by Kevin Burton Do you remember what song knocked Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” out of the top spot on the chart in 1983? If you said it was Jackson’s next release “Beat It,” that’s a good guess. That’s how hot he was that year. But the answer is “Come On Eileen,” by …
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Favorite Songs With Blue In The Title
by Kevin Burton David Dundas, you’re killing me. Oh, pardon me, Lord David Dundas. As the younger son of a marquess he is entitled to the courtesy title “Lord,” according to Wikipedia. Wow, I thought he was just lower-echelon rock and roll royalty as a one-hit wonder guy. Whatever, he‘s messing …
What Does It Mean To Abide In Christ?
by Kevin Burton Your ability to live a triumphant life in Christ depends on your ability to abide in Him. But what does it mean to abide in Christ? Views on this topic vary greatly. Let’s hear from Jesus Himself on the subject. “Abide in me, and I in you. As the …
I Listen When I Hear The Wake Words
by Kevin Burton Ladies, those Facebook messages about men not listening, pah-LEEZ! Completely ridiculous. C’mon. It amazes me that I would have to tell you something like this. There is nothing wrong with men’s ears, other than maybe excess hair. Men as a whole, listen more or less as well as …
Be Like VanVleet, Bet On Yourself
by Kevin Burton Thanks God for Fred VanVleet. The timing of his new contract with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors allows me to wrap up the previous era of Wichita State basketball on a sunny note. On Saturday VanVleet signed a four-year $85 m8illion dollar deal to stay with Toronto. A handful of …
Hall Of Fame Arguments Always Fun
by Kevin Burton Came across one of those Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snub articles recently. You know, the kind that argues such and such a band should be in. The various sports have these arguments too about their halls. These are always fun, lead to lively discussions. This one was …
Thanksgiving Starts With Three Words
by Kevin Burton “Access, communication, mercy.” Those are three words written in blue ink across the top of a page I look at while doing devotionals most mornings. Access, communication, mercy. The page has other words written in black ink. They were written at a different time and from a different …
Furry-ous Cat Demands Election Recount
by Kevin Burton The people of 55th Street have spoken according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and they have opted for change. Call me a contrarian or what you will, but I have a few questions. On 55th Street in Oakland, the people got more than a little fed up with the …
Marshall Gets Millions Despite Abuses
by Kevin Burton Gregg Marshall, the coach who took Wichita State to the Final Four in 2013, was forced to resign Tuesday amid allegations he punched a former player, choked a former assistant, and used racial slurs as part of a pattern of verbal abuse against players and athletic department staff. For …
All Good Things And The Album Challenge
by Kevin Burton In June a friend challenged me to name ten albums that influenced me when I was younger. He challenged others too. All he asked was that we name the album and post the cover art. That surface approach of course, is not my style. I determined that the unexamined …
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