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 →
D.C. People
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 →
D.C. IV – Sites
Late Friday afternoon, Sept. 6, we visited the National Portrait Gallery. We went through the “Experience America” area then upstairs to go through the “America’s Presidents” section. Both had great paintings and were informative. As we were leaving, a “Jetties” popped up on Jettie’s phone map. We asked three employees near the exit if there was such... Continue Reading →
D.C. III – Our Dead
While waiting for our flight to D.C. on Friday the 6th, I noted an Army man in dress colors seated nearby. He received special attention from a Southwest employee then moved to another seat. Soon the Southwest man came to him again but with a Southwest pilot and they talked. The military man then left with the Southwest... Continue Reading →
D.C. II – Christians
We arrived in D.C. the afternoon of Sept. 6 and got to our hotel which was about four blocks south of the Washington Mall – the great green area that runs from the Capitol on the east, ends in the west with the Lincoln Memorial and features the Washington monument about halfway (the Washington Monument... Continue Reading →
These Very Days
It was five years ago that Jim Yost was being called to the other side. He suffered a massive stroke on Sept. 8 and died on Sept. 15. Keep our precious Laurie in prayer as she treads through these days. She has diligently practiced James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw new to you” and... Continue Reading →
D.C. Reflections I
Janet, Jettie, and I returned last evening from our excursion to Washington D.C. enlightened, intrigued, encouraged, and, to some degree, entertained (at least by the Southwest stewardesses). A week ago we attended Capitol Hill Baptist Church just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol. The building is 150 years old, with old creaky pews with just... Continue Reading →
9/11 at the Pentagon
This 9/11, Janet, Jettie, and I will be at the Pentagon memorial erected after the attack that destroyed a portion of that grand building in 2001 taking 125 lives on the ground and 64 on American Airlines Flight 77. In Luke 13:1-5, Jesus addressed two terrible events taking lives of those “innocent” (OK, OK –... Continue Reading →
The PC Movement
I love our Constitution with its Bill of Rights and Amendments. We are so blessed to live under such a great document which is unlike anything in the world today or ever. It seems abundantly clear that our framers were used and moved by God for the principles are profound (the wisdom of the Electoral College... Continue Reading →
Let Them Go, Bend the Knee, and Prepare
A phrase I have been using much these days is "let them go." A word I have been using much these days is "enabler." It is natural and somewhat a duty to enable and cling to our kids and loved ones. A good parent doesn't put all their child's stumbles and fumbles out there for... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 