Tuesday, February 20, 2007

At the Top of the World









There was a time when I was petrified to fly. Those days are long behind me. Today, I fly on an average of 2-3 times per month. Recently, I discovered that listening to Palestrina in flight is a near sacramental experience.
I snapped this photo last Friday morning, somewhere off the Atlantic coast at an altitude of 39,000 feet. As you look at the picture, you can see the curve of the earth's surface. Enjoy.

Monday, February 12, 2007

Trying to find a mote of Humor in the midst of this all

I had posted a comment over on BabyBlue Cafe in response to the outrageous lawsuit levied against the Orthodox saints of Anglican Virginia by 816 and DioVA. Many of the responders were incredulous at the fact that the leadership of TEC would drag her lay members before the bench. Some even appeared to question the veracity of BB's account.
We've seen it played out time and again over the past several years; the courthouse has become the last refuge of the far-left. We're seeing that TEC is no exception to this axiom. Please Keep BB, +Martyn, John Yates+, and all of the Anglicans of CANA in prayer. Pray that this lawsuit would come to nothing, and the accused be vindicated by the hand of the Almighty.


How does one define "Mixed Blessing"?

In a sentence... Nursing a Feburary cold in Fort Lauderdale.
I feel a twinge of guilt as I sit in the Crowne Plaza this week, doing my bit for King and Country, while Robin is preparing for a winter weather event back in Virginia.

Friday, February 02, 2007

Looking at our Foundation

I believe in God the Father
Almighty Maker of Heaven and Maker of Earth
And in Jesus Christ His only begotten Son, our Lord
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
Born of the virgin Mary Suffered under Pontius Pilate
He was crucified and dead and buried

And I believe what I believe is what makes me what I am
I did not make it, no it is making me
It is the very truth of God and not the invention of any man

I believe that He who suffered was crucified, buried, and dead
He descended into hell and on the third day, rose again
He ascended into Heaven where He sits at God's mighty right hand
I believe that He's returning
To judge the quick and the dead of the sons of men

And I believe what I believe is what makes me what I am
I did not make it, no it is making me
It is the very truth of God and not the invention of any man

I believe it, I believe it
I believe it
I believe it, I believe it

I believe in God the Fathe
Almighty Maker of Heaven and Maker of Earth
And in Jesus Christ His only begotten Son, our Lord
I believe in the Holy Spirit
One Holy Church
The communion of Saints
The forgiveness of sin I believe in the resurrection
I believe in a life that never ends

And I believe what I believe is what makes me what I am
I did not make it, no it is making me
I did not make it, no it is making me
I said I did not make it, no it is making me
It is the very truth of God and not the invention of any man

I believe it, I believe
I believe it, I believe
I believe it, I believe it
I believe it, I believe it
I believe it, I believe it
I believe it