by Kevin Burton There is work to be done on the city of Kev. How is your city doing? I am asking in the context of the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah tells the story of the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. In his day cities were protected by tall, …
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Stephen Kuusisto, A Voice Worth Hearing
by Kevin Burton If you’re interested in disability rights, the name of Stephen Kuusisto is one you need to know if you don’t already. The latest honor to come his way: He has been awarded a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship in Poetry. Syracuse University, where Kuusisto works, made the announcement in a press release …
My New And Improved Wedding Vows
by Kevin Burton We’re up to nine now, the bride and I. Nine years of marriage, and counting, as of today. There was so much to do in the days leading up to the wedding. Jeannette was a lot better about being on task on list, making things happen. One thing I …
McCartney Was The Most Fab Beatle
by Kevin Burton As discussed last week, I have declared for Paul McCartney in the great “John or Paul” Beatles debate (John Or Paul? A Fun, Silly Beatles Question, April 6). There are those who favor one or the other who are quite hostile about it and say derogatory things about the other. …
So, Whatever Happened To Sin?
by Kevin Burton Welcome to the ninth installment of our series Ten Questions from the Bible. No humans are involved in today’s question except as witnesses. This question comes from Jesus Himself, to God the Father. The gospels of Matthew and Mark record the question. Here is Matthew 27:46 in the KJV. …
Finally Getting Around To Procrastination
by Kevin Burton I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while now. Had some other things pop up. You know how it is. Procrastination. You see these quotes everywhere, along the lines of “never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.” OK, ha ha. …
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The Sights, Sounds And Smells Of Storms
by Kevin Burton In the three plus years I lived in the Pacific Northwest I can only recall one honest-to-God thunderstorm. Some co-workers were talking about it in my carpool going to work. I said “Yeah that was excellent!” They thought that was quaint I guess because they retold the story a …
Simple Easter Message Is For Every Day
by Kevin Burton Profound as the Easter message is, it’s also very simple. Did you catch it Sunday? Dane Massey is a guest blogger on Page 7 from time to time. He is formerly the pastor of Mulvane Christian Church and is now in ministry in Houston. His Easter message Sunday contains …
John Or Paul? A Fun, Silly Beatles Question
by Kevin Burton If you’ve ever talked Beatles with me or even read some of my music posts, you know I’m a McCartney guy. So to show you Lennon people my heart is in the right place, I’m going to tell you the great things about John that stand out to me before …
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“Easter Song” Celebrates The Resurrection
by Kevin Burton Easter songs are not nearly as ubiquitous as Christmas songs. But here’s a shoutout for an absolute gem of a song associated with Easter. The Contemporary Christian group 2nd Chapter of Acts recorded Easter Song in 1974. It was written by band member Annie Herring, composed in three-quarter or waltz …
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