A faith vacuum haunts Europe There was a time when Europe would justly refer to itself as "Christendom." Europeans built the Continent's loveliest edifices to accommodate their acts of worship. They quarreled bitterly over the distinction between transubstantiation and consubstantiation. As pilgrims, missionaries and conquistadors, they sailed to the four corners of the Earth, intent … Continue reading A Faith Vacuum
Category: Faith
Then I applied myself to the understanding of wisdom, and also of madness and folly, but I learned that this, too, is a chasing after the wind.
Progressive Christianity
I'm convinced the liberal left is working on a new tactic - to claim christianity for themselves. That's right, if you believe in the right to have an abortion, they're working on scripture interpretation to support it. Gay marriage? They push a "God is Love" approach that allows homosexuality and completely skip over the "homosexuality … Continue reading Progressive Christianity
The Mousetrap
A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning. "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is … Continue reading The Mousetrap
Harbor Lights
I was fortunate enough over the weekend to hear Harbor Lights sing. Harbor Lights is a ministry of the Salvation Army, composed entirely of men who have successfully battled substance abuse and are actively working to return to being a productive member of society. Man, the singing was fantastic. They sang a combination of old … Continue reading Harbor Lights
Church Signs
I stumbled across these this morning (I was wearing big shoes at the time). Thought I'd share. 🙂 Give God what's right -- not what's left. Man's way leads to a hopeless end -- God's way leads to an endless hope. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing. He who kneels before … Continue reading Church Signs
Ten Commandments
The Supreme Court made their schizophrenic ruling regarding placement of the Ten Commandments. Instead of making it a black and white issue, now you have to determine whether the placement is inside or outside or on of off government property, and then determine how religious or historical the monument is. Another ten years to sort … Continue reading Ten Commandments
A World Where Every Child is Wanted
One way to do that is to abort all the unwanted children. Rather than encourage new ways to love and care for children in our society, Peter Durkin says we should encourage birth control so "every child is wanted, cared for and loved." I don't have any objection to that, and it sounds good on … Continue reading A World Where Every Child is Wanted
Summerfest
Thanks to a gift from Sean, I will be spending a large part of my weekend at Summerfest. Don't wait up, I'll be home late. 🙂
Hedges
I gave a good list of Christian books yesterday, but I want to add one more. This one is called "Hedges" by Jerry Jenkins, one of the authors of the "Left Behind" series. Coffeeswirls gives a good review: One of many important steps toward shoring up our defenses that I brought out of his book … Continue reading Hedges
Christianity Today Book Awards 2005
Looking for Christian reading material? There are so many titles out there, it's hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. Christianity Today has listed the top Christian books for 2005, divided into several catagories: Apologetics / Evangelism: Christian Living: Biblical Studies: History / Biography: Christianity and Culture: Missions and Global Affairs: The Church / … Continue reading Christianity Today Book Awards 2005
Christian Mailing Lists
I'm on several free Christian mailing lists - I think there are literally hundreds out there, but I've winnowed them down to about a half dozen that I enjoy most. And by "enjoy," I don't mean the ones that say what my itching ears want to hear, but the ones that teach the discipline of … Continue reading Christian Mailing Lists
National Day of Prayer
Today is a National Day of Prayer. And no, Google doesn't have a special logo for this one, either. And in San Francisco, they don't like the fact that this day is dominated by Christians. The day has been taken over by evangelicals," said Robert Boston, a spokesman for Americans for Separation of Church and … Continue reading National Day of Prayer
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
I've signed up through Mind and Media to review some upcoming books. The one coming to me today is "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist" by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek. I'll be sure to post my opinion once I receive and read it. 🙂
Justice Sunday
The news was agog over faith and politics mixing this weekend on "Justice Sunday." I sort of heard it was coming, but I paid little attention. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist was scheduled to speak, and the news media dredged up every voice they could find to say that it was wrong to mix religion … Continue reading Justice Sunday
Pope Benedict XVI Annoys Liberals
What amazes me about all the news stories concerning the theology of Pope Benedict XVI is how unhappy they are with the selection. The Pope won't be approving gay marriage or abortion, and that seems to annoy the liberals. Yesterday, the liberal media pointed out that the new Pope was once part of the Nazi … Continue reading Pope Benedict XVI Annoys Liberals
Pope Benedict & Karl Rove
Ah, now I know where I had heard Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's name before he became Pope Benedict XVI. Ratzinger denounced politicians that claimed to be Catholic but voted pro-choice, calling it a "grave sin." As a result, many Catholics swung their vote from Kerry to Bush. Dang that Karl Rove! It was all a secret … Continue reading Pope Benedict & Karl Rove
A New Pope
Wow. A new pope has been chosen after only two days. Don't know who it is yet, but the bells of St. Peter's Basilica are ringing. Update: Pope Benedict XVI from Germany.
Where Was the Media When the Pope Was Alive?
Today's OpinionJournal focused in on something that was niggling at me, and now I know what it is. On all the TV stations, we're getting round the clock Pope coverage. Where were all these people when the Pope was alive? Even in the current coverage of how the Pope helped bring down communism, most of … Continue reading Where Was the Media When the Pope Was Alive?
Poland Wanted God
I was a bit on the young side to remember Pope John Paul's visit to Poland. Well, ok, I was 17, not too young, but I was focused on getting a tan and what I was going to do Saturday night. I wasn't focused on world politics at the time. I remember when he was … Continue reading Poland Wanted God
True Love Waits
Uganda is under criticism for a policy of abstinence to combat HIV/AIDS. Uganda pushes the ABC method ("A"bstinence, "B"e faithful, "C"ondoms). Critics don't like that order, but Uganda president Yoweri Museveni and his wife Janet insist "there is no safe sex outside of faithfulness in marriage." Even though this "True Love Waits" program has been … Continue reading True Love Waits
Texas Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage
Oops, somebody slipped. I suspect the gay and lesbian agenda wanted this to remain quiet so they'd have a better chance of defeating it. Now it's public - Representative Warren Chisum of Pampa has filed a resolution banning gay marriage in Texas. Not that gays ever had a chance in Texas. Too many rednecks. Too … Continue reading Texas Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage
Terry Schiavo: a Poll and an Essay
Remember the polls that said 63% of Americans wanted Terri Schiavo to die? I remember thinking at the time that something was wrong - I recognized that my opinion that our judicial system was killing her wasn't unanimous, but I couldn't understand why it was a minority opinion. Others questioned it, too. Turns out there … Continue reading Terry Schiavo: a Poll and an Essay
Rest in Peace,
The most influential pope in modern times has passed away at the age of 84. Karol Jozef Wojtyla held the role of pontiff for 26 year. From the fall of communism to the forgiveness of the man who tried to assassinate him, Pope Jon Paul II lived an exemplary life. There are too many eulogies … Continue reading Rest in Peace,
Terri Schiavo is Dead
After 13 days without food, Terri Schiavo died today at the age of 41. My prayers are with Terri's parents who gave a good fight to try to save their daughter's life. And I condemn her "husband;" he used the "sanctity of marriage" screen for his decision while already engaged in an adulterous affair, and … Continue reading Terri Schiavo is Dead
Death Row Sentence Dismissed Because Jury Read Bible
Yesterday I read that in Colorado, a conviction for the death penalty was set aside because the jury read bible passages such as the Leviticus "an eye for an eye" and "he who kills a man shall be put to death" during deliberations. Back in 1995, the jury unanimously found the defendant Robert Harlan guilty … Continue reading Death Row Sentence Dismissed Because Jury Read Bible
Easter Sunrise
Matthew 28: 1-7 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. … Continue reading Easter Sunrise
When Does Easter Occur?
Did you know it's always close to a full moon on Easter? The actual determination of Easter is complex. The easiest way to remember it is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of Spring. That means Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. It starts to get … Continue reading When Does Easter Occur?
Abortion Rights for Children
A man impregnates a 14 year old. The man's mother poses as the girl's grandmother to sneak her out of school to an abortion clinic. The girl's mother finds out and tries to stop the abortion. What should the police do? Charge the man with statutory rape? Charge the so-called grandmother with kidnapping? Or arrest … Continue reading Abortion Rights for Children
Chocolate Crosses
Mmmm.... cholocate crosses for Easter.... yummy.... The article quotes "some religious officials" who object to the chocolate crosses by Russell Stover Candies. Now, I may be a little opinionated on religious issues, you may have noticed. 😛 But I don't think chocolate crosses are offensive at all. The whole message of Good Friday and Easter … Continue reading Chocolate Crosses
Terri's Laws
I'm not going to rehash the arguments over the court decisions to let Terri Schiavo die. Like it or not, most of the court decisions were upholding the US laws, something we really want the courts to do. It's a shame our laws cannot accomodate a mother that wants to care for her damaged child. … Continue reading Terri's Laws
Supreme Court Turns Down Schiavo Case
Terri Schiavo will be dead within the week. May God have mercy on us.
When the Law is Wrong
I added a new blog to my blogroll this morning, The Wittenberg Gate, "Applying the Scriptures to every sphere of life." That's the journey I'm on right now - I don't want to just study. I want to apply God's Word. The author Dory has written a terrific article called When the Law is Wrong. … Continue reading When the Law is Wrong
Fallen in Love with Death
Peggy Noonan in OpinionJournal this morning expresses the confusion I'm familiar with. Why are those so eager to see Terri Schaivo dead? Excepts: God made the world or he didn't. God made you or he didn't. If he did, your little human life is, and has been, touched by the divine. If this is true, … Continue reading Fallen in Love with Death
The Lego Bible
If Diane and I decide to get married in a Lego Church (ssshhh.... she might be reading this...) then perhaps we could take our instruction from the fine people at The Brick Testament who have built an illustrated Bible entirely out of LEGOs. For instance, 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, Yes, it is a good thing for … Continue reading The Lego Bible
Culture of Life
One of the longest and largest threads here on Chasing the Wind is the post I made about Terri Schiavo. It's attracted many, many visitors posting for the first time. I suspect it's because I originally misspelled her name as Terry Schiavo until some left-wing loonie made a snide comment that right wing people can't … Continue reading Culture of Life
Michael & Diane
It's amazing what God can do if you lean on him. 🙂 Diane & I divorced eight years ago. I ran off to Singapore to mope and instead found Christ. Turns out He wasn't lost after all. Studying scripture led me to understand that I was probably going to go solo for the rest of … Continue reading Michael & Diane
Brian Nichols, Before and After
Brian Nichols, the man who murdered 4 people last Friday before taking Ashley Smith hostage in her home, is shown on the left. That's his angy looking police mug shot. After spending seven hours with Ashley on Friday while she shared her faith with him, the picture on the right is from Saturday after he … Continue reading Brian Nichols, Before and After
Cracking The Da Vinci Code
A followup to the Da Vinci Code heresy from yesterday, the Catholic Church put out a special report on this piece of rubbish. Partial list of heresies in the Da Vinci Code: Jesus is not God; he was only a man. Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. She is to be worshiped as a goddess. … Continue reading Cracking The Da Vinci Code
Da Vinci Code is Rotten Food
VATICAN CITY - The cardinal leading the Vatican's charge against The Da Vinci Code urged Catholics today to shun it like rotten food and branded the bestseller "a sack full of lies" insulting the Christian faith. "I would ask the author of this book and similar ones to be more respectful because freedom of expression … Continue reading Da Vinci Code is Rotten Food
Vulgar Music for Christians
A recent poster commented that she considered herself a Christian, yet listened to Korn because she connected with the music. In her opinion, listening to vulgar music was perfectly acceptable for a Christian. Look Korn’s music to many might be vulgar, but to many its as well as consuling, its udnerstanding to many, many connect … Continue reading Vulgar Music for Christians
Gender Accurate Bible
There's a new bible in town, "Today's New International Version", or TNIV, brought to us by the same people who brought us the NIV. I use the original NIV Study Bible because I like the additional information it offers to put things in context. Some are upset that some of the language has been changed … Continue reading Gender Accurate Bible
Brave Woman of God
I am quite impressed with Ashley Smith. A violent man in an Atlanta courthouse for his rape trial Friday morning took a deputy's gun, killed the judge and three others, then fled. He found Ashley coming back from the grocery store and took her hostage inside her own apartment. ATLANTA - For hours, Ashley Smith … Continue reading Brave Woman of God
Religious Wars
A recent poster wrote: I am not sure I buy the claim that atheism is in decline, and I certainly question the statement that it is losing its scientific basis. Religious belief has no scientific evidence to support it and a long and bloody history of violence, cruelty, and intolerance. If you don't "buy that … Continue reading Religious Wars
The Convergence of Science and Religion
In 1966, Charles Hard Townes published "The Convergence of Science and Religion" about his thoughts on the relationship between religion and science. "They are much more similar than people generally accept," Townes says. "Science has faith. We make postulates. We can't prove those postulates, but we have faith in them." Earlier this week, Charles Hard … Continue reading The Convergence of Science and Religion
Radical Heteronormative People
Ben Shapiro declares himself to be a radical heteronormative person: Last week, actress Jada Pinkett Smith won an award from the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations. During her acceptance speech, she told women in the audience, "you can have it all -- a loving man, devoted husband, loving children, a fabulous career … … Continue reading Radical Heteronormative People
Caroline's Birthday
Sand in the Gears posted again today. He posts rarely, but his posts are always poignant. Today he shares that his daughter would have been nine today, and how he's learned how to live with her loss. Through it all, his faith carries him and his family. If you want to read the whole story … Continue reading Caroline's Birthday
Atheism in Decline Worldwide
God not so dead: Atheism in decline worldwide Excepts: Gurat, France – There seems to be a growing consensus around the globe that godlessness is in trouble. "Atheism as a theoretical position is in decline worldwide," Munich theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg told United Press International Tuesday. [...] Two developments are plaguing atheism these days. One is … Continue reading Atheism in Decline Worldwide
Brian Welch's Testimony
I wrote a few days ago about Brian "Head" Welch, the former guitarist for the vulgar Korn band, quitting in order to devote his life to Christ. Brian says it was the influence of his music on his 6 year old daughter that finally convinced him to quit. I dug around this morning until I … Continue reading Brian Welch's Testimony
Testify
Matthew 12:34: For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. I've been asked to share my testimony at Second Baptist church this weekend. Everybody that comes to Christ has a story about how they finally gave up their stubborn ways and finally listened to what God has been saying to them. I … Continue reading Testify
Anglican Church Splits Over Gays
I'm not surprised. Although gays and lesbians have been successful at convincing the secular world to accept their lifestyle, it's a lot harder to edit the bible to accept your lifestyle. Christians should never allow any sort of unrepentent sinner to lead them. The vast majority of people going to church share conservative values, but … Continue reading Anglican Church Splits Over Gays
Friendship Over History
I'm going to applaud the decision by Doug Wead made last night; Wead admitted earlier this week that he had secretly taped Bush. He denied he was doing it for profit, and acknowledging that he may have betrayed a friendship. After pressure from fellow evangelists (not from the White House), Wead has reconsidered his position. … Continue reading Friendship Over History
Korn Guitarist Finds God
Guitarist Brian Welch, has parted ways with Korn, the band he helped start. Guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, a founding member of Korn, has left the band and has rededicated his life to Christianity, according to the group's management. "Korn has parted ways with guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch, who has chosen Jesus Christ as his savior, … Continue reading Korn Guitarist Finds God
Ideology of Evil
In the Pope's 5th book, "Memory and Identity," Pope John Paul says that homosexual marriages are part of "a new ideology of evil" and called abortion a "legal extermination" and compared it to the Holocaust. Just in case you thought the Pope was taking those issues lightly.
Blogger Interview
One of the blogs I've just started reading is Amy's Humble Musings, winner of the 2005 Best New Evangelical Blog. I stumbled across it at just the right moment; she's starting a Interview Game as part of a "Blog-a-thon" at Buried Treasure Books to raise money for an Ethiopian orphan named Azanou who needs eye … Continue reading Blogger Interview
Shadowlands
Last night Diane took me to see Shadowlands at the A.D. Players Theater. Diane played the part of the hostess so well - she drove, she opened my car door for me, she bought me a class of wine and treated me to some appetizers. I sort of felt... funny... not doing those things for … Continue reading Shadowlands
"Dependent"
"Sand in the Gears" has a good story this morning on faith and illness. It's particularly close to home with Irv still in the hospital after congestive heart failure yesterday morning. Some excerpts: It’s funny – a family has a way of forcing spiritual maturity on those capable of such a transformation, and this maturity … Continue reading "Dependent"
Bible Fiction on Television
Last year with Passion of the Christ, religious issues came back to the front of American media. Now I see that NBC is coming out with two new Biblical shows this year. One is Revelations, premiering April 13 at 9pm ET/PT: REVELATIONS 9/8pm Wednesdays This limited-run drama series stars Bill Pullman as Dr. Richard Massey, … Continue reading Bible Fiction on Television
Rejoice
I'm looking at today's "Verse of the Day," which is a subset of a lesson I've recently been studying. Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have [a]peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this [b]grace in which we now stand. … Continue reading Rejoice
Don't Even *Think* About Questioning Evolution
This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered. That's the wording on schoolbooks in Cobb County, Georgia. A Georgia judge today ruled that the wording must be removed because it … Continue reading Don't Even *Think* About Questioning Evolution
Nikola.com Added to Blogroll
Via Michelle Malkin, I read that Ambra Nykol has lost her job and that Michelle thinks the Mainstream Media should hire her for her fresh, interesting, and diverse point of view. Off I go to check her out. I find this very well written post about rapper Kanye West's song, "Jesus Walks." Nykol examines the … Continue reading Nikola.com Added to Blogroll
Blessed Christmas to All
This was a special, blessed Christmas for me in so many ways this year. My son came home to visit from college, my step-father got to come home from the hospital, I spent Christmas Eve with my beautiful sweetheart for the first time in years, and wonders of wonders it snowed on Christmas Eve in … Continue reading Blessed Christmas to All
Winter Salutations
Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions … Continue reading Winter Salutations
Happy Birthday, Jesus
If you'd like to sign a birthday card to Jesus this year, a Catholic Church in Louisville, Kentucky has a birthday card online you can sign. There were 11,259 signatures when I signed it just now.
Faith and Love – Brian Holman's Story
Don't we often complain that the news gives us only the bad news? When the news gives us a story of faith, hope, and love, let's celebrate it. Brian Holman, former pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, has a family full of trials, from his own rehab to a child falling off a snow resort chairlift … Continue reading Faith and Love – Brian Holman's Story
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Eight Days till Christmas. Are you ready? Most of my family will be here for Christmas *SUNDAY* and I think I'm barely going to be ready in time. The rest of you lucky squirrels have another week to get ready. I've been occupied and forgetful, and I'm going to get all caught up in a … Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
As Long as Democrats Think That, Republicans Will Win
Peggy Noonan has a great article about how the faith and politics today. It's too bad she only writes on Thursdays. The first example she had was when reporters questioned President Bush's speechwriter, Michael Gerson. The reporters wanted to know when the president refers to his "belief" whether he is speaking in "code" to evangelicals. … Continue reading As Long as Democrats Think That, Republicans Will Win
Removing the Tree
I don't know if they called it a Holiday Tree or a Christmas Tree, but either way, it's gone. Since it was decorated with non-religious ornaments, I'm guessing it was a Holiday Tree. Here's a picture of the actual tree so you can see for yourself. In any event, it's been removed to "make sure … Continue reading Removing the Tree
No Good Deed Unpunished
I wouldn't normally post this except I'm amused. 😛 Coming home from church last night (the 2nd of four Advent studies), I stopped to fill up with gas. Swipe my card, fill up, swap the windows, hang up the nozzle, get back in the car... And a young woman interrupts just before I close the … Continue reading No Good Deed Unpunished
Prayers for Irv Requested
This morning my step-father is in the hospital. Details are sketchy, but it may be an emergency gall bladder surgery. Please pray for Irv this morning, as well as the surgeons who will be working on him.
Hayden Update
John met with a neurologist this week. I'm sorry to report the prognosis isn't good. Your continued prayers are needed more than ever. John's son Ryan wrote this this morning: Hello Everyone, There was a meeting yesterday with the hospital staff. Hayden's prognosis is "a persistent vegetative state." It's been 38 days now since the … Continue reading Hayden Update
A Passion for Movies
I went to Amazon to look for a DVD. I heard of "The Gospel of John" that came out around the time of "The Passion of Christ" and wanted to see if it was available. So I went to Amazon and searched for "Passion of Christ" to see if "Gospel of John" popped up as … Continue reading A Passion for Movies
Hayden Update
John sends word on the progress with Hayden, along with thanks for your prayers so far: Dear Family and Friends, There has been some progress, but I would have much rather had progress in Hayden's recovery. Hayden is stable and gaining physical strength. She is having trouble with her feeding and is vomiting quite often … Continue reading Hayden Update
Lump of Coal Campaign
As a follow-up to yesterday's "Boycotting 'Winter Holidays,'" Michelle Malkin describes this as a "persecution." She's starting a "Lump of Coal" campaign for Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper for eliminating all references to Christmas: Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper recently announced that next year the phrase "Merry Christmas" will be removed from the city building and replaced … Continue reading Lump of Coal Campaign
Boycotting "Winter Holidays"
Yep, I'm boycotting "Winter Holidays" as a completely useless and meaningless psuedo-pagan holiday. I'm celebrating Christmas. The birth of Christ, a reminder He came to die for our sins, the loving and giving we share with each other as we remember the loving and giving Jesus gave to us. I'll happily pile on the odd … Continue reading Boycotting "Winter Holidays"
How Faith Works
Coffeeswirls has a very nice article about faith and how it works. From my limited understanding of other major religions, he's done a good job of capturing how each deals with faith: Buddhism: Ignorance is the roadblock to salvation. Ignorance is found in your belief that you and the world actually exist. If we stop … Continue reading How Faith Works
Santa Versus the Snowman
See if you can find the "Christ" in this Christmas movie: Santa v. the Snowman Santa vs. the Snowman follows a lonely snowman on his quest for friendship. Mesmerized by the magic of Santa’s village, the Snowman devises a plan to take over Santa’s job and win the adoration of children around the world. What … Continue reading Santa Versus the Snowman
The Power of (Grilled) Cheese
How much would you pay for a 10-year old grilled cheese sandwich with a bite taking out of it? MIAMI (Reuters) - An online casino won the eBay bidding for a decade-old cheese sandwich bearing what some people consider a likeness of the Virgin Mary and immediately began hawking Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese T-shirts. GoldenPalace.com's … Continue reading The Power of (Grilled) Cheese
Students Free to Thank Anybody, Except God
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland public school students are free to thank anyone they want while learning about the 17th century celebration of Thanksgiving (search) — as long as it's not God. And that is how it should be, administrators say. FoxNews is reporting a story where all of the Christian aspects of Thanksgiving are stripped … Continue reading Students Free to Thank Anybody, Except God
Verse of the Day
I made some minor tweaks to the sidebar tonight. The weather forecast wasn't as useful as I thought and I decided it didn't deserve the prominent place it held near the top, so I dropped it all the way to the bottom. At the bottom used to be the Daily Manna, a bible verse for … Continue reading Verse of the Day
Renewed Request for Prayer
After Hayden's miraculous recovery, she has stalled in her recovery. Her father and grandfather are asking anew for your prayers. Hello, There was a meeting with Hospital staff and family on Friday. Four physicians were present. The two most senior were the main pediatrician and the pediatric neurologist. The other two were not very active … Continue reading Renewed Request for Prayer
ACLU Bullies Boy Scouts
The ACLU has found a target to pick on - the Boy Scouts of America. In response to a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, the Defense Department today agreed to end direct sponsorship of hundreds of Boy Scout units, which require members to swear religious oaths, on military … Continue reading ACLU Bullies Boy Scouts
Faking God
Kathleen Parker writes a fantastic article about how religion didn't "work" for the Democrats during this election. Through their post-election soul-searching, Democratic leaders claim to have seen the light. The reason they lost - and the way to win - is God. It was precisely this sort of insight for which God created Monday mornings. … Continue reading Faking God
Hayden's Improving
Hayden is making remarkable progress. John's email needs no explanation: Dear Family and Friends, I returned from a three day trip late yesterday. It is hard to focus under the current situation, but things went well. As soon as posable I drove to the hospital. Hayden has a very large room now and a new … Continue reading Hayden's Improving
Bush Country Tee Shirt
From Another Day Closer, that Red/Blue map of the USA is now available on a t-shirt at NewsMaxStore.
Jesusland Flavored Kool-Aid
At A Small Victory in an article called Jesusland Flavored Kool-Aid, Michelle can't help but notice that the left (the far left fringe *and* the middle left) think this country is turning into a theocracy: If you read them correctly - and I'm not just talking about the fringe elements here, but your everyday journalists, … Continue reading Jesusland Flavored Kool-Aid
Hayden Update for Sunday
Hayden's family and the hospital have put up a website where you can leave messages directly to Hayden and the family in the room. It's free, but it does require you to create a username and password to view and post. I highly encourage you to post your prayers and well wishes there: http://www.tlcontact.com/ServeCarePage?cpn=Haydens411 Update: … Continue reading Hayden Update for Sunday
Hayden Update for Friday
Dear Family and Friends, Her chart read, "Eminent Brain Death." As in all terminal cases, the limits they put on visitation was lifted. It was a very sad situation. I spent last night in the room with Hayden. Her recovery is continuing slowly. The doctors have no explanation. She began with a very week cry … Continue reading Hayden Update for Friday
God Called Last Night
I got a phone call last night from one of God's messengers. He told me it was time to go back to church. Even told me which church. Again. He's told me before, using messengers of ever-increasing impact. The last time was just last month when my next door neighbor asked me to go. I … Continue reading God Called Last Night
Hayden Update
John has emailed Hayden's status the last couple of day, and it hasn't looked good. A brain scan on Tuesday showed almost no activity, and Tuesday night the doctors took Hayden off of life support. Doctors planned on keeping her as comfortable as they could and wait for the end. John called just now, two … Continue reading Hayden Update
Prayer Request for Hayden
I spent the afternoon with my good friend John at the Texas Children's Hospital where John and his son are spending 18 hours a day this past week. John's granddaughter, Hayden, is in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in an induced coma with significant brain swelling. The doctors have exhausted the types of medicines … Continue reading Prayer Request for Hayden
Gathered in His Name
Does this count under Matthew 18:20? For where two or more are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.
Excommunicating the Kerry Heresy
I was trying to hunt down this story this morning when Sean kindly emailed me a more direct source. Consequently, if a Catholic publicly and obstinately supports the civil right to abortion, knowing that the Church teaches officially against that legislation, he or she commits that heresy envisioned by Can. 751 of the Code. Provided … Continue reading Excommunicating the Kerry Heresy
Offensive Sacrilege
Via Pamibe comes an article about as offensive as the left can be. I always wonder this about the extreme left: they preach Political Correctness (PC) everywhere. Can't say this cuz it offends group A. Can't say that, cuz it offends group B. I know I'm allowed to call myself white, but if you're another … Continue reading Offensive Sacrilege
Teacher In Trouble For Ripping Bible
From the Denver Channel: BURLEY, Idaho -- An Idaho English teacher is in trouble for ripping up a Bible in class. Burley High's Karen Christenson said she was trying to illustrate a point about censorship, as her sophomore students read Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451," which is set in a future society that commands all … Continue reading Teacher In Trouble For Ripping Bible
Belief-O-Matic
I saw this at rachel's a few weeks ago and just now got around to answering the quiz. All that overtime is making my todo list pileup. 😛 Take a short quiz at the Belief-O-Matic, and it will rate your beliefs against all the world's religions (or lack of religions) and tells you which religions … Continue reading Belief-O-Matic
"Passion" Murderer Pleads Guilty After All
Daniel Leach entered a plea of guilty today of murdering his girlfriend in January. After watching the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the movie "The Passion of Christ," Daniel called police and confessed to killing his girlfriend Ashley Wilson. The case had already been closed; her death had been ruled a suicide. The crucifixion of … Continue reading "Passion" Murderer Pleads Guilty After All
Am I a Religious Whacko?
I long for the days where my biggest concern was practicing my faith to the best of my ability. It wasn't that long ago - late 90's when I have have long drawn out discussions involving baptism - was full immersion really necessary? Can you truly baptize infants? Or discussing tithing - if your church … Continue reading Am I a Religious Whacko?
Which book of the Bible are you?
You are Ephesians. Which book of the Bible are you? brought to you by Quizilla
