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On Sunday I preached on James 4.  A part of this passage of Christian Scripture talks about the relationship between where we stand with God and how we can get closer to God. 

I had thought of putting together a slide show, powerpoint or movie.  Maybe an audio file.  Or perhaps find a YouTube idea.  Then I thought perhaps there was a tool which brings things closer together — as you move one item the other automatically comes closer.  Checked with a friend and came up with a “comealong”  — a great tool much like a winch.  Not quite what we were looking for but a start.  So he grabbed a pen and began to sketch out an idea.  First we thought of pulleys, or perhaps wood pieces.  I left our time together thinking of all sorts of ideas.

Well, if necessity is the mother of invention, then simplicity is the mother of useful inventions.  So, below is the final product!  Maaterials used?  Sheets of paper, a stand on which a coroplast (plastic) background was placed, two weights, string, tape, pushpins.  When you pull the knotted string in the middle both “me” and “God” get closer together!

I awoke this morning to the remembrance — day off!

Trying to switch time and thinking is becoming easier.  I guess as you regularly set up days off you begin to actually think that way.

So, I’ve already cleaned calcium deposited kettles – bright and polished shine!  Listened to some music and now seated at the computer.

As I read my email, three people informed us that a friend had die.  Fridolf Durell was a great crockinole player, a former Industrial Arts teacher (back when that was what we called it), and an inspirational man to be around.  The funeral is on Wednesday in Prince Albert at 2:00 pm.  Unfortunately our other commitments make it impossible to attend, but may God go with the family during this time.

We’re back from Regina.  The last 30 hours have been great.  Getting to know men from our church.  Learning from great teachers.  Enjoying hospitality from willing hosts.  Missing from the picture are Bill Wingrove, Brian Ohlheiser, Chris Gramlich and Lloyd Pierce!

And by that I don’t necessarily mean those who sit at home and rock back and forth in a comfortable chair!

I was reading the PC Magazine and came across a listing of top unknown websites.  Great fun!

On of those was a site of live concerts.  Mostly rock concerts from past years.  For live recordings, they are not bad!

You can hear some of those concerts that you missed when you were growing up (either you were not yet born, or you were but couldn’t afford to attend).  Everything from Alabama to Crosby, Still, Nash and Young.  Check it out — click here.