclear weapons. When weaponized and detonated it can... Continue Reading →
Republic from Wikipedia A republic (Latin: res publica, meaning "public affair") is a form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter", not the private concern or property of the rulers. In the context of American constitutional law, the definition of republic refers specifically to a form of government in which elected individuals represent the citizen body and exercise power according to the rule of... Continue Reading →
Many Sunday afternoons find me hashing and rehashing my sermon given that morning (one of the great values in having a Sunday night service where I put myself before the church in a format that lets them question something from the AM service that was unclear). Most often I am disappointed in me, but encouraged knowing... Continue Reading →
(You can see this service on the SSB Facebook page) Yesterday’s service had a number of points worth repeating and since I can’t preach it again soon or likely ever again, I want to repeat a few in this musing. We talked about Heaven being marked by full joy (Ps 16), perfect peace (Is 9),... Continue Reading →
Some sayings from Dad’s stay September 21-25, 2019: When helping him unload his luggage: “The large one has my money.” “I might put on a new shirt tomorrow.” He said that his “eyes run and nose waters”. “There goes the school bus! We missed it so we won’t go to school today – we’ll just be... Continue Reading →
A few months back Ford Motor Company announced that it will soon cease production of all cars except the Mustang and focus on selling SUVs and pickups. That was a shock to me. No cars? I wonder if other manufactures will do the same? When in D.C. a few weeks back, I made an effort on a few... Continue Reading →
On Wednesday afternoon (09/11/19), from 12:00 until 5:00, we listened to a number of speakers. Here are some of my notes: Representative Barry Loudermilk of Georgia. He told that his Dad often told him that when things are difficult it is a pretty good sign you are winning. The more ground you take, the more bullets you... Continue Reading →
The Capitol Rotunda has eight massive paintings on its walls: The Landing of Columbus, The Baptism of Pocahontas, Embarkation of the Pilgrims, Discovery of the Mississippi by De Soto, The Declaration of Independence, The Surrender of General Burgoyne, The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, and General George Washington Resigning His Commission. The interior dome of the... Continue Reading →
Tuesday and Wednesday we participated in a pastors' conference to expose us to the needs, battles, and victories happening in Washington. There were about 150 of us counting spouses and some church staff – like Jettie. At one of our table times there was a pastor, his wife, and their children’s ministry person. The conference was free... Continue Reading →
Overall we found the D.C. people very friendly. I will tell you about a few personal encounters but first there are the hurried masses seeking to be fulfilled much as we find in Omaha. From 8:00 to 9:00 the subways spew forth bodies all rushing to their current perch in life. At least half have their face downward... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 