Author: Michael

Follower of Jesus, conservative, freedom-loving patriot.

Government Fails to Stop Prayer

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I chuckled at thsi story. Isn't it prohibited for the US Government to prohibit freedom of religion? They succeed often, but not this time. The graduating students stood up and prayed The Lord's Prayer and the crowd gave them a standing ovation. Earlier in the day, a federal judge had banned prayers from the ceremony … Continue reading Government Fails to Stop Prayer

Frivolous Lawsuit Night

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Heh. A baseball club is saluting frivolous lawsuits with a special event: ALTOONA- Inspired by a Los Angeles Angels fan who filed a lawsuit against the club because he did not receive a red nylon tote bag as part of the major league club's Mother’s Day promotion last May, the Altoona Curve have announced that … Continue reading Frivolous Lawsuit Night

Predicting Hurricanes

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Predicting hurricanes has become much more accurate this year: 'Very active' hurricane season ahead (Last Updated Mon, 22 May 2006 12:30:34 EDT ) Hurricane Center Predicts Calmer Season (Last Updated Mon, 22 May 2006 12:18 EDT ) The hurricane season will either produce more or less hurricanes this year. Whew, I'm glad that's settled.

If I Had a Nickel for Every Time…

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Do you think the words, "In God We Trust" will be eliminated from US Currency in our lifetime? In Dallas, they're already done it. The cover of the Keller ISD school's annual depicts the 2005 Liberty Nickel – complete with the face of Thomas Jefferson – but the words "In God We Trust" are missing. … Continue reading If I Had a Nickel for Every Time…

Blogger's Fuel: New Media Mavericks

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Thanks to a tip from Doug over at Coffeeswirls, a box of coffee beans showed up on my doorstep. They're part of a promotionfrom Boca Java. Hey, free coffee if I just blog about it? Sweet. When the box arrived, the aroma from the box was incredible. These were whole beans but it already smelled … Continue reading Blogger's Fuel: New Media Mavericks

Stock Market Update

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In case you wonder why I choose a Mechanical Investing method (no buying or selling based on "feelings," just a database sort,) here's what the market analysis have to say about today (dynamic link, will be out of date after today): 9:00am Still shaping up to be a modestly higher open for the indices as … Continue reading Stock Market Update

Taking Comfort in God’s Strength

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I taught a lesson on "Taking Comfort in God's Strength" and never got around to posting my notes. I have found that I tend to get lost in my notes and I tried to switch to an outline format. It actually worked out better for teaching, but it looks like a lousy format for a … Continue reading Taking Comfort in God’s Strength

Critics Pan "Da Vinci Code"

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Ha. The Da Vinci Code movie is boring. Rocchi was among Cannes critics who grew restless as "The Da Vinci Code" dragged on to two and a half hours, saying, "I kept thinking of the Energizer Bunny, because it kept going and going and going, and not in a good way."

Boycotting and Protesting "The Da Vinci Code"

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The protests are getting louder. Christians aren't yet rioting in the street a la the Muslim cartoon jihad, but if they were, would mainstream media be more sympathetic to Christians? Meanwhile, controversy is raging worldwide. Legislators in the Philippines have petitioned for the film to be banned from that country; hundreds of protesters took to … Continue reading Boycotting and Protesting "The Da Vinci Code"

Outsourcing Prayer Lines

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I stumbled across this disturbing piece yesterday while reading the news. Major television ministries are outsourcing their prayer lines to India! The more I read, the more hot under the collar I got. DES MOINES — Last month, Lori Danes, 43, called the prayer line of a major television ministry and requested prayer for her … Continue reading Outsourcing Prayer Lines

Border Placebo

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Anything to get the American people off his back. I think years of liberals gnawing on Bush, I think they've finally eaten his backbone. Apparently Bush is going to propose some help for the Border Police by sending in the National Guard. Except the National Guard won't be able to actually do anything. And it's … Continue reading Border Placebo

Coffee is Good for You

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Coffee is good for you. Coffee is loaded with anti-oxidants, reduces cardiovascular disease. It might also make you taller and better looking. The good news for coffee drinkers comes from a report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and is based on a study of 27,000 older women, followed for 15 years. It found … Continue reading Coffee is Good for You

What the Enemy is Doing

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Beheading Christian schoolgirls. Jakarta - Seven suspected Islamic terrorists have confessed to beheading three Christian schoolgirls on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island, police said on Wednesday. The seven detained suspects confessed under questioning that they planned and carried out the October 29 beheadings in the Sulawesi town of Poso, police chief Lieutenant Colonel Rudi Sufahriadi told The … Continue reading What the Enemy is Doing

The Da Vinci Code is Anti-Christian

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North American Mission Board (NAMB) commissioned Zogby to poll the effects of that piece of blasphemous anti-Christian trash, The Da Vinci Code. Among the key findings - The more familiar a person was with the book, the more likely they would consider the claims of The Da Vinci Code to be true. The more familiar … Continue reading The Da Vinci Code is Anti-Christian

U.S. Border Patrol Works for Mexico

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There must be a good reason for this. While Minuteman civilian patrols are keeping an eye out for illegal border crossers, the U.S. Border Patrol is keeping an eye out for Minutemen -- and telling the Mexican government where they are. Wouldn't it be cheaper to fire the entire US Border Patrol and use the … Continue reading U.S. Border Patrol Works for Mexico

Cheapest Gas in Your Zip Code

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Sweet! Just enter your zip code in the site below, and MSN will tell you which gas stations have the cheapest prices (and the highest) on gas in your zip code. It's updated every evening. Just click on the link. You will see a map of your area; just scroll down for a listing of … Continue reading Cheapest Gas in Your Zip Code

Mission Impossible 3

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Nope, I didn't see MI:3 this weekend. Apparently you didn't, either. Was it because Tom Cruise is a space alien? Was it because he made a farc of marriage by dumping Mimi Rogers, then Nicole Kidman, then Penelope Cruz, then getting Kate Holmes pregnant? That he pretended to be very religious while dumping wives? That … Continue reading Mission Impossible 3

Boycotting "Da Vinci Code"

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Am I boycotting the "Da Vinci Code" movie? Or am I just refusing to go see it? The nuance is hard to discern. Christians Plan Boycott of 'Da Vinci Code' by Robert B. Bluey Posted May 04, 2006 Christian activists are planning a boycott of the soon-to-be-released Da Vinci Code movie, which one influential pro-family … Continue reading Boycotting "Da Vinci Code"

One Another and Each Other

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I came across this collection of "One Another and Each Other" verses as listed in the bible. I didn't know where to put it, so I'm putting it here. 😛 One Anothers and Each Others Bible Verses (NIV) Accept one another Romans 15:7 Administer true justice to one another Zechariah 7:9 Admonish one another Colossians … Continue reading One Another and Each Other

News That Irritates Me

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There are too many topics to blog about so I got the "deer in the headlights" frozen stare going and didn't blog about any of them. Work has been busy, sun was in my eyes, blah blah blah. Here's stuff in the news that's irritating today: Houston Police assures illegal immigrants that they don't have … Continue reading News That Irritates Me

Mechanical Investing for May 2006

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Bah. Some of the other investors in Mechanical Investing did much better than I did this month. I somehow think that's just the luck of the draw; which screens they've selected and when they trade. My benchmark is the market as a whole and I've fallen behind a little further this month. Last 4 weeks: … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for May 2006

United 93

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The movie was haunting. By the end of the movie you were on the edge of your seat, sickened because you already know what is going to happen. The director did a terrific job of presenting it as a factual movie, without any director's opinion, in a "this is what happened, this is what they … Continue reading United 93

Two Year Blogiversary

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One year ago, Chasing the Wind was one year old. One year later, Chasing the Wind is one year older. Do the math. 🙂 Last year, 764 posts and 54,000 visitors since April 27, 2004 making 2,825 comments. This year, 1,237 posts and 5,077 comments, 162,279 visitors. Wheee doggy! I've enjoyed each and every one … Continue reading Two Year Blogiversary

RINOs in Texas Raise Taxes

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Not enough of you called last night. Texas RINOs raised taxes last night. Not satisfied with squeezing out homeowners or the $8 billion or more surplus, RINOs wanted more. What's most disappointing is that Republicans said that it was a bipartisan bill. Yes, the RINOs needed the help of Democrats to raise taxes. Do we … Continue reading RINOs in Texas Raise Taxes

Dogs and HyperActive Thyroids

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Dang dogs. I'm pretty sure Patch jumped up on the furniture tonight and got my wife's thyroid medicine off the end table. When I got home after exercise, it was Bella that was happily chewing on the child-proof (but not dog-proof) plastic bottle. ASPCA poison control had a nearly incomprehensible technical paper on thyroid overdose. … Continue reading Dogs and HyperActive Thyroids

Yes, Jesus loves me….

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Jesus loves me this I know, For the Bible tells me so. But the Dems all grind an axe Shut God up with higher tax. Yes Jesus Loves MEEEE. Yes Jesus Loves MEEEE Yes Jesus Loves MEEEE. The Bible tells me so. Mr. Dean can go pound sand. He and his little angry band. Makes … Continue reading Yes, Jesus loves me….

Sneaky Texas Legislature and Taxes

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So, if the state has collected too much money, maybe as high as $10 billion, do you think those sneaky dogs in Austin ought to - a) refund the money because citizens are complaining about property taxes, or b) tax businesses too! Yeehaw! If you answered (b), you can be a Texas legislator, too! Those … Continue reading Sneaky Texas Legislature and Taxes

Email File Size Notification

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At work this morning, I received an automatic email notification. It says, "Your current mail file is 138.1 MB. Each user is provided disk space for mail files. As email file sizes grow beyond 100 MB, the disk space consumed creates overhead costs for the company. Please continue to manage your email file size below … Continue reading Email File Size Notification

Free BBQ Grill

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This is the ultimate in resourcefulness! I particularly like the higher shelf which can be used for keeping things warm! You can get a free BBQ grill from any of the following stores: Costco Home Depot Fry's Kroger Safeway Sam's Club Target Wal-Mart Here's a picture of the free BBQ grill:

Building a Fence

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It's amazing the citizens will step up and do what the government won't do. Minutemen today said we need a fence, and if the government won't put it up, then they will. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- If the government doesn't build security fencing along the Mexico border, Minuteman border watch leader Chris Simcox says he … Continue reading Building a Fence

You Can Be a Texas State Senator

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All you have to do is study this simple problem and offer your solution. 1. Citizens complain their property taxes are too high. 2. The Texas Comptroller announces that oops, way too much money has been collected. $8.2 billion so far and growing. Texas State Senator Question: Where did the money come from? Your answer: … Continue reading You Can Be a Texas State Senator

Review: Help! Mom! There are Liberals Under My Bed!

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This was an amusing look at two boys that open a lemonade stand so they can save money for a swingset. They're good little boys and want to work for the swingset because their parents tell them it'll make them better people. But then... horror! One liberal after another shows up, setting new rules for … Continue reading Review: Help! Mom! There are Liberals Under My Bed!

The Next Warning Label

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Warning: Opening this carbonated beverage directly in your own face may cause eye irritation. Perhaps other helpful warnings such as "Do not submerse your head in this product," or "Do not pour a carbonated beverage into an electrical wall socket" should also be on the cans.

Scientists Fail to Manipulate God

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Scrappleface does an admirable job of summarizing a recent news story on prayer. March 31, 2006 Prayer Study: Humans Fail to Manipulate God by Scott Ott (2006-03-31) — A team of scientists today ended a 10-year study on the so-called “power of prayer” by concluding that God cannot be manipulated by humans, not even by … Continue reading Scientists Fail to Manipulate God

Blog Tweaks

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I added some plugins to the WordPress today - 1 - On the sidebar, you can see who's logged in and who's visiting. You're not alone! Dozens of strangers are surfing with you. This is the WP-Useronline plugin from GaMerZ. 2 - Did you need a printer-friendly version of a post of mine? There's now … Continue reading Blog Tweaks

Review: The Witness

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I recently finished "The Witness" by Dee Henderson, and enjoyed it a lot. I can't tell you how much pleasure it was to read about characters that treat each other with respect, look out for each other unselfishly and sacrificially, then go to the Lord in prayer before making major decisions. In this book, the … Continue reading Review: The Witness

Immigration Reform on Hold

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I'm glad, the US Senate was rushing this through to give us a watered-down feel-good bill that would change nothing. What would the bill do to illegal aliens? - If they were here illegally, they would be in trouble. - Perhaps they would be given a misdemeanor. - Then they would be made US citizens. … Continue reading Immigration Reform on Hold

Sad News

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A moment of silence, please. Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, … Continue reading Sad News

Liberty Legal Institute

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A recent comment indicates that some people are under the impression... well, I'll let the comment speak for itself: Characterizing the court battles of religious symbols in public as “prohibiting the free expression of Christianity” is highly disingenuous, however. The court battles have been about government sponsorship of such expressions, not about individual expression of … Continue reading Liberty Legal Institute

Tom DeLay Resigns

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The conservatives have lost an ally. Tom Delay wasn't guilty of anything except perhaps poor associations. Some people that worked for him did some improper things and it cost him his job. Here in Houston, I could never figure out why the Houston Chronicle always hated him, except for the fact that Tom DeLay was … Continue reading Tom DeLay Resigns

Mechanical Investing for April 2006

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No complaints this month on the Mechanical Investing side. Nothing spectacular, nothing traumatic, but I'm falling a little behind the market as a whole. Last 4 weeks: +1.5% Last 3 months: +1.3% Year to date: +1.3% (Dow is +4.7% ytd from 10,718) Last 12 months:+1.8% Holding for another month: Ticker Bought Now Months Return   … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for April 2006

Dating a Married Man

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Think of all those poor women that won't be allowed to date a married man. No wonder John Claassen is suing. John Claassen alleges eHarmony is discriminating against him on the basis of his marital status. He and his wife of eight years separated last May, and he expects the divorce to be final within … Continue reading Dating a Married Man

Responsible Parenting

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Tony at Sand in the Gears claim the title of "Father of the Year." It is the voice of a librarian, a schoolteacher, a junior senator from New York, or some other such female-type killjoy. I am physiologically and ideologically predisposed to ignore such voices. I continue my instruction. "Sir!" "You're whacking your baby's head … Continue reading Responsible Parenting

Tolerance, San Francisco Style

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Evangelical teens rally in S.F. More than 25,000 evangelical Christian youth landed Friday in San Francisco for a two-day rally at AT&T Park against "the virtue terrorism" of popular culture, and they were greeted by an official city condemnation and a clutch of protesters who said their event amounted to a "fascist mega-pep rally." "Battle … Continue reading Tolerance, San Francisco Style

Accountability

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Yesterday I taught my second bible study to adults. Last time I taught, I rewrote the whole thing as an essay here on Chasing the Wind but that was a lot of work. I think this time I'll stick to posting the outline, notes, and scripture. Especially since halfway through I deviated from my notes … Continue reading Accountability

Illegal Immigration

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When 500,000 immigrants, many of them illegal, march upon a city, doesn't it sort of prove the point that we need to enforce existing immigration laws? Update: Since it was Sunday afternoon when I wrote that, I spent only a short amount of time on it. But here's the point - if illegal immigrants are … Continue reading Illegal Immigration

Kenya Mission, Day 6

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January 1, 2006 Today's Swahili phrase: Jambo, which means "Howdy" in Texan. We used this word more than any other, I think, and it was so easy to pronounce. I meant to write these faster and closer together, but the work load skyrocketed on me the last couple of weeks. Several of you have encouraged … Continue reading Kenya Mission, Day 6

Death to Afghan Christians

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While the newly freed Afghanistan says they respct freedom of religion as long as that religion is Islam. Abdul Rahman converted to Christianity 16 years ago and is in jail facing the death penalty because of it. Michelle Malkin has full details here and here, including petition drives and embassy contacts to write to encourage … Continue reading Death to Afghan Christians

Civilization Expansion

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It's odd how you could read a website for months and years, and then suddenly something unexpected is posted that leaves you wondering what the heck that was all about. Today may be one of those days for you. My favorite way to relax is to play Civilization IV. Challenging, intellectually stimulating, full of history … Continue reading Civilization Expansion

Sola Scriptura

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I confess the first time I'd ever heard this term was about a year ago in an email with Sean. As I was raised Catholic, accepted Christ while attending a lesser-known evangelistic church and have since joined a Baptist church, I lean toward the "bible is sufficient" philosophy. I am open, however, to additional teachings, … Continue reading Sola Scriptura

LULAC, NAACP got nothin' on me.

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Welcome to St. Patrick's day in America. The oldest traditional Irish holiday in the new world (1762 by some accounts). We were celebrating our differences in the melting pot of America long before other immigrant groups. Given for the Scottish son of the Roman Calphurnius and his wife, Conchessa. Padraig, at 15 became a cowherd … Continue reading LULAC, NAACP got nothin' on me.

Spotlight: Jennifer Sands

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When I read an encouraging story about someone who has overcome tremendous struggles by leaning on Christ, I want to shine a spotlight. Here's Jennifer Sands in the Agape Press: Author and 9/11 Widow's Second Book Shares Ongoing Faith Journey By Allie Martin March 15, 2006 (AgapePress) - A woman whose husband was killed in … Continue reading Spotlight: Jennifer Sands

No, problem – I'll put it on plastic….

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Oh boy. The Senate voted Thursday to allow the national debt to swell to nearly $9 trillion, preventing a first-ever default on U.S. Treasury notes. The bill passed by a 52-48 vote. The increase to $9 trillion represents about $30,000 for every man, woman and child in the United States. The bill now goes to … Continue reading No, problem – I'll put it on plastic….

Pink Panther Returns

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I wrote last month about how I'm having trouble enjoying Hollywood movies and critiqued the latest Pink Panther movie as an example. Needless sexual entendre and poorly implemented slapstick spoiled what could have been a funny movie. The American Spectator today agrees: In addition to that first tedious scene of Clouseau trying to park a … Continue reading Pink Panther Returns

The Meaning of Christianity

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The Houston Chronicle ran an article on Sunday, of all things, about an atheist who does not believe in God but belives Christians are good. He's joined his local church and claims to be a Christian, all the while denying the existance of God. I myself think this of a corruption of Christianity from the … Continue reading The Meaning of Christianity

Prince Caspian

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The sequel to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is coming in 2007. Part 3 of the series is called Prince Caspian. Fri Mar 10, 6:34 PM ET NEW YORK - A sequel to the megahit family fantasy "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is … Continue reading Prince Caspian

Subscribe by Email

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I'm going to try out a service called "Feedblitz" that let's you subscribe to Chasing the Wind via email. In the sidebar to the left is a little box for you to enter your email address, and then once a day you will get all the new posts neatly summarized in a single email. I … Continue reading Subscribe by Email

Kenya Mission, Day 5

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December 31, 2005 Today's Swahili phrase: Mungu aku bariki, meaning "God bless you." Woke up this morning and fixed a group breakfast. Staying in a compound with very considerate Christians is a blessing - every helped with breakfast preparation and cleanup almost to the point where were were tripping over each other. We were almost … Continue reading Kenya Mission, Day 5

Great Balls of Fire

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Goodness, I joined my wife for lunch today and couldn't help but notice the sky was a funny color. Usually it's a very dark, almost black color, but at lunch it was a light blue color with fluffy white splotches. And there was this great big yellow glowing thing, just hovering there. Scary.

Coming Out of Denial and Discovering Our Sin

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21st Century Reformation has a beautiful article on Sanctification, what it is and what it isn't. Go read the article, reflect on it, then come back. Or stay there, that's ok. 😛 Just before Part 1, the author writes about the problems with a "therapeutic approach" to Christianity, that somehow one's expression of love is … Continue reading Coming Out of Denial and Discovering Our Sin

Mechanical Investing for March 2006

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February was looking good until 3 stocks took a 15% nosedive within 2 days. Bah. Why don't they ever nosedive upwards? Still, things are looking good so far this year even with that bump. Last 4 weeks: -3.60% Last 3 months: +3.2% Year to date: +3.8% (Dow is +3.7% ytd from 10,718) Last 12 months:+1.3% … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for March 2006

Do You Ever Shower?

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If you ever shower, expect to be sued. Many people find the sound of running water soothing and peaceful. Not Marvin and Goldie Smith, who have sued their neighbor over her 5 a.m. baths. The couple, 83 and 78 respectively, live on the eighth floor of the Polo Club Condominiums near the Cherry Creek Shopping … Continue reading Do You Ever Shower?

Overturning Roe v. Wade

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South Dakota has wasted no time challenging the federal government's mandate to allow abortion. They have approved a ban on abortion specifically to challenge Roe v. Wade. PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota lawmakers approved a ban on nearly all abortions Friday, setting up a deliberate frontal assault on Roe v. Wade at a time when … Continue reading Overturning Roe v. Wade

Too Busy Today

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Busy. Way busy. I have the next Kenya post drafted halfway, but not ready to publish. Soon. I need some more guest blogging. Write something funny yet controversial. Bonus points for including the names of funny animals such as "aardvark" and "platypus". Comments are wide open; post links to the stories that are most interesting … Continue reading Too Busy Today

Bloggers Fight Lawsuit Abuse

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Overlawyered.com writes daily about lawsuit abuse like the infamous McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit. Today they are reporting that bloggers have stepped up to the plate to fight worthless class-action lawsuits. Why should lawyers make $2.5 million while the "injured consumers" get worthless coupons? I hope the lawyers lose every penny. (Charles Burck, "Bloggers Challenge a … Continue reading Bloggers Fight Lawsuit Abuse

Cartoons of Blasphemy

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The decision to publish (or not publish) the Dreaded Cartoons of Blasphemy that have the Islam "Religion of Peace" so riled up isn't such a clear cut decision. Let's look at the options: Let's say you're a Boston Globe and you happily publish pictures of the Virgin Mary covered with dung. Publishing the Muslim cartoons … Continue reading Cartoons of Blasphemy

Colossians 3:15-17

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Today's Daily Manna verse is beautiful reminder of the joy of Christian living. In Colossians 3:15-17, Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another … Continue reading Colossians 3:15-17

Kenya Mission, Day 4

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December 30, 2005 Goodness, can it be Friday already?  We left Houston Tuesday afternoon and we're still not at our final destination.  It's like Africa is on the other side of the world or something.  😛 We woke up in the Methodist Guest House in Nairobi, and in the light we could see how quaint … Continue reading Kenya Mission, Day 4

Question On Sin

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Ok, two newsletters in the last two days are prompting me to ask a question. I know there are some very knowledgeable Christians here, even an occasional pastor, that can answer this question. I've always been taught that part of growing closer to God is acknowledging that I am a sinner. And by golly, hard … Continue reading Question On Sin

Kenya Mission, Day 2 & 3

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December 28, 2005 We arrived in London at Heathrow Airport after the overnight, overseas flight, about as refreshed as, well, people that had been on an overnight, overseas flight. Simple little trip over to Gatwick; our flight to Nairobi doesn't leave until tomorrow so we have an afternoon here. I learned something about London. It … Continue reading Kenya Mission, Day 2 & 3

No Longer Googling

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No longer googling. From Google's leftist leanings (98% of their contributions go to Democrats) to their support of Chinese censorship, I need a new search engine. I've switched to A9.com. It's owned by Amazon.com, you can earn credit on Amazon stuff, and it's easier to type.