At some point, I'm sure he had to realize he was lost. Cocaine-addled driver destroys entire cornfield on run from police Last updated at 09:29am on 26th June 2007 A driver who was high on cocaine destroyed an entire cornfield in an attempt to escape from the police. Four police cars were destroyed before the … Continue reading Wrong Turn
Tag: sin
iPhone Mania
I've discovered I can't talk about new gadgets with my wife. She has an excellent radar, and I can't hide the drool coming out of my mouth. I started talking last night about the media frenzy regarding the iPhone and... "If you come home with an iPhone, I'm trading you in for a pair of … Continue reading iPhone Mania
Christian Carnival CLXXVIII
Christian Carnival 178 is up at ... Chasing the Wind! I have the honor of hosting this week's carnival, affectionately known as Christian Carnival 178, 2^89th, hexadecimal B2, or binary 10110010. Whew, and I think there were almost that many entries. 🙂 They're presented here in roughly the order submitted; if you're a blog author … Continue reading Christian Carnival CLXXVIII
Colorblind World
Being a colorblind engineer is tough. Not on me, though, even though I'm a colorblind engineer. Tough on those around me. Here's an example. In my kitchen, I have black wrought iron chairs and a granite kitchen countertop. Over the years, I've noticed the backs of the chairs where they touch the granite have become … Continue reading Colorblind World
Paris Hilton Finds God
Paris Hilton finds God. Or so she claims. I first saw this story popping up over a week ago when Paris Hilton made a show of carrying a bible. That doesn't impress me. All that shows me is that she can carry a 1.5 lbs book. But now she's openly confessing her faith. My attennae … Continue reading Paris Hilton Finds God
Killing Immigration Reform
It's almost dead. Let's hope it keeps dying. The immigration "reform" bill which basically opens the door to a flood of illegal immigration is hitting some roadblocks. If it passes, US taxpayers will essentially be footing the healthcare and school bill for anybody that can get into the US by any means, and strip the … Continue reading Killing Immigration Reform
I Can Has Cheezburger?
Story here. Pictures here. Ha.
Olympic Logo for 2012
This is what happens when you let children play with scissors. 😛 The logo for the 2012 Olympics in London has been unveiled, and it looks like this: Click on the image for more wonderful hideousness. It sort of looks like an incomplete jigsaw puzzle, missing a couple of pieces, that has Pepto-Bismol spilled on … Continue reading Olympic Logo for 2012
Mechanical Investing for June 2007
First day back from vacation and immediately jumped into trading this month's stocks. Still positive, though the Dow Jones index has caught up to me. Last 4 weeks: +3.2% Last 3 months: +12.2% Last 12 months: +5.2% Year to date: +7.5% (Dow is +9.4% ytd from 12,463) Holding for another month: Ticker Bought Now Months … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for June 2007
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.
The Fine Print of the Immigration Bill
Fortunately, the Senate gagged on ramrodding (which is different than "Hillary Ramrodding") the immigration bill down The People's Throat. It'll give us more time to hoot and hollar and threaten to vote for the other party. James Lileks offers these highlights of the immigration bill this morning, and it's amazing what they thought they could … Continue reading The Fine Print of the Immigration Bill
Chris Byrd
Chris Byrd, IBF Heavyweight Boxing Champion, was at our church this weekend and briefly shared his firm belief in Jesus Christ with us. He was funny, too. "First, I beat them up, then I pray with them." I admire a man who is in the public spotlight that openly proclaims his faith and thought I'd … Continue reading Chris Byrd
Sort of Useful
This is sort of useful if I was going home two days ago. Or even two weeks ago. Apparently, trying to keep up with traffic through an RSS reader isn't very useful.
Mid-Week Links and Oddities
In no particular order - Building the ark: Greenpeace activists are building an ark on Mount Ararat. Amusing. Of course, Greenpeace isn't a Christian organization (they don't seem to be anti-Christian, as far as I can tell) but they border on Christian mockery to make a point about global warming. Obscene bible: In Hong Kong … Continue reading Mid-Week Links and Oddities
Sign of the Cross
Disclaimer: I am not God. Any judgemental statements are purely a result of my own hypocritical sinful nature. I know not who goes to heaven save me for the grace of God. That said, I'm looking for some sort of explanation. Why do... um... (heathens? Lite-Christians? Words fail.) wear a cross around their neck? Is … Continue reading Sign of the Cross
Christian Carnival 171
Christian Carnival #171 is up at Light Along the Journey. This week's best Christian blogging can be found on the Carnival. Some highlights - Playing Your Instrument (using your spiritual gifts) The Uniqueness of Christian Ecology (God signs His covenant with His creation) Lessons from the Terminal Illness that Wasn't (Make the most of every … Continue reading Christian Carnival 171
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
Can I Be Saved And Become Unsaved?
If you're interested in additional thoughts on the "Once Saved, Always Saved" discussion, there's a similar discussion going on at the Bible Archive called Can I Be Saved And Become Unsaved?
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
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
Gender Accurate Bible II
Two years ago I wrote... wait a sec. Two years ago? Was it really that long ago? Gadzooks. Time is going faster, I think. Let me start over. Two year ago I wrote about the Gender Accurate Bible, and generally dismissed criticisms of the TNIV. It doesn't say anything about a female god or any … Continue reading Gender Accurate Bible II
Bush Seeks Better Ties in Latin America
The headline reads "Bush Seeks Better Ties in Latin America." From the picture, you can see why. George Bush is wearing no tie at all, most likely embarrased by his current tie selection. My advise to President Bush, though, is to forego ties in Latin America and to look to China or Asia-Pacific. Silk ties … Continue reading Bush Seeks Better Ties in Latin America
Barack Hussein Obama: Self-Described Christian
Barrack Hussein Obama describes himself as a Christian and the New York Times is almost besides itself with glee. Notice the picture and how holy Obama appears. I like Christians, I really do. I happen to be one. But those people that routinely exhibit their Christian faith are routinely trashed by the New York Times. … Continue reading Barack Hussein Obama: Self-Described Christian
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.
Bread and Milk
I found some memories today, tucked back in a corner somewhere. I've been trying to lose weight, and working on portion control. It's the Nutrisystem, and it's been good so far. Not dramatic results, but a pound lost each week is healthy. This morning for my carbohydrate, I had a slice of wheat bread, and … Continue reading Bread and Milk
A Conservative and a Liberal Were Walking Down the Street…
A conservative and a liberal are walking down the street and come across a homeless man. The conservative hands him his business card, invites him to come into his office to talk about a job, then he hands the homeless man $20. The liberal, not wanting to be outdone, points the man to the nearest … Continue reading A Conservative and a Liberal Were Walking Down the Street…
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
Three Year Blogiversary
Three years? I've been doing this for three years now? I should celebrate with some cake! Yup, Chasing the Wind is three years old today!
Labeling the Immoral as Immoral
What exactly is morality? And who gets to define it? For me, I know the answer; morals come from the Most High God and are written in the Good Book. I have no qualms about labeling something society does as immoral. Just because "everybody does it" doesn't mean it's right. The Vatican spoke out yesterday … Continue reading Labeling the Immoral as Immoral
Presidential "Foot in Mouth" Contest
I'm undecided on which Presidential candidate has placed more of their foot in their mouth than any other candidate. I thought John Edwards was winning - the man that described "Two Americas" getting a $400 haircut and showing which America he lives in. But now I think John McCain has swallowed his foot all the … Continue reading Presidential "Foot in Mouth" Contest
Review: Unbroken
Unbroken Tracy Elliott When I first started reading this book, I was expecting a testimony from somebody who had given their life to Christ and how Christ had helped them turn their life around. Christ is powerful and changes the lives of believers. Travy Elliott's story is a little different. She gave her life to … Continue reading Review: Unbroken
Not Blogging About This
Topics I'm not blogging about: Don Imus (who? never heard of him before this last week). Duke rugby team (old news, media hype, blah blah blah. If the boys hadn't been a drunken frat party with strippers, they'd have never been in a position they had to defend themselves). That picture going around with the … Continue reading Not Blogging About This
The Tomb That Isn't
I mentioned earlier that the secular marketing campaign before every Easter tries to derail the faith in the resurrection of Jesus. This year, it was a blockbuster-style "documentary" that the remains of Jesus had been found in a tomb. Pay no attention to all those archaeologists that debunked this claim years ago, this time it's … Continue reading The Tomb That Isn't
Blog Against Theophobes
Ah. A lightbulb goes off. I read several posts this Easter weekend about the dangers of forming a theocracy. The Houston Chronicle linked to one at Feet to the Fire: The banwitdth devoted to the dangers of Church to State is enormous. Being righteous lefties that analysis comes easy to us. As a lefty who … Continue reading Blog Against Theophobes
Review: On the Move
Bono, the lead singer of U2, was asked to give an address at the National Prayer Breakfast in 2006. Bono discussed his personal faith, the faith of nations, and the plight of the poor in Africa that are dying from AIDS. Based on this speech, "On the Move" was produced with images of the faces … Continue reading Review: On the Move
Not Found
I searched Chasing the Wind today for some relatively obscure words I occasionally use in conversation. Bloviate. Ameliorate. Pernicious. I received a "not found" message - I've never written a post with those words. There. Fixed *that* little problem. 🙂
Christian Terrorists and Public Education
What's my gripe with public education? Besides the fact they seem to be devolving into a giant secular babysitting service, it's public money - my money - being used to teach young people values that oppose my values. I don't mind being opposed, really. I *do* mind being taxed to fund my opposition. The latest … Continue reading Christian Terrorists and Public Education
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.
Prayer for Patience
I received this via email, original author unknown, but it's a powerful prayer: Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the jerk who cut us off in traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and spend a … Continue reading Prayer for Patience
Brother Michael
It was a special blessing this past week. I am not a pastor (nor do I play one on tv), but 2 weeks ago my nephew eloped. To who? When? What do we know about her? The angst was carved into tiny slices and digested by all. The family decision was made - they're just … Continue reading Brother Michael
Degooglized
None of my posts are listed on Google anymore. Only 10 static pages can be found, but since those pages are there, Google knows that Chasing the Wind exists, but Google's not listing any of my posts. They *used* to, but they don't anymore. Moreover, they show exactly -0- sites linking to Chasing the Wind. … Continue reading Degooglized
Christian Carnival CLXIII
This week's Christian Carnival is up, and it's being hosted this week... here, at Chasing the Wind! I've decided to categorize the entries this week into posts about Jesus, posts about our relationships, and posts about us. Jesus tells us we are to love him and love our neighbor as ourselves, and that reminds me … Continue reading Christian Carnival CLXIII
Mechanical Investing for March 2007
Stock trading day again; the market has continued to improve, and yay, I'm still beating the market - Last 4 weeks: +3.9% Last 3 months: +3.7% Last 12 months: +1.5% Year to date: +3.8% (Dow is +1.4% ytd from 12,463) Annualized Return: +73.6% (This number looks really, really fish, but it's what Moneycentral.msn.com is reporting) … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for March 2007
Tornado Warning
This is on the front page of the Houston Chronicle this morning: Thousands could die if a giant tornado ever hits Houston Well, sure. Thousands could also die if Houston was hit by a giant meteor, destroyed by a natural gas explosion, or overrun by mutant man-eating fungus. Why is this front-page news? Have they … Continue reading Tornado Warning
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!
I Need a Shower
I was at the gym last night, working on the treadmill. My usual habit is to listen to stuff on my iPod Shuffle, a mix of Country & Western, 70's Rock, 90's Folk Music, Spike Jones, Contemporary Christian, A Capella African Christian, Jazz, and sermons. Ok, so there's no real coherent theme there. In front … Continue reading I Need a Shower
Exquisite
The other day I was feeling a little under the weather. Nothing serious, just a bit of uncomfortable sinus pressure and a headache. But today, I feel find. Exquisite, even. Which made me wonder if today I'm ex-squisite, was I squisite yesterday?
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. At the far edges of the universe, about as far as we can see, is the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51). It's 23 million light years away. Here's a photo from the Hubble … Continue reading God is in the Big Things, God is in the Small Things
Astronaut Spaced Out
What fascinates me about this case is that I like to think astronauts are well-trained, disciplined, logical. Donning a wig, trench coat, and diapers in order to mug someone doesn't fit my perception of how an astronaut should behave. NASA astronaut Lisa Marie Nowak was charged with attempting to kidnap another woman, and that just … Continue reading Astronaut Spaced Out
A Win for Texas Taxpayers
Goodness. I never thought I'd see taxpayers win this one. One of my biggest complaints about promoting a cap on home appraisals was about my opposition, like the Texas Association of Counties or the Texas Municipal League. They use *my* tax dollars to keep *my* taxes high. It was absolutely unfair. A judge this week … Continue reading A Win for Texas Taxpayers
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. 🙂
I Want a Finger Monkey
Where can I get one of these? It's so cute, I want to wear a monkey on my finger.
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.
Mechanical Investing for January 2007
Well, I *was* going to trade yesterday, but the markets were closed. Flags are flying at half-mast, and I assume it's because we're mourning for former President Ford and not for Saddam Hussein. Let's check the numbers - Last 4 weeks: +0.5% Last 3 months: +3.7% Last 12 months: +1.1% (Dow was +16.3% for 2006 … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for January 2007
Our Selections Have Recently Changed
"Please listen to our entire menu because our selections have recently changed." I hear this phrase nearly everytime I call an automatic phone system. Before I can press 1 if I want to hear my balance, press 2 if I want to schedule a service technician, press 3 if I want to listen to Huey … Continue reading Our Selections Have Recently Changed
Slow Return
It turns out blogging is hard when you don't have access to a computer. Oh sure, there's the carrier pigeon, but that can be messy. I skipped many, many days. I was away for much of the last two months. Since July, I've been to France, Italy, Poland, France, Germany, Poland, France, Germany, France, San … Continue reading Slow Return
Caption This!
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
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
Where is Michael?
I'm still around. Just a lot of business travel and then a vacation and then more business travel. I tell people I'm going to France again and they think it's swell, but all I see is the inside of a French conference room. It looks a lot like an American conference room but with croissants. … Continue reading Where is Michael?
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
Ah, to be more like the rest of the civilized world…..
Hillary is thinking big again. I thought she learned her lesson last time: She also said Democrats would focus on improving the quality and affordability of health care _ a touchy matter for the former first lady, who in 1993 led her husband's calamitous attempt to overhaul the nation's health care system. The failure of … Continue reading Ah, to be more like the rest of the civilized world…..
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
Character Counts
I'm fascinated when a poll turns up distinct differences between groups of people A UPI-Zogby poll asked participants to rank their top requirements in a candidate. The interesting difference is that Republicans (63.2%) said that "values, morals and character" were the most important consideration in choosing a candidate. The Democrats? 42.3% said "opposition to the … Continue reading Character Counts
Early Voting
I'm off to the polls this evening to vote early. Here is the sample ballot for Harris County. Just in case you wonder, I'm almost voting straight Republican. In most cases, I don't have a choice since the Republican nominee is running unopposed. For Governor, I'll hold my nose and vote for Rick Perry, then … Continue reading Early Voting
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
Help Us Jon Cary We R Stuk in Irak
Yup, that just about killed John Kerry's chances of being President in 2008. First he insulted the troops, saying that if you're stupid you get stuck in Iraq. Then, instead of apologizing, he went on the offensize and blamed Bush, even though Bush had nothing to do with Kerry's statement. Then Kerry claimed it was … Continue reading Help Us Jon Cary We R Stuk in Irak
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
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
Spinach E Coli
This is where e coli in spinach is coming from. The water the spinach was washed in contained polliwogs and these became fresh new frogs, right in the packages. So if you’re looking for salad fixins with a little more “body,†then be sure and try this brand.
Friday Caption This
Something to ponder this weekend; add a caption to this photo:
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
Remembering 9/11
Five years later, I am not so sure most Americans remember that our civilians were attacked without provocation and that we went to war with Islamic jihadists. Our enemies remember.
Censorship
Heh. And the left wing accuses the right wing of censorship. The Democratic party issues a veiled threat to ABC/Disney to cancel Sunday night's 9/11 miniseries: We therefore urge you to cancel this broadcast to cease Disney’s plans to use it as a teaching tool in schools across America through Scholastic. Presenting such deeply flawed … Continue reading Censorship
Mechanical Investing for September 2006
The old portfolio has stabilized and erased nearly all of the losses from July. I'm glad I dropped that YLDEARNYR screen; things would look far more rosy if I hadn't used it. THe Mechanical Investing forum is discussing the reliability of these screens with varied start dates, and it's probable I'll make some adjustments when … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for September 2006
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
What Is Your Opinion?
Has it really been a week since I posted? I think the cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel is a mistake. I think Pat Buchanan's new book that western civilization is inflammatory but has a lot of truth. I think scientist that predicted a very active hurricane season ought to be brought to prime-time television, admit … Continue reading What Is Your Opinion?
Tuscan Whole Milk
Amazon sells a lot more than books. And I like the fact that you can write a review of the product. Amazon also sells a 1 gallon jug of Tuscan Whole Milk, and as of this moment there are 609 reviews, such as: Humbly self-touted as nutritious Some even bandied, crazy-delicious But like the man … Continue reading Tuscan Whole Milk
Insanity
Link: Insanity. Apparently the Jews are not as crafty as they would have us believe. They can't even shoot down a simple rocket. Wait, a minute... my tin foil hat is slipping. Maybe,.....Maybe THATS EXACTLY what Israel wants us to believe. Those Jews are crafty indeed. CNN now accuses Israel of deliberately allowing their own … Continue reading Insanity
The Blog of Joe Herring, Jr.
Hey y'all! A new blog is in town. My brother-in-law has been writing for the Kerrville, Texas newspaper for over 10 years, and I've always loved his writing. He's finally taken the plunge and started a blog. Give him a look-see at Joe Herring, Jr.'s Blog. Joe, it's about time you shared your wit and … Continue reading The Blog of Joe Herring, Jr.
Mechanical Investing for August 2006
It looks like July saw the bottom of the market for a while; things seem to have stabilized. Reading market pundits is amazing; half of them are expecting a boom, the other half are expecting a bust for the rest of this year. My prediction: one of them will be right, the other one wrong. … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for August 2006
The Return
I'm nearly back, I think. Thanks, Sean, for pitching in a couple of times while I was gone. Lots of things going on lately - besides business at work, we have a new bible class starting up and I'm trying to get geared up to teach every 3 weeks or so. It's exciting. And then... … Continue reading The Return
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
Catch and Release
Do any liberals read this? I honestly would like to understand why the Democrats would oppose this. Right now, the Border Patrol arrests illegal aliens and then... releases them. Sometimes they're scheduled to attend a hearing later, but most of them don't show. I don't know why we bother arresting them in the first place … Continue reading Catch and Release
Happy Independence Day!
Boom! Kapow! Bam! Click the link to make your own fireworks!
Magnetic Floating Bed
When the price comes down, I want a magnetic floating bed: Right now the price is about $1.53 million so I'll have to wait a bit. Can you imagine how easy it would be to vacuum under it? * via Gizmodo.
The Frog and the Mouse
This ought to be a picture for an Anderson's or Grimm's Fairy Tale.
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
Dressed for Success
There's a perfectly rational explanation why I'm walking down a busy Houston street on Father's Day with green Mickey Mouse socks and a bright yellow acrylic purse with bananas on it. When I woke up Sunday morning, the wifely one was already up. Insomnia, you see. So at 8:00am she finally went to sleep. I … Continue reading Dressed for Success
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
Barefoot Running
I first heard of this from a friend at church who had taken up a new running method. The idea was that with shoes, your foot hit heel-first, but when you run barefoot, the ball of your foot hits first. He was running faster and farther now running barefoot. Today I see an article from … Continue reading Barefoot Running
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. 🙂
Boycott Ford
There are now 20+ pro-family groups boycotting Ford because of Ford's enthusiastic support of gay marriage. It looks like it's having an effect on Ford's bottom line: As the boycott of the Ford Motor Company picks up steam, the automaker continues to help finance homosexual organizations pushing same-sex "marriage." More than 20 pro-family groups are … Continue reading Boycott Ford
Market Influences
Today's a good example of why I invest mechanically. I don't read news resports to see whether the market is going up or down, I just stay invested because over the long haul the market goes up. The daily fluctuations, no matter how hard I try to understand them, only make sense if you are … Continue reading Market Influences
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