In My Father's Eyes

Today, a listener stopped by the KWFC radio station studios. He was in search of a song that had been on his mind. He hadn't heard it a while, and it was something we played back in 2012. After doing some searching, and remembering what the lyrics were, I found it. 

Performed by the Rochesters, it's very touching. Now the song has been playing in my head. It's great! Here's the video: https://youtu.be/25WIXmchRkU




IN MY FATHER'S EYES
Gary Duty

From a distance He'd be watching me,
And I guess somehow He knew,
That in my heart I longed to be like Him.
In time the closer we became,
The more it seemed I grew:
I'd fall, He'd pick me up, and I'd try again.

He loves me even when I do
The things I shouldn't do,
And when I fail to do the things I should.
I've heard it said that love is blind,
And I've come to know it's true;
He forgets the bad, and remembers all the good.

In my Father's eyes there's no wrong I've done.
In my Father's eyes I am the perfect son.
There must be someone I can't see,
And it makes me want to try
To be like the Son that's in my Father's eyes.

And when this life is over,
My last trial I've gone through,
'Twill be worth it all to hear Him say "Well done."
And maybe then I'll understand
Just what He saw in me,
Though I'm sure I'll find that He was blinded by the Son.

In my Father's eyes there's no wrong I've done.
In my Father's eyes I am the perfect son.
There must be someone I can't see,
And it makes me want to try
To be like the Son that's in my Father's eyes.

Thoughts on Pokémon GO

There's a big concern about the new game for mobile devices called Pokémon GO.

I'll admit that I don't plan on playing it often, but we can't ignore that there are a lot more advantages to games like this. We can be creative. This is a tool, it can be used as evil or as good.

People hate that it's causing groups to form. Well, it's like the old community ice cream socials of the past, just in a brand new form. It's gathering people together for some fun. I've read and heard stories about friends meeting each other unexpectedly and then hanging out. In this world of hurt and rumors of division, this may help!

As Christ followers, can we use this as a positive tool? You bet! Don't be a pain or distraction, but this a way to meet others, make friends, and share the Good NEWS! Hmmmmm. What a novel idea.....

Charged...

I'm a power hungry guy. Especially when it comes to my cell phone. And since I use it for everything, it doesn't take long for my battery to drain.

Since owning an iPhone, I've bought several "juice packs", those portable batteries in case the phone dies. They've helped in many occasions.

I did some research, and with the help of a friend, I was able to purchase the ultimate battery backup! The 10.4Ah Portable Battery Charger Power Bank allows me to charge my phone up to 5 times. It also allows two devices to charge at the same time. Now I'm good to go!!!

I just need to make sure I don't leave it behind....

~Matt 

A Practical Guide To Becoming A True Pun Master

A Practical Guide To Becoming A True Pun Master



1. Accept that no pun is actually Good, but that the true nature of a good pun is to be so terrible that it becomes good.


2. Say every pun that occurs to you. I’m so serious about this, sometimes the most well received puns will be ones you considered not saying.


3. ALWAYS laugh at your own puns, even if nobody else is. (Especially if nobody else is.)


4. Know that you are hilarious. Puns are a limitless resource and you have taken it as your duty to bring this gift to humanity. You are a hero.


~Matt

Easter vs. Passover. Why do the dates change?

So, have you ever wondered why the dates change on both the celebration of Easter and Passover? Also, why they aren't aligned each other? 

Well, I have an answer for you!

The Jewish liturgical year is not simply the basis for Jewish holidays, but for the Christian movable feasts as well—those annual holidays that do not fall on a fixed date but vary according to astronomical occurrences.

The celebration of Passover took place just before the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ, and the two holidays have been entwined from the beginning—the word Pasch (Paasch), originally meaning Passover, came to mean Easter as well.



Passover

Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, the holiday commemorating the Hebrews' exodus from slavery in Egypt, lasts seven days in Israel and among Reform Jews, and eight days elsewhere around the world. It begins on the 15th day of Nisan, which is the seventh month in the Jewish calendar. It ends on the 21st of Nisan in Israel (and for Reform Jews) and on the 22nd of Nisan elsewhere. Since Hebrew days begin and end at sundown, Passover begins at sundown on the preceding day.



Easter - (Western Churches)

Easter is calculated as the first Sunday after the paschal full moon that occurs on or after the vernal equinox. If the full moon falls on a Sunday, then Easter is the following Sunday. The holiday can occur anywhere between March 22 and April 25.

The Western church does not use the actual, or astronomically correct date for the vernal equinox, but a fixed date (March 21). And by full moon it does not mean the astronomical full moon but the "ecclesiastical moon," which is based on tables created by the church. These constructs allow the date of Easter to be calculated in advance rather than determined by actual astronomical observances, which are naturally less predictable. See also A Tale of Two Easters.

The Council of Nicaea in 325 established that Easter would be celebrated on Sundays; before that Easter was celebrated on different days in different places in the same year. See also dates of other Christian movable feasts.



Easter - (Orthodox Church)

The Orthodox church uses the same formula to calculate Easter, but bases the date on a slightly different calendar—the Julian calendar instead of the more contemporary Gregorian one, the calendar that is most widely used today. Consequently, both churches only occasionally celebrate Easter on the same day.

Unlike the Western Church, the Eastern Church sets the date of Easter according to the actual, astronomical full moon and the actual equinox as observed along the meridian of Jerusalem, site of the Crucifixion and Resurrection.

The Spelling Game

I love playing games with the kids, but they’re not all just board games, computer games, or puzzles. Some are just the simple things. We play things while driving down the road, while doing chores around the house, or just sitting around.

A few days ago, we enjoyed what I call the “Spelling game”. The goal is to spell out one of the words in a sentence during a conversation. I’d begin, and then the kids would have to answer. They conversation would then continue. Mysia (being 11) is very quick to catch on, Malachi (8) is a bit slower. At first, he tried his best not show interest, hoping he wouldn’t have to get involved. However, to understand what was going on, and be able to participate, he had no choice.

We ‘played’ this game for about an hour as we did things around the house (I was preparing supper and getting things ready for the evening). Yes, you never know what you might get involved in if you spend time around us.

~Matt

I'm COOL! ... wait a minute....

My kids and I joke around. A lot... 

It's no surprise of course. If you're ever around me for a good length of time, you've figured that out. Not only are my kids around me every morning and evening, they are my kids. My flesh and blood.

Both were calling me "Cool" and giggling. Finally Malachi explained with a deadpan tone. What is "Cool":

C - ConstipatedO - OverweightO - Out-of-styleL - Looser

Yes, apparently I'm a constipated, overweight, out-of-style, looser. Leave it to my kids....

However, I'm going to use this in the future! Haha!

~Matt