It is well known that Wichita is a frequent stop for the actor Harrison Ford, who has endeared himself to us as Star Wars, Han Solo, and Dr. Indiana Jones. But why Wichita? And what does this have to do with the Chisholm Trail? First, Wichita is the home to Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker-Learjet, and […]
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Discovering A Remarkable Wainwright Craftsman
Wainwright: A craftsman specializing in the construction and repair of wains, which are large four-wheeled wagons typically used for agricultural transport or hauling goods.[4] The opportunity to meet a real working wainwright was not on our radar until we viewed the replica of the Tripler Civil War Ambulance at the Fort Scott National Historic Site in the autum of 2025. It […]
Eighty Years Of Hope With Mission Aviation Fellowship
“Whatever the changes might be, I want the generations who come after us to be thankful for the work that we are striving hard to get right and to see that we were dependent on the Lord and sought His leading. ” – David Holsten, President and CEO, Mission Aviation Fellowship, US 2025 marked eighty […]
Three Reasons For A Natural Red Slate Roof
“David explained that without slates on the roof, the rain would get in. In their way, they were just as important as walls. Dr. Moberley asked David if he was afraid of the rain getting in. David told him that he didn’t like getting wet. It wasn’t so bad outside, especially if you were dressed […]
He Is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Celebrate!
Then the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. The resurrection of Jesus Christ. That historical event that brings out chocolate bunnies, colored eggs, and marshmallow peeps. I like chocolate […]
Why Walk The Old Paths? – An Uplifting Visit Home
“Thus says the Lord: ‘Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it…” – Jeremiah 6:13 Why walk the old paths? I recently made a visit to my hometown in Kansas for the memorial service of the spouse of a high school classmate. It was […]
How To Overcome Inertia And Move Forward
“One thing I learned as a warrior in battle, your own forward momentum will always create opportunities that you will never know if you just sit still” – Barry Loudermilk To overcome inertia on a project gone cold takes serious intentionality. Once inertia sets in, it seems like concrete, but many times it just needs […]
My Irish Roots Remarkable In Marriage And Unlocked Through Air Traffic Control?
céad míle fáilte! An Irish Greeting. While posted in Brussels as the FAA Air Traffic Representative, I went to a lot of meetings. These were meetings at various levels with delegates from European countries. The countries represented at a particular venue varied but there tended to be a core group of which the Irish were […]
Essential Education – The Stackman-Steinbüchel Children
I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious – Albert Einstein on Education Maison Steinbüchel, a Kansas State Historic Landmark and our home, is named for the family of Herman Frederick Steinbüchel , the second husband of Marie-Louise Hahn. I have been digging into the details of the three family lines that converged and […]