The theme for National Blog Posting Month is heroes. Posting on the theme is optional but I am going to try to post something each week about heroes. Some would consider athletes, rock stars or other celebrities heroes. Or maybe heroes are those who show extraordinary bravery and selflessness. I have been thinking about the … Continue reading Heroes: What Makes a Hero
Next Food Network Star Week 5
Finally, Katie Cavuto got booted. According to the judges she has been in the bottom 3 the past 3 weeks. This time there was no one weaker and the trouble makers were all gone. Katie seemed surprised that she got booted. For some reason she thought she nailed it. She did show some improvement. Her … Continue reading Next Food Network Star Week 5
Blog Stuff
NaBloPoMo This month I am participating in National Blog Posting Month. The challenge is to post something every day. So far I'm doing well but the month is still young. This month's theme is heroes. While it is just a suggestion for posts I do plan on writing a couple of posts about heroes. I'm … Continue reading Blog Stuff
3 Things
In Bible Study recently we discussed what does it really mean to be a Christian. Some have tried to turn being a Christian into a bunch of do's and don'ts. So, being a Christian becomes just a bunch of rules. The word Christian literally mean's Christ follower. As Christians we should be imitators or followers … Continue reading 3 Things
Chester: An Early American Anthem
Chester by William Billings became a popular anthem during the American Revolution. Chester and Yankee Doodle were probably the most popular songs during the American Revolution. Billings was an American composer born in Boston in 1746. He is considered one of the foremost early American composers. Billings also penned David's Lamination, a song that … Continue reading Chester: An Early American Anthem
The Next Food Network Star Week 4
One of the few reality competition type shows I watch is The Next Food Network Star. The show starts with 10 finalist and each week one is eliminated. Most of the finalist are professionals but there is always at least one "home cook" each season. Weeks 1 & 2 The weakest finalists were eliminated the … Continue reading The Next Food Network Star Week 4
Free GED Program
As a part of Texas Hope 2010, the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) has launched a new program to provide free GED programs in affiliated churches. The program is a part of the BGCT's Hispanic Education Initiative. The BGCT has teamed up with the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas to enlist volunteers that will … Continue reading Free GED Program