Conversations

Our theme for Bible Study this month is conversations. The topic is prayer. I like the concept of thinking of prayer as conversation with God. In this age of being instantly connected with others, conversation is something that comes easy for most. Every day we have conversations with others via phone, email, social networking sites … Continue reading Conversations

Sky Watch Friday: Church of the Heavenly Rest

Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal church is an impressive landmark on Abilene's south side.  It began in 1881 as St. Paul's Episcopal Mission.  St. Paul's met in the Northside school building at corner of Pine and N. 13th streets. In 1884, the church's first building was built at  the corner of North 3rd and … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Church of the Heavenly Rest

TOP 10: Recommended Reading

Today I would like to share some things while I was blurfing recently.  They are in list format but not necessarily prioritized. #10:  What is the Church? (Part 2) by Michael Kelly. I know it is the second in a 2 part series but jump in there and follow the link to the first part … Continue reading TOP 10: Recommended Reading

ABC Wednesday: C is for Granddaddy Crain

As a child, I enjoyed spending time with my Granddaddy Crain. He was my hero. Even though he died shortly before my 10th birthday, I was able to spend a lot of time with him. During my preschool years, I was able to spend a week with my grandparents every couple of months or so. … Continue reading ABC Wednesday: C is for Granddaddy Crain

My World Tuesday: The Paramount

The Paramount theater in Abilene is one of those hard to find cultural gems. I grew up hearing my dad tell stories of going to the paramount as a teenager. During my college days at Hardin-Simmons I too enjoyed movies at the Paramount. On weekends the Paramount shows classic movies. It is open most afternoons … Continue reading My World Tuesday: The Paramount

New Word for the Day

Today I was talking to The Big Guy and my words got all jumbled up. I was attempting to discuss I read in the WordPress Blog Surfer function. Instead of blog surfer,  my words got all jumbled up in my brain/mouth and a new word was born: Blurfing. The Big Guy suggested I use it … Continue reading New Word for the Day