Or not.Perhaps you read that President Obama came back from vacation to a redecorated Oval Office, more suited to his tastes and preferences. Covering most of the floor is a large (oval) rug that has the Presidential Seal in the center on a tan field. Around the perimeter are three quotes, including:
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." - Dr. Martin Luther King.
Just one problem: That's not Dr. King's quote. Those are the words of Theodore Parker, an abolitionist preacher who lived in the early 1800's.
When challenged on the error Presidential aides insisted there was no error; Dr. King often used that line in his speeches and sermons, so they are his words.
Accordingly, you should know that I wrote John 3:16, Eph. 2:8-9 and 2 Peter 2:24, as is clear from this morning's sermon.
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." - Dr. Martin Luther King.
Just one problem: That's not Dr. King's quote. Those are the words of Theodore Parker, an abolitionist preacher who lived in the early 1800's.
When challenged on the error Presidential aides insisted there was no error; Dr. King often used that line in his speeches and sermons, so they are his words.
Accordingly, you should know that I wrote John 3:16, Eph. 2:8-9 and 2 Peter 2:24, as is clear from this morning's sermon.
Speaking of this morning, it serves as yet another example of a sermon that came out very differently than it went in. Whether that means the Holy Spirit intervened in what otherwise would have been a disaster, or he's saying, "Made a mess of that one, Mac," I am ignorant.
I did some reading on the Tour de Tucson web site this afternoon. I had no idea; over 9,000 riders from across the U.S. and from other countries. My plan is the 109-mile coure, but they also have distances of 79, 66 and 40 miles, and an 8-mile fun ride for the family. So maybe most of those riders take one of those other options. Either way, it's going to be a bit of a zoo. Tucson isn't that big.
Riders in the 109-mile option have to declare their estimated elapsed time and get put in a starting section based on that time. Male "Platinum" riders will finish in under 5 hours. Do the math: that's an average speed of over 20 mph. (fast) "Gold" riders will finish in under 6 hours, "Silver" in under 9 hours and "Bronze" in under 11 hours.
I don't know what to do. I'd like to think I'm Gold, but it could easily take me over 6 hours. If I can get hooked up with a good pace line and the weather cooperates I could average 17+ mph. But the course includes two (hopefully) dry riverbeds that require carrying your bike about 1/4 mile through the sand. A headwind will wreak havoc on speed and energy. Stomach issues? Add in these and other variables and I might easily turn into a Silver.
The good news is that you get a souvenir medal based on your actual time, not your estimated time. The latter only determines where you line up at the start. Apparently most riders plan on finishing in under 6 hours because the site says they should plan on showing up by 4:30 a.m. if they want a spot in the front of the Gold area. (It's a 7 a.m. gun.)
Yeah, maybe I'll go Silver.
Ken, who is a friend, a fellow pastor and also restoring a classic VW sent me this short video:
Change a belt in 5 seconds
I'm not sure I have the courage to do this, but it's pretty impressive. And because mine is a '67 I know it applies.
(Note the comments below the clip about a slightly safer way to do this)
Tomorrow and Tuesday in triple digits, but then the 90's for as far as the TV meteorologist can see. That is going to make long bike rides SO much better.
Time for supper, and then a little something to eat.
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