Arn't they cute!
Friday, August 19, 2005
Monday, August 8, 2005
"Give 'Em Watts, Boys!"
Another minister-leader in the Revolution was the Reverend James Caldwell. His church, the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethtown, New Jersey, counted among its members such noted men as William Livingston, the governor of the state; Elias Boudinot, Commissary General of Prisons and President of the Congress; Abraham Clark, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence; and more than forty commissioned officers of the Continental Army. In 1776 Caldwell was named chaplin of the regiment that was largely composed of members of his church. Later he became Assistant Commissary General.
Known among the troops as the "Soldier Parson," Caldwell was a zealous proponent of the partiots' cause. During one particular battle, near a battered Presbyterian church, the Americans had run out of wadding for their guns-a problem just as serious as having no ammunition. Rev. Caldwell recognized the perfect solution; he ran inside the church and returned with a stack of Watts' Psalms and Hymns-one of the strongest doctrinal hymnals of the Christian faith. (Isaac Watts authored hymns like "O God Our Help in Ages Past," "Joy to the World," "Jesus Shall Reign," and other classic hymns.) Distributing the Watts hymnals among the soldiers served two purposes: First, its pages would provide the needed wadding; second, it carried a symbolic message. In fact, Rev. Caldwell took that hymn book-the source of great doctrine and spiritual truth-raised it up in the air, and shouted to the Americans, "Give 'em Watts, boys!", the famous cry that inspired a painting of the same title.
[pulled from the book "Under God"]
Known among the troops as the "Soldier Parson," Caldwell was a zealous proponent of the partiots' cause. During one particular battle, near a battered Presbyterian church, the Americans had run out of wadding for their guns-a problem just as serious as having no ammunition. Rev. Caldwell recognized the perfect solution; he ran inside the church and returned with a stack of Watts' Psalms and Hymns-one of the strongest doctrinal hymnals of the Christian faith. (Isaac Watts authored hymns like "O God Our Help in Ages Past," "Joy to the World," "Jesus Shall Reign," and other classic hymns.) Distributing the Watts hymnals among the soldiers served two purposes: First, its pages would provide the needed wadding; second, it carried a symbolic message. In fact, Rev. Caldwell took that hymn book-the source of great doctrine and spiritual truth-raised it up in the air, and shouted to the Americans, "Give 'em Watts, boys!", the famous cry that inspired a painting of the same title.
[pulled from the book "Under God"]
Thursday, August 4, 2005
Monday, August 1, 2005
Travel time.
After six and a half hours travelling time, we've made it back to Portland. Cherm and I will drive back in the morning.
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Friday, July 29, 2005
Monday, July 25, 2005
Thursday, July 21, 2005
HAPPINESS
Happiness is as a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
-Hawthorne
-Hawthorne
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Leaves of Gold
Enthusiasm is reason gone mad to achieve a definite, rational objective.
Enthusiasm is inflamed by opposition, but never converted; it is the leaping lighting that blasts obstacles from its path.
Enthusiasm is the X-ray of the soul, that penetrates and reveals the invisible.
Enthusiasm is a contagion that laughs at quarantine and inoculates all who come in contact with it.
Enthusiasm is the vibrant thrill in your voice that sways the wills of others into harmony with your own.
Enthusiasm is the "philosopher's stone" that transmutes dull tasks into delightful deeds.
Enthusiasm is a magnet that draws kindred souls with irresistible force and electrifies them with the magnetism of its own resolves.
-Presbyterian of the South.
Enthusiasm is inflamed by opposition, but never converted; it is the leaping lighting that blasts obstacles from its path.
Enthusiasm is the X-ray of the soul, that penetrates and reveals the invisible.
Enthusiasm is a contagion that laughs at quarantine and inoculates all who come in contact with it.
Enthusiasm is the vibrant thrill in your voice that sways the wills of others into harmony with your own.
Enthusiasm is the "philosopher's stone" that transmutes dull tasks into delightful deeds.
Enthusiasm is a magnet that draws kindred souls with irresistible force and electrifies them with the magnetism of its own resolves.
-Presbyterian of the South.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Unexpected turbulence.
I guess I've been pretty distracted with life lately. The last week or so has taken me by surprize. It's amazing how God can put so much joy in your life and how quickly the devil will try to steal it. I can't seem to be able to organize any complete thoughts right now. When my head quits spinning, perhaps I'll be able to scribble something more tangable.
Friday, July 8, 2005
Quote
"The same God who is in us... also is all about us-inside, the spirit; outside, the Word, and the two are ever trying to meet in us."
-George MacDonald
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
View from Alki Beach.
Later in the night, we all went up to Alki Beach for the fireworks show. It was really busy so getting around wasn't very easy. We met up with a group from Blue Sky Church. Such nice people! The fireworks weren't all that spectacular, mostly because we were so far away. It was still a great night!
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