--- 1 ---
I had a treat this afternoon in the form of golfing with two of my brothers-in-law. We went to the local course and I birdied the 9th hole! A great way to finish the day. A good drive, a perfect (for me) approach shot, and a miracle putt to hole out. None of my golf vices were used on that hole, either--mulligans, ignoring penalties, or swearing!
I had a treat this afternoon in the form of golfing with two of my brothers-in-law. We went to the local course and I birdied the 9th hole! A great way to finish the day. A good drive, a perfect (for me) approach shot, and a miracle putt to hole out. None of my golf vices were used on that hole, either--mulligans, ignoring penalties, or swearing!
My current read: Search and Rescue by Patrick Madrid. The way it's formatted... the book is 256 pages long but could easily get under 200 if it was formatted a little tighter. I've gone through it pretty quickly so far, and I really appreciate his approach. His first principles are in the right place: 1) having the humility to know God is the one who turns hearts, not us, and 2) love is paramount. Love of God, love of the truth, and love of everyone for the sake of God.
--- 3 ---
Speaking of golf again, the golf fundraiser for the Fr. Bernard Youth Center is on Saturday, August 16. It's a great charity that serves youth; it depends largely on the generosity of donors. Donors like you! Could you spare $5, or $50? Email me or leave a comment with how to get in touch with you. Check out the FBYC website to learn about the organization!
Speaking of golf again, the golf fundraiser for the Fr. Bernard Youth Center is on Saturday, August 16. It's a great charity that serves youth; it depends largely on the generosity of donors. Donors like you! Could you spare $5, or $50? Email me or leave a comment with how to get in touch with you. Check out the FBYC website to learn about the organization!
Probably the best pitcher in baseball, Clayton Kershaw, pitched a no-hitter against Colorado on Wednesday. It was tremendous! The elite pitchers can really embarrass hitters... and Kershaw made some guys look downright foolish as they chased balls in the dirt. He's a solid Christian and, by all accounts, a terrific guy. He and his wife have a charity that benefits schools in Africa--and it's not just the obligatory foundation. They've been going to Africa every year since they were in college, I think. Thank The Lord for good people!
My wife and I did end up going to the In Mulieribus concert a couple weeks ago. Some pretty amazing polyphony and beautiful voices! They recorded a live album that night, and I've never been so tempted to shout "WOO!" nor been so terrified to sneeze. It's worth checking out on iTunes if it's available yet.
We watched "The Quiet Man" on bluray on Monday. It was in memory of my wife's step-grandfather, who was originally from Ireland. The movie stars John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara (can you have a more Irish name than that?) and is a delight. I was stunned at the quality of the bluray! It looked like they filmed the movie with modern cameras & technology. Kudos to the folks who remastered it; I had no idea they could work such magic.
--- 7 ---
A repeat of the shameless sponsorship request (what's a blog for, after all?): help FBYC continue its service of youth and bringing them to Christ!
A repeat of the shameless sponsorship request (what's a blog for, after all?): help FBYC continue its service of youth and bringing them to Christ!
For more Quick Takes, visit Conversion Diary!
No comments:
Post a Comment