Most Economists Agree – The Stimulus is a Bad Idea

From Obama's speech last night - Most economists almost unanimously recognize that, even if philosophically you’re — you’re wary of government intervening in the economy, when you have the kind of problem we have right now — what started on Wall Street, goes to Main Street, suddenly businesses can’t get credit, they start paring back … Continue reading Most Economists Agree – The Stimulus is a Bad Idea

I Believe Too

God bless Joellen Murphy for her ministry. Joellen Murphy is putting together a campaign to counter atheist messages at Christmastime. Atheists in the nation's capitol have been campaigning to get Americans to doubt God's existence this Christmas, but one Christian woman is standing up against their efforts. Joellen Murphy had been praying for a chance … Continue reading I Believe Too

Christian One Liners

Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is … Continue reading Christian One Liners

Review: Wonderlust

http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=chasingthewin-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=1596690763&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr I'm coveting. There, I said it. I want what Vicky Kuyper has. Not the travels - I get to do that for business. Not the lifestyle, either. I want her eyes, the way she can look at the world and see how God is working in her, around her, through her. Wonderlust is Vicky's … Continue reading Review: Wonderlust

Jesus and Money

Jesus and Money Recently in a comment, I was challenged regarding posting my stock selections; the concern from Chris was that such financial considerations were incongruous with the teachings of Jesus. Chris Says: September 18th, 2007 at 11:03 am I find it somewhat ironic and mildly amusing that your blog contains articles of spirituality along … Continue reading Jesus and Money

Ave Maria

It's good to see somebody putting their money and their life where their faith is. I learned something about Dominos Pizza today: The founder, Tom Monaghan, is a faithful Catholic. He's used his fortune to found the town of Ave Maria, Florida. What makes Ave Maria so special is that it's designed for Christians. Tom's … Continue reading Ave Maria

Muslims Kill Korean Christian

Taliban fundamentalists kill an unarmed Korean Christian. Please pray for the other 22 Christians still held captive, 18 of whom are women. Reuters identifies them as "church volunteers" killed by "Taliban." Michelle Malking correctly identifies them by their religion. Westerners like to obscure the religion because it's uncomfortable, but the radlical Islamists have no qualms … Continue reading Muslims Kill Korean Christian

Silence!

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know I haven't posted much. Been really, really busy. I still owe Jennifer my answers to The Eight. I'll get to it, soon, I hope. I wanted to blog about how the Democrats are findng religion. Apparently it's ok with The Media if the Democrats talk about their faith, but if … Continue reading Silence!

Christian Carnival CLXXX

Christian Carnival #180 is up at Everyday Liturgy. This week's best Christian blogging includes these entries - "Holiness and Excellence", a reflection on Paul’s prayer in Philippians 1:9-11, at Real Meal Ministries. Sola Scriptura Considered at Pseudo-Polymath. Objectivity in Studying Abortion at Hope for Pandora. Check some of the other posts, too.

Christian Carnival 176

What is that in Roman numerals? Ack. My brain is slow today. Christian Carnival 176 is up at NickQueen.com. This week's best Christian posts include - Mine! Oh wait, my post was on pride. Never mind. What is the root of all evil? Everybody hurts. Perversion of marriage.

Christian Carnival CLXXV

Christian Carnival #175 is up with this week's best Christian blogging. Some highlights - The personally customizable, downright accommodating and tolerant Jesus Every as[ect of our lives is touched by faith The emptiness of atheism

Christian Carnival CLXXIII

The 173rd Christian Carnival is up at Pseudo-Polymath and contain this week's best Christian blogging. Some highlihts - Are you treating the bible like Cinderella? Love covers a multitude of sins. God can do what He says He can do.

Christian Carnival CLXXII

The 172nd Christian Carnival is posted at Crossroads. Click on over for this week's best Christian blogging. Some highlights - God Can Handle the Questions Chinese Christian Persecution I have a Problem with Temptation.

Bits and Pieces

The news isn't interesting yet again today. Republicans admire the Democrat's desire to surrender. I don't disagree that the Iraq war must end eventually, I just don't think Congress should be dictating it. But I'm alone on that point, I think. Tammy Faye Bakker is preparing to die, but aren't we all. I don't spend … Continue reading Bits and Pieces

Monday Morning

My brain is still stuffed with sand. I feel awake early in the morning, but I know I'm not. It becomes abundantly clear to me later if I reread my early morning posts. i'm repetitive, I make spelling misakes, I leave out entire words. An hour later, I'll think, "man, there's something not quite right … Continue reading Monday Morning

Christian Carnival CLXX

Christian Carnival CLXX (170) is up at Brain Cramps for God. If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes look of Christian Carnival, or you have a Christian Blog and would like to participate, this week's Carnival has some information interspersed among the posts.

The Organic God

Oh my goodness what a fabulous book that was. It's not a deeply theological book, it doesn't get into controversial issues, it simply describes the joy of loving God. The author, Margaret Feinberg, doesn't delve into religious issues that can separate Christians today. Instead, she challenges us to strip away our pre-conceived notions of who … Continue reading The Organic God

Christian Carnival II

First, prayers for the previous administrator of the Christian Carnival are needed. Dory of Wittenberg Gate has suddenly gone missing, so pray for her well-being and health. The Christian Carnival is trying to reorganize as Christian Carnival II. If you're interested in becoming part of this resurrected carnival, join the Google Group Christian Carnival II.

Book of Judges

I don't see how this passes for news. A Houston Chronicle reporter doesn't like bible studies going on in the courthouse. Just before 12:30 p.m. almost every Tuesday, Judge James Squier leaves his 312th Court and heads upstairs to the seventh floor of the Harris County Family Law Center. There, in an associate judge's chamber, … Continue reading Book of Judges

Blogrolls

Cleaning up the website to match the new template, I don't know where I should post the old Blogrolls I no longer use (but I still want to maintain the links. I'm posting them here for now, but there's no need for you to click this link to continue, there's nothing interesting there. Eventually as … Continue reading Blogrolls

Washington D.C.

Last week I wrote about Christian Submission to authorities so it seemed only right that a trip to Washington D.C. was in order. The wife & I planned a little mini-vacation to stay with a Russian friend in Alexandria, Virginia, just a piece up the ways (man it feels good to speak Texan again) from … Continue reading Washington D.C.

Christian Carnival 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!

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

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. 🙂

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

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?

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