Unveiling of the Scrolls

It was an amazing night.  Legacy Church along with the Museum of Biblical and Sacred Writings unveiled the twenty four foot long Isaiah Scroll.  It was an amazing night.

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LeaderFOCUS – Dead Sea Scrolls come to Orange County

 

Dead Sea Scrolls arrive

The Dead Sea Scrolls (facsimiles) are here!  Check out the photos… Click on link or photo for slide show.

The Moffatt’s Shop – the craftsmen put together the base for a twenty-four foot long display.

The Scrolls are presented at the Board of Directors’ meeting in Laguna

Proposed site for the Museum of Biblical and Sacred Writings

Working in the library at Biola U

The following is a note I wrote to Carolyn, explained an embarrassing moment in the Library at BU.

Hey Carolyn – here’s a laugh.

I managed to get a guest pass, and settle in to the one Carousel I found open long the perimeter of the large library hall… I plugged in, logged in as a guest to the WIFI, put on my headset, tuned by browser in to my Pandora account… My Mozart station.

Soon the music started playing, and I got my programs fired up and got to work. A few minutes later, a pleasant looking co-ed approached, smiled, and pointed to my MacBook. I was perplexed.

Then she reached over, and pushed my headphone jack the rest of the way in… And that’s when I figured it out. Unwittingly, I provided a sound track for the entire library. Thankfully, it was Mozart. I thought I had heard the music through my headphones. But no. The speakers filled the entire room with rich sound. Not everyone appreciated the intrusion.

Turning a little red, I looked up, high fived the young woman. She smiled in return. Then, I looked around the room. Just about everyone was looking my way. I waved apologetically. Most everyone smiled in gratitude, not for me, but the student who returned the room to a quiet study mode. She went back to her seat and her books.

We all got back to work.

K

PS I’m guessing she explained to her study mate, “Apparently the old guy is technically challenged and probably hard of hearing.”

Musings on Creativity

I logged in to Starbuck’s WIFI as I waited for a friend.  The log-in web site popped up, offering me a video under the title “Nurturing Creativity.”  I couldn’t help myself.  I clicked the play button.  You may know more about Elizabeth Gilbert than I do.  But I was drawn in to her talk… and could not stop.  Her insights are well worth the listen.

Check it out.

Shirt off his back…

Steve Hartman, CBS NEWS, unpacks the unforgettable story of cabbie Tom Chappell who had a regular pick-up he did not look forward to at first. Neither did his passenger.

Hang in there through the obligatory ad. Click on the box control for full screen. Four minutes of heart-grabbing story telling.

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Dave Mechem’s Family – Reported in the OC Register

The Orange County Register tells the story in text and video.  Stephanie Mechem and their daughter, Sarah, recount a frightening moment when three young grandchildren found their grandmother on the couch – victim of a stroke.  Watch the video… then read the article, included below.

Heroic kids save grandma who had stroke

Elaine Bagger’s young grandchildren said a quick prayer and dialed 911.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

By ADAM TOWNSEND

THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

If it weren’t for two 8-year-olds and a 5-year-old’s call to 911, Elaine Bagger, 82, could be dead or paralyzed now. Instead, she’s walking and talking, slated to be released from the hospital today after two weeks of treatment and physical therapy.

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Mars, Venus and an Iranian Marriage

Last week, two pals joined me for the Encore of this American Life’s broadcast via a network of theaters across the country.  It was aptly titled, “Return to the Scene of the Crime,” which we did apparently.  Ira Glass was enormously entertaining, as were each of the off-beat acts.  It’s theater of the mind; familiar territory for Lake Wobegonians.

Return to the Scene of the Crime

This week’s installment is equally funky – but exceptionally touching.  The theme is “Reunited (and it feels so good).”  Fire up your iPod or PC or MAC and tune in… An Iranian couple, after twenty-five years call it quits.  Their remarkable story is told by their daughter, Nazanin Rafsanjani, and well, trust me, you’ll be glad you listened to the whole thing.  Here’s a link.

Jack Kemp 1936-2009

News of the untimely death of the well-known and well-respected American got me, mainly because all my life, I’ve been asked if we are related.  Back when I was College Pastor at Ev. Free Fullerton, his son Jeff, who played backup quarterback for the Rams back then, would show up on Sunday mornings.  We talked enough for me to learn that while we both have roots in Canada, if we are related, it would take a talented genealogist to fins the connection.

Jack Kemp

Matt Lauer revisits mistaken identity

Our daughter, Candy and her husband Jamie are Taylor University alums.  When the tragic story of a crash on Interstate 69 resulted in the deaths of several TU students hit, I wrote a LeaderFOCUS essay and posted videos of the incredibly moving story of mistaken identity.  This morning, Matt L interviewed Whitney, her father and Laura’s surviving sister.

I’ve posted that video… it’s worth the time to reflect; to witness the warm testimony of living faith and watch especiually, Matt’s response to the family.

Enjoy.  MSNBC VIDEO