"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
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Christian Carnival CLXII
Christian Carnival CLXII is up at Brain Cramps for God. This is a great carnival -- come and enjoy.
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!
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
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. Far out in space, about 23 million light years away, is the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51). And that's one of our neighbors; the Hubble telescope can see galaxies more than 13 billion … 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.
Christian Carnival CLII
Christian Carnival #152 is now up at thoughtsofagyrovague.com . No really. That's the name of the website.
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. 🙂
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
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.
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
Holiday Culture Wars
Beliefnet has setup a "Holiday Culture Wars Blog" that makes for some interesting reading. From a Christian perspective, they've highlighted television shows with sexually-explicit lyrics set to Christmas music, obscene art that is "rife with Christmas-themed debauchery," and how Christmas has become so secularized to the point where atheists "unhesitatingly wish everyone a Merry Christmas." … Continue reading Holiday Culture Wars
Christ is Missing
A manger scene without baby Jesus? ST. ALBANS, W.Va. - Christ is missing from Christmas in this small town. The community's holiday display has a manger with shepherds, a guiding star, camels and a palm tree, but no baby Jesus, Mary or Joseph. The parks superintendent said Jesus was left out because of concerns about … Continue reading Christ is Missing
Rocky Balboa
"No matter what, you can overcome your past," he said. "With help, if you look to God, you can overcome your past and be reborn." I learn something new every day. Did you know Sylvester Stallone is a born-again Christian?
Boycotting "Winter Holiday" Again
I'm boycotting "Winter Holiday" again. If you want to celebrate some sort of pagan winter thingy, you just go right ahead. But if a retailer can't acknowledge that I'm celebrating Christmas, then I'm not going to shop there. I did this last year, too. Some changes from last year, though - Wal-Mart firmly has the … Continue reading Boycotting "Winter Holiday" Again
Compassionate Conservatism
I can't say I'm surprised. A new study shows that conservatives give more than liberals in every way possible - more money, more time, more giving blood, etc. In the book, he [Arthur C. Brooks] cites extensive data analysis to demonstrate that values advocated by conservatives -- from church attendance and two-parent families to the … Continue reading Compassionate Conservatism
Elton John Would Ban Religion Completely
From Drudge: Sir Elton John wants religion banned completely -- because he believes it promotes hatred of gays. Speaking to the Observer Music Monthly Magazine the singer said religion lacked compassion and turned people into "hateful lemmings". The PRESS ASSOCIATION reports: In a candid interview for a dedicated Gay issue of the magazine he shared … Continue reading Elton John Would Ban Religion Completely
Domestic Evangelism
When I hear of mission groups reaching out to Americans, I know there's a need. While most people believe in God, I don't think most believe know why they believe in God or why that should be important to them. This latest poll on American's views on God show what I mean. Among the various … Continue reading Domestic Evangelism
Burning Babies
I can hardly imagine the cognitive disassociation necessary. Here's a controversy from London; women are upset that, after an abortion, the hospital burns the aborted fetuses in the hospital incinerator. One local woman, who asked not to be named, said after the heartache of deciding to have an abortion she was mortified to find the … Continue reading Burning Babies
Which Theologian Are You?
Actually, I confess I wasn't even sure of a couple of the questions. I'm surprised I wasn't closest to Martin Luther, though. I've never heard of Anselm before today. You scored as Anselm. Anselm is the outstanding theologian of the medieval period.He sees man's primary problem as having failed to render unto God what we … Continue reading Which Theologian Are You?
Facing the Giants
Facing the Giants was a wonderful surprise movie this afternoon. I just don't know why I hadn't heard of it before this week. It's the story of a small Christian school's football team, and their triumph over defeat by placing their trust in God instead of man. So many wonderful Christian examples of how to … Continue reading Facing the Giants
Pope Must Die, Says Muslim
That's what a London Muslim says. The Pope must die. 1 - Pope says Muslims can be violent. 2 - Muslims riot, burn the pope in effigy, and say the Pope must die. Have I misunderstood? I keep looking for quotes from leading Muslim leaders denouncing the violence, but if quotes like that exist, I … Continue reading Pope Must Die, Says Muslim
The Prayers of the Sinner
I had dinner with some friends from church last night, and one of the more learned friends made a statement that at first I objected to, but the more I think about it, the more validity it seems to have. My question: Does God hear the prayers of the unrepentant sinner? In my own walk … Continue reading The Prayers of the Sinner
Forced Conversion
I've been troubled by the recent story of the two journalists who were forced by their Palestinian kidnappers to accept Islam as a condition of their release. I'm not linking their story or names because I don't know certain details about their experience, but it does make me question. In Revelations 13:16-18, it says: He … Continue reading Forced Conversion
Are You Ready?
Psalms, Irish bogs, Protestants and Israel
Yesterday, the news reports that medieval copy of the partial Psalms was found in an Irish bog. Interestingly, : "The book was found open to a page describing, in Latin script, Psalm 83, in which God hears complaints of other nations' attempts to wipe out the name of Israel." - (hat tip Atlasshrugs) Lets read … Continue reading Psalms, Irish bogs, Protestants and Israel
Review: House
Sort of like combining Stephen King and C.S. Lewis. "House: The Only Way Out is In" (WestBow Press) is a very suspenseful and intense novel by Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker. In fact, it's so intense, I cannot in good conscience recommend this to kids or to the squeamish. The entire first half of the … Continue reading Review: House
Christian Carnival 130
This week's best Christian blogging is hosted at Christian Carnival 130.
Christian Carnival 129
This week's best Christian blogging is up at Christian Carnival 129.
Review: The Da Vinci Codebreaker
This book is a companion guide to The DaVinci Code trash that Dan Brown inflicted upon us. Dan Brown claims simultaneously that his book is both factual and fiction, enabling him to attack the Catholic Church and Christians and hide behind the "fiction" when the heat is on. Many don't know that even many of … Continue reading Review: The Da Vinci Codebreaker
Christian Carnival 128
This week's best Christian blogging is up. Check out Christian Carnival 128 at Cadmusings.
Review: Presumed Guilty
Sex. Mystery. Intrigue. When fiction includes topic like sex, you just know it's going to be good. Presumed Guilty by author James Scott Bell and published by Zondervan tracks the fall of a minister, Ron Hamilton, as his good works switch from glorifying God to glorifying himself. His own self of self-esteem and his own … Continue reading Review: Presumed Guilty
Jesus Heals
Presumably when Jesus was alive He didn't need bandages, but now you can buy bandages with His image on them for healing. Somehow it just doesn't seem right, but I can't put my finger on why. Healing comes from Jesus through prayer and grace, and a bandage with His picture doesn't fit into that equation … Continue reading Jesus Heals
Christian Carnival 127
This week's best Christian blogging is up at Christian Carnival 127.
Kenya Mission, Day 7
January 2, 2006 Today's Swahili phrase: hakuna matada, which means "Disney marketing phrase." No wait, it means "no worries." I've received a lot of encouragement to continue this series - we're about halfway through - but this next day was a very important day, full of eye-opening experiences, and frankly, just hard to get a … Continue reading Kenya Mission, Day 7
Christian Carnival 126
This week's best Christian blogging is up at Christian Carnival 126.
Christian Carnival 125
Christian Carnival 125 is up with this week's best Christian blogging. Including, ahem, my post this week on Respond in Faith. 🙂
Christian Carnival 124
This week's best Christian blogging is up at Christian Carnival 124
Upon These Rockies I Will Build My Church
Spotlight today on the Colorado Rockies, and a thanks to USA Today for portraying Christianity in sports in a positive light. DENVER — No copies of Playboy or Penthouse are in the clubhouse of baseball's Colorado Rockies. There's not even a Maxim. The only reading materials are daily newspapers, sports and car magazines and the … Continue reading Upon These Rockies I Will Build My Church
Review: Help! Mom! Hollywood's in My Hamper!
Written by Katharine DeBrecht, the same woman who did Help! Mom! There Are Liberals Under My Bed!, this book takes a kid-friendly crack at Hollywood's influence on our children. Hollywood "look-alikes" (ahem) keep popping out of the closet and advising children that their lives are wrong! The Hollywood elites tell the girls what to eat, … Continue reading Review: Help! Mom! Hollywood's in My Hamper!
In Love on God's Timetable
I love to hear about new love, especially when it's rooted in faith in the Lord. My wife and I, as you know, "re-began" (if that's a word) our marriage based on just this type of faith. Jeff at Think Sink is asking for prayers for him: Yes, friends and stray readers (and you know … Continue reading In Love on God's Timetable
Christian Carnival 123
There were some glitches with hosting this week, but Christian Carnival 123 is now up for this week's best Christian blogging.
Government Fails to Stop Prayer
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
If I Had a Nickel for Every Time…
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…
Christian Carnivals 121 & 122
I must have fallen off the mailing list. 
Christian Carnival 121 and Christian Carnival 122 are posted for this week's best Christian blogging.
Boycotting and Protesting "The Da Vinci Code"
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
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
The Da Vinci Code is Anti-Christian
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
Christian Carnival #120
This week's best Christian blogging is up at Daddypundit.
Boycotting "Da Vinci Code"
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
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
Christian Carnival 119
Brain Cramps for God hosts the Christian Carnival CXIX, this week's best Christian blogging.
Map of Religions
An interesting set of maps showing the concentration of various religions in the United States. No real comment. Just some interesting clicky stuff. 🙂
Yes, Jesus loves me….
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….
Howard Dean Speaks
And if he speaks for the Democratic Party, I know where they stand. Why should I be excluded? Just because I have faith? On religion and politics: "The religious community has to decide whether they want to be tax exempt or involved in politics."
Christian Carnival 118
Take a Christian Carnival Cruise with this week's best Christian Blogging. Attention Span is hosting this week's Christian Carnival 118.
Remember Easter
Celebrating Easter may be an excellent time to spend time with family, hide the eggs and eat the chocolate bunnies, but remember this year what Easter is - it is the ressurection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Review: Help! Mom! There are Liberals Under My Bed!
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!
Christian Carnival 117
Christian Carnival 117 was posted yesterday. I don't know why I didn't know that - overlooked an email or worked too hard or overslept. Who knows. Click the link for this week's best Christian blogging.
Scientists Fail to Manipulate God
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
Review: The Witness
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
Christian Carnival 116
The best Christian blogging for the week is up, Christian Carnival #116.
Liberty Legal Institute
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
Christian Carnival #115
Christian Carnival #115 is up at The Secret Life of Gary. Full of this week's best Christian blogging.
Tolerance, San Francisco Style
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
Christian Carnival 114
The best of Christian blogging is now up at Christian Carnival 114.
Kenya Mission, Day 6
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
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
Sola Scriptura
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
Spotlight: Jennifer Sands
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
Christian Carnival 113
Christian Carnival 113, the Innovation Edition, is up. Read this week's best Christian blogging.
The Meaning of Christianity
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
Kenya Mission, Day 5
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
Coming Out of Denial and Discovering Our Sin
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
Christian Carnival CXI
Christian Carnival CXI is up, a collection of Christian articles written by bloggers this week. Give them a click; you might find a new blog to read.
Cartoons of Blasphemy
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
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
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
Danish Cartoon Kerfuffle
Danish cartoon kerfuffle funny. Yup, funny. *Tip from Sean
Question On Sin
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
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
Presbyterian Church Membership Losses
The Presbyterian Church USA has lost over 2 million members since 1967. They project to lose another 85,000 members this year, accelerating the loss from 65,000 last year. Why? Albert Mohler suggests it is because of the embrace of theological liberalism. As these researchers demonstrated, the embrace of what they called "lay liberalism" led massive … Continue reading Presbyterian Church Membership Losses
Kenya Mission, Day 1
December 27, 2005 I've been remiss in my blogging duties; oddly, I actually crossed "blog about Kenya" off my todo list accidentally, and it wasn't until a friend email yesterday that I realized I had not written about this trip. Let me preface this whole adventure by saying that I thank God for the opportunity … Continue reading Kenya Mission, Day 1
Christian Carnival CVIIII
This week's Christian Carnival is up. I know it's supposed to be Christian Carnival CIX, but Roman numerals probably isn't their strong suit. 😛
Democrats Misplay "God Card"
I wrote last July that I fully expected the liberal Democrat party to try and claim Christianity for themselves under the name of "progressive Christianity." A prime example is in USAToday recently that tries to show that "playing the God card" isn't working for George Bush and the Republicans. Even if, as the author admits, … Continue reading Democrats Misplay "God Card"
Review: Brokenness
Have you gone through trying times, and wondered what God's plan is or was? Are you going through them now? I have. There was a time about 9 years ago that I wondered what in the world God was trying to teach me. How in the heck could I possibly be in this mess? I … Continue reading Review: Brokenness
The Left Hand of God
I was going to comment on the Talk2Action.org's latest post, but after reading their "Terms of Use" that says their goal is to "combat the abuses of the religious right," I decided my viewpoint would not be welcome there. So I'll post here. Note to Talk2Action authors, if you read here: Chasingthewind enforces a similar … Continue reading The Left Hand of God
Cartoon Violence Continues
I'm amazed at the violence from the Muslim world. I don't think they're convincing me they're not a violent religion. I certainly understand their anger. When Christians get upset, we write letters. Storming an embassy looking for infidels to kill? I don't recall Christians doing that. But for goodness sake, they're cartoons. There is hypocrasy … Continue reading Cartoon Violence Continues
Offending the Religious
NBC aired "The Book of Daniel" against the objections of Christian conservatives. Poorly written, appealing to few people, too controversial for advertisers, the "Book of Daniel" was dropped. European newspapers have published cartoons depicting Mohamed with a bomb for a turban. Muslims rioted, kidnapped Europeans, burned effigies. Both freedom of speech examples. Both examples of … Continue reading Offending the Religious
Cruci-Fixin's
I suppose NBC didn't get their fill of offending Christians with the cancelled "Book of Daniel." Their next insult comes from an upcoming "Will and Grace" show on April 13. Britney Spears will play a host on a Christian cooking show called "Cruci-fixin's". Britney will be the "conservative Christian" on a talk show with a … Continue reading Cruci-Fixin's
Christ in China
Looking for Christ in China? Don't depend on Google, they block those searches in China. JunkYardBlog has the scoop. *Via Michelle Malkin.
Oh Ninevah
A beautiful story should be highlighted, and Leslie at The Insomniac has written something beautiful today of children, Jonah and the Whale, and lost mittens. Go read the whole thing.
"Book of Daniel" Cancelled
Good riddance to bad rubbish. Axed because of low ratings, high criticism, and advertisers withdrawing ads. When the people most upset about the cancellation are gays and lesbians, then there's little mystery why conservative Christians were offended. I have an idea: why not produce a Christian series that portrays Christians in a positive light? Say, … Continue reading "Book of Daniel" Cancelled
A Cacophony of Silence
A big thanks to Nick and Stephen for covering for me while I was gone. I've returned from the Kenya mission trip, and I'll share details and pictures as soon as I am able. All I can say right now is that is was a eye-opening, humbling experience.
Merry Christmas
I wish you and yours the merriest Christmas ever. The birth of our savior is indeed cause for celebration, and I hope that the time you spend with family and friends is a joyous time.
A Sword Will Pierce Your Heart
Amy Wellborn reminds us all of the dark side of Christmas. A must read. Here's a snippet: The really traditional Christian remembrance of the Nativity is not about sweetness. It is about awe, fear, and trembling, and it is shot through with hints of suffering to come. Mary, with a scandalous pregnancy. Joseph, courageous enough … Continue reading A Sword Will Pierce Your Heart
Separation of Church and State
Here's an early Christmas present; thanks to CADRE Comments for the tip. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Mercer County's right to display in a court house the Ten Commandments along with the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Magna Carta, and the National Motto ("In God We Trust"). American Civil Liberties Union … Continue reading Separation of Church and State
Banning Christmas
An administrator, Patricia Sonntag, at California State University, has banned Christmas. "Time has come to recognize that religious discrimination, as well as ethnic insensitivity to certain holidays, is forbidden," Patricia Sonntag, director of the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, stated in the directive she e-mailed to members of her staff on Dec. 9. … Continue reading Banning Christmas
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