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
Category: Christian
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
