How have I not come across this one before?
psalm-singing.org
Mostly from the good ol' Scottish 1650 Psalter, which is what my family's church uses.
I look forward to listening to more once I reach my parents' house...they have better speakers on their computer. :)
Monday, June 29, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Coming soon....er, someday
...at some point, I would like to say a few words about how misrepresenting the views of our opponents is really counterproductive; as an example, I will discuss how misrepresenting the views of Muslims is not helping us to win any converts. (And that's the goal, right? Winning converts? As opposed to fear-mongering?)
If you're looking for some interesting reading regarding the real views of most Muslims, check out this Gallup poll research
Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think
But I won't get to this for a while, perhaps after I move. (Wow, I can't believe that I'll be moving in less than two weeks!) I'm busy busy busy going through things in preparation for my move, selling stuff via Craigslist, and of course I have to keep the house looking good at all times for showings. Lots of showings...apparently the economy isn't hurting this sector of the housing market. :)
NOTE: After some thought, I have deleted the anonymous comments. Sorry, I know that others had responded to those comments, so the "comment conversation" may not make as much sense now! If "Anonymous" would like to repost with his name attached, he (or she) is welcome to do so.
If you're looking for some interesting reading regarding the real views of most Muslims, check out this Gallup poll research
Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think
But I won't get to this for a while, perhaps after I move. (Wow, I can't believe that I'll be moving in less than two weeks!) I'm busy busy busy going through things in preparation for my move, selling stuff via Craigslist, and of course I have to keep the house looking good at all times for showings. Lots of showings...apparently the economy isn't hurting this sector of the housing market. :)
NOTE: After some thought, I have deleted the anonymous comments. Sorry, I know that others had responded to those comments, so the "comment conversation" may not make as much sense now! If "Anonymous" would like to repost with his name attached, he (or she) is welcome to do so.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Procrastin...I mean Meet My Family, Part 5--Caleb
(Updated July '11)
I ought to be cleaning my house, but instead, I'm on the computer...so, next up is my wonderful brother Caleb.
Caleb is a Texas A & M grad. For a few years, he worked as a technical writer for an oilfield services company in Houston; but just recently, he has become a student for the ministry in the Free Presbyterian Church, so he is studying full-time, and preparing to move to Edinburgh this fall, Lord willing.
Caleb and his lovely wife Leah have two beautiful little girls, and are expecting a third child next February, all being well. I can't wait! Sorry this is such an old picture, from when their oldest was a brand new baby.
I remember Caleb as being a very outgoing, active, and cheerful child, with a goofy sense of humor, and always lots of energy. Today, while he's still athletic, he's also a surprisingly studious and intellectual guy who can maintain a good conversation on topics ranging from politics, to history, to Biblical Greek. He is a talented writer and public speaker. He has a strong work ethic.
In high school, Caleb raised sheep, and pigs (won championships with both), and played soccer and ran track. When he left Indiana to go to college in Texas, he planned on becoming a veterinarian, and was a bit surprised to find himself at a desk job instead. But the job worked out well for him for a time. Still, I think he is quite happy to have left that job behind, and to be studying for the ministry instead.
Recently, Caleb went to Kenya to visit the FP mission there. Despite coming down with a nasty case of amoebic dysentery, he enjoyed his visit quite a bit. He was especially impressed with Rev. and Mrs. Watkins (whom I also remember with fondness from the times they visited us in Indiana, years ago).
I'm trying to restrain my impulse to brag on my siblings here...I think I've done a pretty good job of just sticking to the facts, don't you? :)
Okay, I really really ought to go get to work now. Feel free to leave a comment.
I ought to be cleaning my house, but instead, I'm on the computer...so, next up is my wonderful brother Caleb.
Caleb is a Texas A & M grad. For a few years, he worked as a technical writer for an oilfield services company in Houston; but just recently, he has become a student for the ministry in the Free Presbyterian Church, so he is studying full-time, and preparing to move to Edinburgh this fall, Lord willing.
Caleb and his lovely wife Leah have two beautiful little girls, and are expecting a third child next February, all being well. I can't wait! Sorry this is such an old picture, from when their oldest was a brand new baby.
I remember Caleb as being a very outgoing, active, and cheerful child, with a goofy sense of humor, and always lots of energy. Today, while he's still athletic, he's also a surprisingly studious and intellectual guy who can maintain a good conversation on topics ranging from politics, to history, to Biblical Greek. He is a talented writer and public speaker. He has a strong work ethic.
In high school, Caleb raised sheep, and pigs (won championships with both), and played soccer and ran track. When he left Indiana to go to college in Texas, he planned on becoming a veterinarian, and was a bit surprised to find himself at a desk job instead. But the job worked out well for him for a time. Still, I think he is quite happy to have left that job behind, and to be studying for the ministry instead.
Recently, Caleb went to Kenya to visit the FP mission there. Despite coming down with a nasty case of amoebic dysentery, he enjoyed his visit quite a bit. He was especially impressed with Rev. and Mrs. Watkins (whom I also remember with fondness from the times they visited us in Indiana, years ago).
I'm trying to restrain my impulse to brag on my siblings here...I think I've done a pretty good job of just sticking to the facts, don't you? :)
Okay, I really really ought to go get to work now. Feel free to leave a comment.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Meet My Family, part 4-Jesh
Updated July '11
Next in line is my biggest little brother, Jeshurun.
Jesh (short for Jeshurun, Deuteronomy 33 etc.) is sort of the "man of the house" in my father's absence. He works as a geophysicist in the oil industry, work which he enjoys, but which he says is a little too "consuming." He works long hours, and occasionally travels to meet with clients or to participate in geophysics conferences; so we don't see much of him, but when he is at home, he still makes time to talk to and interact with my children, something I greatly appreciate.
Jesh is very level-headed, and has a good deal of common sense; you can always count on him to provide you with an intelligent, well-reasoned viewpoint on an issue, that is, if you can drag it out of him, since he is not quick to share his opinions on things.
In his spare time (what little he has), Jesh is kind of a jack-of-all trades, capable of handling tasks of all sorts. Past projects (not in chronological order): small-scale sheep farming, replacing the clutch on his own car (a project which involved suspending the car from the rafters of the garage), helping design and manage a website (now defunct) for FP youth, working as a butcher at a meat processing place, converting a wing of the church into living quarters for the pastor and his family (he did much of the work himself, including electrical, tile, etc.) and many more. Feel free to remind me of some of his more interesting projects that I'm forgetting. :)
Jesh's memory is quite impressive; for instance, he remembers every detail of our childhoods, including the details of many of the books we read as children.
I think that's about all I can fit into this post. :)
Next in line is my biggest little brother, Jeshurun.
Photo credits: Samuel Smith
Jesh (short for Jeshurun, Deuteronomy 33 etc.) is sort of the "man of the house" in my father's absence. He works as a geophysicist in the oil industry, work which he enjoys, but which he says is a little too "consuming." He works long hours, and occasionally travels to meet with clients or to participate in geophysics conferences; so we don't see much of him, but when he is at home, he still makes time to talk to and interact with my children, something I greatly appreciate.
Jesh is very level-headed, and has a good deal of common sense; you can always count on him to provide you with an intelligent, well-reasoned viewpoint on an issue, that is, if you can drag it out of him, since he is not quick to share his opinions on things.
In his spare time (what little he has), Jesh is kind of a jack-of-all trades, capable of handling tasks of all sorts. Past projects (not in chronological order): small-scale sheep farming, replacing the clutch on his own car (a project which involved suspending the car from the rafters of the garage), helping design and manage a website (now defunct) for FP youth, working as a butcher at a meat processing place, converting a wing of the church into living quarters for the pastor and his family (he did much of the work himself, including electrical, tile, etc.) and many more. Feel free to remind me of some of his more interesting projects that I'm forgetting. :)
Jesh's memory is quite impressive; for instance, he remembers every detail of our childhoods, including the details of many of the books we read as children.
I think that's about all I can fit into this post. :)
Monday, June 1, 2009
Meet My Family, Part 3--Me!!
Updated 1/10
The next family member is myself. That's right, I'm the oldest sibling (of five). Hmm, what don't you already know?
Well, for those who don't know, I'm a single mom of two lovely little boys (5 and 2.5). Until recently, I lived in a college town in southern Indiana, where I worked as an in-home childcare provider. Then, last summer, the boys and I moved to Texas to be with my wonderful family. Initially I lived with my parents and two of my brothers, but then my parents up and moved to Israel. So now it's just my brothers and I, and my boys. I spend my time raising my boys and keeping house for my brothers.
My interests include: everything pertaining to children, their education, and their development; Reformed theology; classical music; hiking/nature/the out-of-doors; environmental issues; energy issues; and politics to a certain extent (I do have a degree in political science). I like to crochet, sew, and quilt with salvaged and recycled textiles. I run for exercise (someday I'd like to run another 5k). If I were rich, I would take singing lessons, and buy a piano. Hmm, I think that's about it. :)
ETA this is my 100th post! Woo-hoo!
The next family member is myself. That's right, I'm the oldest sibling (of five). Hmm, what don't you already know?
Well, for those who don't know, I'm a single mom of two lovely little boys (5 and 2.5). Until recently, I lived in a college town in southern Indiana, where I worked as an in-home childcare provider. Then, last summer, the boys and I moved to Texas to be with my wonderful family. Initially I lived with my parents and two of my brothers, but then my parents up and moved to Israel. So now it's just my brothers and I, and my boys. I spend my time raising my boys and keeping house for my brothers.
My interests include: everything pertaining to children, their education, and their development; Reformed theology; classical music; hiking/nature/the out-of-doors; environmental issues; energy issues; and politics to a certain extent (I do have a degree in political science). I like to crochet, sew, and quilt with salvaged and recycled textiles. I run for exercise (someday I'd like to run another 5k). If I were rich, I would take singing lessons, and buy a piano. Hmm, I think that's about it. :)
ETA this is my 100th post! Woo-hoo!
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