We had a young family that lived near us visit our church about 6 years ago and her comment after the visit was that we had a lot of old people. So, was that a problem to her or just an observation? Since then I have come to believe that to her it was a problem.... Continue Reading →
The Mountain
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 →
Church is a Republic
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 →
II Peter 1:1
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 →
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 →
a PK Musing 