My country doesn't understand me. Whether you're a liberal or a conservative, this bill should make you suspicious. It was negotiated behind closed doors for 3 months by George Bush and Ted Kennedy. Regardless of your political viewpoint, I know you don't agree with both of those guys. Nobody can. The Senate is poised to … Continue reading Free Country! Come and Get It! (ding ding ding)
Author: Michael
Follower of Jesus, conservative, freedom-loving patriot.
Christian Carnival CLXXII
The 172nd Christian Carnival is posted at Crossroads. Click on over for this week's best Christian blogging. Some highlights - God Can Handle the Questions Chinese Christian Persecution I have a Problem with Temptation.
Mid-Week Links and Oddities
In no particular order - Building the ark: Greenpeace activists are building an ark on Mount Ararat. Amusing. Of course, Greenpeace isn't a Christian organization (they don't seem to be anti-Christian, as far as I can tell) but they border on Christian mockery to make a point about global warming. Obscene bible: In Hong Kong … Continue reading Mid-Week Links and Oddities
Sign of the Cross
Disclaimer: I am not God. Any judgemental statements are purely a result of my own hypocritical sinful nature. I know not who goes to heaven save me for the grace of God. That said, I'm looking for some sort of explanation. Why do... um... (heathens? Lite-Christians? Words fail.) wear a cross around their neck? Is … Continue reading Sign of the Cross
God's Word is Essential
Have y’all seen the stories on the news this week about Jose Luis De Jesus Miranda? For the last few years, Mr. Miranda has claimed to be Jesus himself. He says he had a vision in 1973, then after 3 marriages, 5 children, a heroin addiction and a couple of jail sentences for petty theft, … Continue reading God's Word is Essential
The Five Love Languages
Ruh-roh. I saw this quiz over at Spin the Moon, and I already know I'm in trouble. I'm 99% sure my wife's love language is "Acts of Service." I'm pretty mine isn't. Funny how God does that - I'm learning to be a better servant. Ok, enough preamble. Let's go take the quiz - I … Continue reading The Five Love Languages
Christian Carnival 171
Christian Carnival #171 is up at Light Along the Journey. This week's best Christian blogging can be found on the Carnival. Some highlights - Playing Your Instrument (using your spiritual gifts) The Uniqueness of Christian Ecology (God signs His covenant with His creation) Lessons from the Terminal Illness that Wasn't (Make the most of every … Continue reading Christian Carnival 171
Bits and Pieces
The news isn't interesting yet again today. Republicans admire the Democrat's desire to surrender. I don't disagree that the Iraq war must end eventually, I just don't think Congress should be dictating it. But I'm alone on that point, I think. Tammy Faye Bakker is preparing to die, but aren't we all. I don't spend … Continue reading Bits and Pieces
Bringing the Gospel to Your Heathen iPod
It's free, one of my favorite numbers. You can get the ESV bible to load on your iPod for free at Podbible.org. Put some God in your Pod. If you'd like an audio version for your iPod instead, you can get that at Podbible.com.
Can I Be Saved And Become Unsaved?
If you're interested in additional thoughts on the "Once Saved, Always Saved" discussion, there's a similar discussion going on at the Bible Archive called Can I Be Saved And Become Unsaved?
Monday Morning
My brain is still stuffed with sand. I feel awake early in the morning, but I know I'm not. It becomes abundantly clear to me later if I reread my early morning posts. i'm repetitive, I make spelling misakes, I leave out entire words. An hour later, I'll think, "man, there's something not quite right … Continue reading Monday Morning
Christian Carnival CLXX
Christian Carnival CLXX (170) is up at Brain Cramps for God. If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes look of Christian Carnival, or you have a Christian Blog and would like to participate, this week's Carnival has some information interspersed among the posts.
The Organic God
Oh my goodness what a fabulous book that was. It's not a deeply theological book, it doesn't get into controversial issues, it simply describes the joy of loving God. The author, Margaret Feinberg, doesn't delve into religious issues that can separate Christians today. Instead, she challenges us to strip away our pre-conceived notions of who … Continue reading The Organic God
Gender Accurate Bible II
Two years ago I wrote... wait a sec. Two years ago? Was it really that long ago? Gadzooks. Time is going faster, I think. Let me start over. Two year ago I wrote about the Gender Accurate Bible, and generally dismissed criticisms of the TNIV. It doesn't say anything about a female god or any … Continue reading Gender Accurate Bible II
Bush Seeks Better Ties in Latin America
The headline reads "Bush Seeks Better Ties in Latin America." From the picture, you can see why. George Bush is wearing no tie at all, most likely embarrased by his current tie selection. My advise to President Bush, though, is to forego ties in Latin America and to look to China or Asia-Pacific. Silk ties … Continue reading Bush Seeks Better Ties in Latin America
Barack Hussein Obama: Self-Described Christian
Barrack Hussein Obama describes himself as a Christian and the New York Times is almost besides itself with glee. Notice the picture and how holy Obama appears. I like Christians, I really do. I happen to be one. But those people that routinely exhibit their Christian faith are routinely trashed by the New York Times. … Continue reading Barack Hussein Obama: Self-Described Christian
Christian Carnival II
First, prayers for the previous administrator of the Christian Carnival are needed. Dory of Wittenberg Gate has suddenly gone missing, so pray for her well-being and health. The Christian Carnival is trying to reorganize as Christian Carnival II. If you're interested in becoming part of this resurrected carnival, join the Google Group Christian Carnival II.
Mechanical Investing for May 2007
Stock trading day again; still positive, still beating the market. In fact, returns are looking pretty darn good. Last 4 weeks: +5.9% Last 3 months: +8.0% Last 12 months: +4.0% Year to date: +6.6% (Dow is +5.3% ytd from 12,463) Annualized Return: +82.8% (Someday I need to go find out what this number is. 🙂 … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for May 2007
Bread and Milk
I found some memories today, tucked back in a corner somewhere. I've been trying to lose weight, and working on portion control. It's the Nutrisystem, and it's been good so far. Not dramatic results, but a pound lost each week is healthy. This morning for my carbohydrate, I had a slice of wheat bread, and … Continue reading Bread and Milk
A Conservative and a Liberal Were Walking Down the Street…
A conservative and a liberal are walking down the street and come across a homeless man. The conservative hands him his business card, invites him to come into his office to talk about a job, then he hands the homeless man $20. The liberal, not wanting to be outdone, points the man to the nearest … Continue reading A Conservative and a Liberal Were Walking Down the Street…
Book of Judges
I don't see how this passes for news. A Houston Chronicle reporter doesn't like bible studies going on in the courthouse. Just before 12:30 p.m. almost every Tuesday, Judge James Squier leaves his 312th Court and heads upstairs to the seventh floor of the Harris County Family Law Center. There, in an associate judge's chamber, … Continue reading Book of Judges
Surrender
Today, the Democratic Senate will attempt to surrender to the terrorists again. This is the second attempt to surrender. Bush vetoed the first attempt, and he promises to veto the second attempt. In the meantime, funding for the troops is being held hostage by defeatists that claim to "support the troops." How they claim to … Continue reading Surrender
Three Year Blogiversary
Three years? I've been doing this for three years now? I should celebrate with some cake! Yup, Chasing the Wind is three years old today!
How to Start Each Day Feeling Good
Here's how to start off each day feeling good. Open a new file in your computer. Name it "Hillary Rodham Clinton" Now send it to the trash. Empty the trash. Your PC will ask, "Do you really want to get rid of "Hillary Rodham Clinton?" Slowly but firmly click "Yes." You should feel better immediately. … Continue reading How to Start Each Day Feeling Good
Labeling the Immoral as Immoral
What exactly is morality? And who gets to define it? For me, I know the answer; morals come from the Most High God and are written in the Good Book. I have no qualms about labeling something society does as immoral. Just because "everybody does it" doesn't mean it's right. The Vatican spoke out yesterday … Continue reading Labeling the Immoral as Immoral
Stay Focused on God
Have you ever driven down the highway, 65 mph, and decided just to let the car drive itself? Get the car going straight, set it on cruise control, take your hands off the steering wheel, maybe climb in the backseat to look for some munchies? What advice would you give a student with an important … Continue reading Stay Focused on God
Presidential "Foot in Mouth" Contest
I'm undecided on which Presidential candidate has placed more of their foot in their mouth than any other candidate. I thought John Edwards was winning - the man that described "Two Americas" getting a $400 haircut and showing which America he lives in. But now I think John McCain has swallowed his foot all the … Continue reading Presidential "Foot in Mouth" Contest
Great Moments in Parenting
Alec Baldwin to his daughter: click to hear. Alec Baldwin clearly needs parental coaching, and of course, we should be here to help. What encouraging, loving words do you think Alec should have used instead of "thoughless little pig?"
Sebaceous Cyst
Ouch. I learned new stuff recently that I didn't even know I didn't know. I had a sebaceous cyst removed from my back this afternoon in a simple outpatient operation. The cyst was just below the skin, happily just being like a little soft pea-sized thingy until about 2 months ago when it decided to … Continue reading Sebaceous Cyst
Court Backs Ban on Abortion Procedure
Court Backs Ban on Abortion Procedure WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court upheld the nationwide ban on a controversial abortion procedure Wednesday, handing abortion opponents the long-awaited victory they expected from a more conservative bench. The 5-4 ruling said the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act that Congress passed and President Bush signed into law in … Continue reading Court Backs Ban on Abortion Procedure
Virginia Tech Today
We'll be inundated over the next several days with stories of the shootings today at Virginia Tech, but I'd like to ask everyone to keep all those hurt by today's rampage in your prayers. The students, the teachers, the adminstrators, the police, and most especially those who lost their lives in today's shootings. President Bush … Continue reading Virginia Tech Today
Flip-Flop Again
I haven't looked into the 2008 Presidential season yet, it's too early. Hillary makes me shudder, Obama doesn't have any experience, and no republicans have really stepped forward. Afterwards, while answering a question from a viewer on the program YOUR SHOW about why he chose not to run, Kerry said he had decided it wasn't … Continue reading Flip-Flop Again
Review: Unbroken
Unbroken Tracy Elliott When I first started reading this book, I was expecting a testimony from somebody who had given their life to Christ and how Christ had helped them turn their life around. Christ is powerful and changes the lives of believers. Travy Elliott's story is a little different. She gave her life to … Continue reading Review: Unbroken
Creation
On the first day, God created the dog and said: "Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years." The dog said: "That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten … Continue reading Creation
Not Blogging About This
Topics I'm not blogging about: Don Imus (who? never heard of him before this last week). Duke rugby team (old news, media hype, blah blah blah. If the boys hadn't been a drunken frat party with strippers, they'd have never been in a position they had to defend themselves). That picture going around with the … Continue reading Not Blogging About This
The Tomb That Isn't
I mentioned earlier that the secular marketing campaign before every Easter tries to derail the faith in the resurrection of Jesus. This year, it was a blockbuster-style "documentary" that the remains of Jesus had been found in a tomb. Pay no attention to all those archaeologists that debunked this claim years ago, this time it's … Continue reading The Tomb That Isn't
Kramer Pingbacks
This will appeal only to the technophiles; I installed a WordPress plugin yesterday called Kramer (or at Kramer) and I like it so far - one of the features is automatically to show pingbacks from Technorati, even if the originator doesn't support pingbacks. For 99% of you reading that, it meant absolutely nothing, so here's … Continue reading Kramer Pingbacks
Blog Against Theophobes
Ah. A lightbulb goes off. I read several posts this Easter weekend about the dangers of forming a theocracy. The Houston Chronicle linked to one at Feet to the Fire: The banwitdth devoted to the dangers of Church to State is enormous. Being righteous lefties that analysis comes easy to us. As a lefty who … Continue reading Blog Against Theophobes
Review: On the Move
Bono, the lead singer of U2, was asked to give an address at the National Prayer Breakfast in 2006. Bono discussed his personal faith, the faith of nations, and the plight of the poor in Africa that are dying from AIDS. Based on this speech, "On the Move" was produced with images of the faces … Continue reading Review: On the Move
Not Found
I searched Chasing the Wind today for some relatively obscure words I occasionally use in conversation. Bloviate. Ameliorate. Pernicious. I received a "not found" message - I've never written a post with those words. There. Fixed *that* little problem. 🙂
Christian Terrorists and Public Education
What's my gripe with public education? Besides the fact they seem to be devolving into a giant secular babysitting service, it's public money - my money - being used to teach young people values that oppose my values. I don't mind being opposed, really. I *do* mind being taxed to fund my opposition. The latest … Continue reading Christian Terrorists and Public Education
Quiet
A pretty new interface, the Google search options fixed, even had 4500 hits from somebody in China yesterday trying to spam this website... but y'all have gone quiet. Are you working? What areyou doing? Cat got your keyboard?
Blogrolls
Cleaning up the website to match the new template, I don't know where I should post the old Blogrolls I no longer use (but I still want to maintain the links. I'm posting them here for now, but there's no need for you to click this link to continue, there's nothing interesting there. Eventually as … Continue reading Blogrolls
Washington D.C.
Last week I wrote about Christian Submission to authorities so it seemed only right that a trip to Washington D.C. was in order. The wife & I planned a little mini-vacation to stay with a Russian friend in Alexandria, Virginia, just a piece up the ways (man it feels good to speak Texan again) from … Continue reading Washington D.C.
Christian Carnival CLXVII
Ah, there it is. I wondered where the Christian Carnival was this week. 🙂
Prayer for Patience
I received this via email, original author unknown, but it's a powerful prayer: Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the jerk who cut us off in traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and spend a … Continue reading Prayer for Patience
US Nuke Boffins Rubbish Polygraph Testing
When oh when will the British learn to speak English?
Mechanical Investing for April 2007
Stock trading day again, and even with the whipsaws up and down, I'm still positive this month and beating the market. Yay! Last 4 weeks: +0.9% Last 3 months: +3.8% Last 12 months: +1.7% Year to date: +3.6% (Dow is -.47% ytd from 12,463) Annualized Return: +73.2% (This number looks really, really fish, but it's … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for April 2007
Danger! Danger! Danger!
Chemical Accident. Floods. Earthquakes. Epidemics. Volcano eruption! And that's just today. The Havaria Information Service's Alertmap shows you were all today's disasters are, a full description, and a Google Earth Map so you can zoom in close for details.
Christian Submission
When I started studying for this lesson, my first thought was, “ooh, I’m not going to like this one.†Then it was sort of a frustration, like God is picking on me and giving me a lesson that probes specifically at my weakness. Of course, it also brings a smile; I know that God is … Continue reading Christian Submission
Apology for Slavery
The Texas legislature is considering legislation to apologize for slavery. AUSTIN — Two Houston lawmakers are leading an effort to build consensus for a formal apology and acknowledgment of slavery in Texas history, as part of a movement among Southern states considering official expressions of regret. I want to make it clear that I personally … Continue reading Apology for Slavery
Christian Carnival CLXVI
The 166th Christian Carnival is up at Wittenberg Gate.
New Theme
I don't have the time lately to tweak html design, so I'm going to go with this off-the-shelf theme called Lorelei Bliss 2.0. I'll add back in some of the goodies like "recent comments" and stuff when I have more time. I'm teaching Sunday so the day is devoted to study.
Borked
Still not sure what's wrong - comments stopped working again yesterday. I'm reverting back to a plain vanilla WordPress installation without plugins or any special themes until I can figure out what happened. Maybe *then* Google will remember that this website exists.
Flash Earth
That was fun. I can see my house from here! Thanks to Sean for the link to Flashearth.
Brother Michael
It was a special blessing this past week. I am not a pastor (nor do I play one on tv), but 2 weeks ago my nephew eloped. To who? When? What do we know about her? The angst was carved into tiny slices and digested by all. The family decision was made - they're just … Continue reading Brother Michael
Comments Are Broken
Yup, just discovered that Comments are broken. First one to comment to this post wins an attaboy. Or attagirl, if preferred.
Hate Speech
What qualifies as "hate speech" in the 9th Circus Court of Appeals? A ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has concluded that municipal employers have the right to censor the words "natural family," "marriage" and "family values" because that is hate speech and could scare workers. This isn't the same country I … Continue reading Hate Speech
Christian Carnival CLXIV
This week's best Christian blogging is up at Everyday Liturgy.
Degooglized II
Still trying to track down this Google delisting. The frustrating thing is just by posting the question, that used to gather knowledge from others who find my post by Googling. Now I'm just speaking into the void. I learned this week how to generate a sitemap, and Google acknowledges I have 1500 links. They just … Continue reading Degooglized II
Josh Turner at the Rodeo
Took my favorite date with me yesterday afternoon (my wife) to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Had a great time. We watched two little chicks breaking out of their shells and a small crowd had gathered to root for them. The one we called "hermit crab" one, but not by much. Then we saw … Continue reading Josh Turner at the Rodeo
Once Saved, Always Saved
We're going return to the New Testament for the next 3 months and work through 1st and 2nd Peter, written by the apostle Peter approximately 30 years after the crucifixion of Jesus. In the 30 years since Peter denied Jesus three times, Peter has grown a lot. Within two years of writing 1st and 2nd … Continue reading Once Saved, Always Saved
Degooglized
None of my posts are listed on Google anymore. Only 10 static pages can be found, but since those pages are there, Google knows that Chasing the Wind exists, but Google's not listing any of my posts. They *used* to, but they don't anymore. Moreover, they show exactly -0- sites linking to Chasing the Wind. … Continue reading Degooglized
Christian Carnival CLXIII
This week's Christian Carnival is up, and it's being hosted this week... here, at Chasing the Wind! I've decided to categorize the entries this week into posts about Jesus, posts about our relationships, and posts about us. Jesus tells us we are to love him and love our neighbor as ourselves, and that reminds me … Continue reading Christian Carnival CLXIII
Why So Quick to Believe?
It's amazing. When I talk to people that don't know Christ, some of them don't even believe He lived. Or they except tripe like Da Vinci Code as truth of a coverup. But let some big shot director shoot a movie about 27 year news, they immediately believe that. Why are the falsehoods so easy … Continue reading Why So Quick to Believe?
Mechanical Investing for March 2007
Stock trading day again; the market has continued to improve, and yay, I'm still beating the market - Last 4 weeks: +3.9% Last 3 months: +3.7% Last 12 months: +1.5% Year to date: +3.8% (Dow is +1.4% ytd from 12,463) Annualized Return: +73.6% (This number looks really, really fish, but it's what Moneycentral.msn.com is reporting) … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for March 2007
Border Skirmish
Does this ring hollow to you? Mexican authorities are complaining there are US Citizens that crossed over into Mexico illegally. Legislators say workers and equipment building a section of the barrier have gone 10 metres (yards) into Mexico. Mexican legislators said they had photographs and video, taken on Monday, of the workers and heavy-duty construction … Continue reading Border Skirmish
"Amazing Grace," Hollywood Style
"Too preachy?" That's a new one to me. Hollywood is taking out all the factual, religious elements of the movie Amazing Grace and replacing them with secular, humanistic socio-political motives. From the Wall Stree Journal (subscription required): Hollywood's 'Amazing' Glaze By CHARLOTTE ALLEN Wall Street Journal, February 23, 2007; Page W11 ...Alas, a lot of … Continue reading "Amazing Grace," Hollywood Style
Christian Carnival CLXII
Christian Carnival CLXII is up at Brain Cramps for God. This is a great carnival -- come and enjoy.
Tornado Warning
This is on the front page of the Houston Chronicle this morning: Thousands could die if a giant tornado ever hits Houston Well, sure. Thousands could also die if Houston was hit by a giant meteor, destroyed by a natural gas explosion, or overrun by mutant man-eating fungus. Why is this front-page news? Have they … Continue reading Tornado Warning
How to Romance Your Woman
A woman wants to feel like you went out of your way to impress her, to make her feel loved and special. Here's one possible way - BRUSSELS, Feb 14 (Reuters Life!) - Belgians tired of giving chocolate treats and flowers for Valentine's Day will be able to spend the evening squeaking out declarations of … Continue reading How to Romance Your Woman
Christian Carnival CLXI
The Evangelical Ecologist hosts this week's Christian Carnival CLXI, this week's best Christian postings. Hey, Chasing the Wind is on there this week. I'll post hosting the carnival here on February 28th; I'm starting to get a little apprehensive because it looks like a lot of work. Eeep!
I Need a Shower
I was at the gym last night, working on the treadmill. My usual habit is to listen to stuff on my iPod Shuffle, a mix of Country & Western, 70's Rock, 90's Folk Music, Spike Jones, Contemporary Christian, A Capella African Christian, Jazz, and sermons. Ok, so there's no real coherent theme there. In front … Continue reading I Need a Shower
Exquisite
The other day I was feeling a little under the weather. Nothing serious, just a bit of uncomfortable sinus pressure and a headache. But today, I feel find. Exquisite, even. Which made me wonder if today I'm ex-squisite, was I squisite yesterday?
Everylumberjack.com
Good friends that work for Campus Crusade for Christ have put up a new website I'd like to recommend. While the intended audience for their site are the students of Stephen F. Austin University, there are good basic fundamental questions and answers there. Visit Everylumberjack.com and look around. I've also added a link to their … Continue reading Everylumberjack.com
Bloom Where You Are Planted
On a Christian forum website I regularly read, one of the Christians had posted some sad news. He had participated regularly with a Christian Missionary organization called Honduras Outreach. This week in a remote mountain village in Honduras, their vehicle was in an accident in rugged terrain. There were 28 adults from four church groups … Continue reading Bloom Where You Are Planted
Old Testament Laws
Do we know which Old Testament Laws apply to Christians? It's a good question. We know the legalistic rules no longer apply - I was just reading 1 Corinthians 7:17-20 today while studying how we are to bloom where we are planted, and Paul is clear that "Keeping God's commands is what counts" but he … Continue reading Old Testament Laws
God is in the Big Things, God is in the Small Things
God spoke the universe into existence. Everything is made for His glory, including us. Something interesting a Christian friend shared with me this week. At the far edges of the universe, about as far as we can see, is the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51). It's 23 million light years away. Here's a photo from the Hubble … Continue reading God is in the Big Things, God is in the Small Things
Christian Carnival #CLVIII
Christian Carnival CLX is up and rarin' to go at Crossroads - Where Faith and Inquiry Meet.
Astronaut Spaced Out
What fascinates me about this case is that I like to think astronauts are well-trained, disciplined, logical. Donning a wig, trench coat, and diapers in order to mug someone doesn't fit my perception of how an astronaut should behave. NASA astronaut Lisa Marie Nowak was charged with attempting to kidnap another woman, and that just … Continue reading Astronaut Spaced Out
Christian Carnival CLII
Christian Carnival #152 is now up at thoughtsofagyrovague.com . No really. That's the name of the website.
Punxsutawney Phil is a Failure
It's all over the news today. Groundhog Day, 2007. Punxsutawney Phil fails to see his shadow. I think that's sad - not only is he a failure - he failed to see his shadow this morning - but the whole world knows it. It's plastered all over the news. Can't we give the little fuzzy … Continue reading Punxsutawney Phil is a Failure
Mechanical Investing for February 2007
Yeah, I know I said the next trade would be February 5, but I had some time at lunch today. Monday is Monday, and it's close enough to the first of the month. A small tweak; I'm switching from the H52EarnPS to the H52EgPS for some of the stocks, but I don't expect it'll make … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for February 2007
Kitty Washing Machine
Safe. Effective. Funny. HT: Coffeeswirls
A Win for Texas Taxpayers
Goodness. I never thought I'd see taxpayers win this one. One of my biggest complaints about promoting a cap on home appraisals was about my opposition, like the Texas Association of Counties or the Texas Municipal League. They use *my* tax dollars to keep *my* taxes high. It was absolutely unfair. A judge this week … Continue reading A Win for Texas Taxpayers
Christian Carnival #CLVIII
Are we up to #158 already? Something doesn't quite seem right. Anyway, the next Christian Carnival is up at the Participatory Bible Study Blog. See if you can find the Chasing the Wind article, then click it and see if you come back here. It would amuse me, anyway. 🙂
Rededicating Lives
Read. Study. Mourn. Celebrate. Repent. Promise. The bible is full of interesting, life-changing information. For instance, we know that Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree. Adam gave Eve a rib; Eve gave Adam an apple, then made a wonderful marinated BBQ ribs out of apple sauce. This is found in the book … Continue reading Rededicating Lives
I Want a Finger Monkey
Where can I get one of these? It's so cute, I want to wear a monkey on my finger.
Airport Security
Every 5 minutes, the rules change, just like at a real airport. How would you do as at Airport Security?
Daily Manna – 2 Corinthians 9:6-9
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things … Continue reading Daily Manna – 2 Corinthians 9:6-9
Adultery Could Lead to Life in Prison
In Michigan, the Legislature probably did not intend for adultery to fall under the sexual crime laws, but the Michigan Supreme Courts say the way the laws are written, adultery could lead to life in prison: In a ruling sure to make philandering spouses squirm, Michigan's second-highest court says that anyone involved in an extramarital … Continue reading Adultery Could Lead to Life in Prison
Iranian Embassy
Apparently Iran doesn't care for the US military action and has listed Russian support for their position. Apparently US troops raided an Iranian office in the Iraqi city of Arbil and are holding 6 Iranians in their role of assisting terrorist in Iraq. Iran claims they are diplomats (or will eventually claim they are diplomats) … Continue reading Iranian Embassy
Daily Manna – 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ's triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an … Continue reading Daily Manna – 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
Christian Carnival CLVI
The latest Christian Carnival is up at Parableman. Always a source of refreshing Christian posts, and I like this group so much I've volunteered to host it here at Chasing the Wind on February 28th.
Shelter in Place
I had to stay indoors this afternoon. It's not unusual for me to be indoors on a Monday afternoon; what's unusual is for the city to tell everybody to stay indoors. We could see white smoke floating past our windows; something unintentional was released from a local industrial plant. The city told us to stay … Continue reading Shelter in Place
Daily Manna – Philippians 1:27-29
Whatever happens, as citizens of heaven live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together with one accord for the faith of the gospel without being … Continue reading Daily Manna – Philippians 1:27-29
Mechanical Investing for January 2007
Well, I *was* going to trade yesterday, but the markets were closed. Flags are flying at half-mast, and I assume it's because we're mourning for former President Ford and not for Saddam Hussein. Let's check the numbers - Last 4 weeks: +0.5% Last 3 months: +3.7% Last 12 months: +1.1% (Dow was +16.3% for 2006 … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for January 2007
Usury
I was reading the fine print on the back of a credit card agreement. Don't ask me why that interested me, it's not exactly fun reading. I don't like to keep credit card balances; I really dislike to be in debt. But sometime I'll post something I've been studying, a way for the credit card … Continue reading Usury
Our Selections Have Recently Changed
"Please listen to our entire menu because our selections have recently changed." I hear this phrase nearly everytime I call an automatic phone system. Before I can press 1 if I want to hear my balance, press 2 if I want to schedule a service technician, press 3 if I want to listen to Huey … Continue reading Our Selections Have Recently Changed
Slow Return
It turns out blogging is hard when you don't have access to a computer. Oh sure, there's the carrier pigeon, but that can be messy. I skipped many, many days. I was away for much of the last two months. Since July, I've been to France, Italy, Poland, France, Germany, Poland, France, Germany, France, San … Continue reading Slow Return
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