by Kevin Burton The song that topped the pop chart 50 years ago today was for me, a guilty pleasure. “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John and Kiki Dee was an international smash. In addition to the US, it was number 1 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Rhodesia, South Africa, …
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How To Tell Conviction From Condemnation
by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) How do we tell the difference between the condemnation of the enemy and the conviction of the Holy Spirit, when it comes to sin in our lives? In the Bible …
Note To Self: Make It Happen Already
by Kevin Burton Sometime in the 90s when I worked at a photo lab, a co-worker asked me a question;. “If you could do anything you wanted to do, what would it be?” My answerer was something about spreading the gospel. “What’s stopping you?” He asked. His point was nothing …
Double Takes This Weekend In Twinsburg
by Kevin Burton You know, if you’ve seen one twin, you’ve seen the other. And you can see plenty this weekend, if you’re in the Cleveland area, at the 51st Annual Twins Days Festival. Twinsburg, Ohio is about 26 miles south of Cleveland and north of Akron. The town of Millsville was …
Hail English, That Wonderful Weirdo Language
by Dictionary Scoop English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, but that doesn’t mean it is easy to explain. In fact, some of its strangest features might surprise even native speakers. Here are 10 fascinating things that make English unique. 1-The “-ough” If you’ve ever talked with someone …
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Love To Carly Simon, The Person And Artist
by Kevin Burton We now know her body to be ailing, but the art of Carly Simon is vibrant, alive and well. So, this post represents a bit of a puzzle for me, an exercise in basic journalism and in basic humanity. It’s a reality check. Carly Simon just had a birthday …
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Yes, God Can Use You, Listen For His Call
by Kevin Burton Peek into the book of Acts today Christian friend, and catch a glimpse of Lydia. And after doing so, be encouraged. With no special credentials, no special ability, except avail-ability, Lydia stepped up to support the work of the Lord. This was in Philippi, at the time, the most …
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Get Set For The Latest ‘League Of Their Own’
by Jay Cohen and Alanis Thames Associated Press The nation’s first women’s professional baseball league in nearly 30 years embarks on its inaugural season today, in what marks a major milestone in the scattered history of the sport in the United States. The Women’s Pro Baseball League is also part of a timeline that …
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Kill Your Darlings, Destroy That Sin Virus
by Kevin Burton Page 7 passed its 7th anniversary without any special post from me July 20, because my main computer was in the shop to get a virus cleaned out. I know, should have had the anniversary post done ahead of time. It’s quite possible I will get around to looking …
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Five Celebrities Who Hold Advanced Degrees
by Bennett Kleinman Interesting Facts From Oscar winners to Hall of Fame musicians and world-class athletes, there are some celebrities whose accomplishments in the classroom are equally impressive as the talents that brought them fame. Many of these well-educated A-listers have put their advanced degrees to use, juggling careers in the world of …
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