During a study last night, we studied how to tell the Holy Spirit is moving in a Christian's life. When the bible doesn't give us a specific answer to a question in life - what college do I choose, when to have a baby, what career should I begin - listening to the Holy Spirit … Continue reading When the Holy Spirit Moves You
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Uptown Girl Turns Two
Uptown Girl was one of the first blogs I stumbled across when I was trying to figure out how to get Chasing the Wind running. Of course, her website didn't look as girly-girl back then 😛 . Her blog just turned two today, so go over and wish her a Happy Blogiversary!
AT&T Again
Ok, so let me see if I got all this down. I had AT&T Worldnet for an Internet service provider, Southwestern Bell telephone after AT&T broke up (although I kept AT&T Long Distance to use on my Southwestern Bell Telephone), and Cingular Wireless. Then I switched to SWBell DSL internet and my wife had AT&T … Continue reading AT&T Again
Why Are You Here?
I haven't done this in a while - what brings people to Chasing the Wind? Here's a list of searches people use. By the way, this list is always up to date in my sidebar, down near the bottom where it says "Referral Links." Some days, that the most fun part of blogging. 😛 Democrats … Continue reading Why Are You Here?
A Christian Narnia
The cast and crew of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe have started downplaying the significance of the Christian symbology in the movie. I suppose the fact that C. S. Lewis was a Christian theologan and wrote the Chronicles of Narnia is of little use to them, nor the fact that there are many … Continue reading A Christian Narnia
The Great Lion Prediction
Bitter Sanity has some insightful predictions about lionizing Saddam Hussein. I'd like to think this is fantasy, but I'm pretty sure it's accurate: A few predictions I've been thinking that it's only a matter of time before mainstream thought in this country begins the process of lionizing Saddam Hussein. With his trial beginning, the tone … Continue reading The Great Lion Prediction
Don't Go Away Disappointed
Wasn't anything too interesting to blog about, or perhaps I just got so busy at work suddenly my brain has no more room for goofy stuff. Anyway, so you don't feel like you made a wasted trip today, here's some ringtailed lemurs looking at *you*:
Akismet Spam Catcher
I gave Askismet two weeks. Verdict: I love it. Let me give you a little background: There are hundreds of pieces of spam that spammers think ought to be displayed prominently on Chasing the Wind. From weight loss drugs to pornography to cheap mortgages, the spammers have setup software "robots" to spam thousands of blogs. … Continue reading Akismet Spam Catcher
Democrats Still Stunned
The Democrats have that "deer in the headlights" look. The Whitehouse has started publishing "corrections" to the Washington Post and New York Times when they say Bush led us like a lone cowboy into war. Then that awesome video of Clinton, Albright and others in their own words from 1998 saying that Saddam was a … Continue reading Democrats Still Stunned
World's Easiest Quiz
Passing only requires 4 correct answers; answer are below. No peeking! 1) How long did the Hundred Years War last? 2) Which country makes Panama hats? 3) From which animal do we get catgut? 4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? 5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? 6) The … Continue reading World's Easiest Quiz
Setting the Record Straight
Finally, the White House is addressing the liberal media for making outrageous claims about how Bush lied, led us into war, yada yada yada. Conservatives have long read the Washington Post and the New York Times and pointed out the errors, errors embraced by the liberal media to make their point. Two days ago, the … Continue reading Setting the Record Straight
Did Bush Lie?
Bush has finally been hitting back at the liberal revisionists that say Bush misled the U.S. into war with Iraq. Liberals say Bush lied... but did he? Who else said Saddam was a threat? Michelle Malkin points out that this answer is refreshingly easy - just Google it.
Merry Christmas. It's Okay to Say It.â„¢
The Alliance Defense Fund wants you to know that it's ok to say, "Merry Christmas." Christmas is a cherished time of year when Americans come together and celebrate something bigger than ourselves, something that has united us for generations. An event that is the center of all history—the birth of Jesus Christ. Surveys show that … Continue reading Merry Christmas. It's Okay to Say It.â„¢
Blogcess 26
I've been tagged by Vox. I wish pingbacks worked reliably because I only find out I've been tagged if I accidentally stumble across the post. 
1) Do you use an alarm clock to wake up in the morning? Good golly yes. No way I'd wake up that early if I didn't have to. I'd … Continue reading Blogcess 26
Bush Derangement Syndrome
Dr. Sanity shines a spotlight on Bush Derangement Syndrome. Ok, before I go further, I know I've had harsh words for Bush the last couple of weeks. The difference is that I'm critical of Bush for not holding to the conservative values that got him elected. The Left hates Bush for things Bush does, things … Continue reading Bush Derangement Syndrome
In God We Trust
I find this non-ruling interesting: The U.S. Supreme Court was asked to review whether the words "In God We Trust," written prominently in large block letters on the Lexington, N.C. county government center, violated the so-called separation of church and state. As an aside, I'll keep saying this until the news media gets it: there … Continue reading In God We Trust
Review: Think Before You Look
"Think Before You Look" by Daniel Henderson (subtitled "Avoiding the Consequences of Secret Temptation" ) is a biblical examination of the problems pornography can cause to our spiritual self. The book is divided into 40 chapters dealing with a unique and positive reason not to spend time with pornography. Some of the major reasons for … Continue reading Review: Think Before You Look
Wild Dogs Attack!
Sometimes nature is cruel. But there is also beauty in that cruelty. The alligator is one of the elite predators in nature. However, even it can fall victim to the 'wolf pack' strategy, made possible due to the canine's intelligence and social structure. A pack of wild dogs in Florida attacked an alligator. See the … Continue reading Wild Dogs Attack!
Disgruntled Conservatives
When Bush pushed for Harriet Miers, I balked. The Republicans are not only not acting like the majority party, but the few battles they win seem like they're for the other side. The size of government balloons. From the lack of social security reform to the nomonation of Harriet Miers, I'm done giving Bush the … Continue reading Disgruntled Conservatives
Yes! Yes! I Admit It!
Since I've already received kind birthday wishes here and here, I'll go ahead and confess: today is my birthday! Last year I wrote some lyrics for the occasion. So far today, I'm not feeling musical, but you never know. This morning my wife made me chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast. Can life get any better?
Mary Mapes and Burden of Proof
Mary Mapes, the CBS producer fired last year for running a story using forged documents, is standing by her story. She says she doesn't have to prove her story is true; you have to prove it is false. Newsbusters has the transcript: Ross: "After 12 days of defending them, CBS and Dan Rather later admitted … Continue reading Mary Mapes and Burden of Proof
Liberals Taking Credit for Conservative Ideas
I find this story in the Houston Chronicle amusing: Republican Gov. Rick Perry rallied his evangelical, socially conservative base on the issue, but political analysts said Proposition 2's success doesn't necessarily predict future success for individual politicians. "I don't see how it can be useful for a party or a candidate because this so transcends … Continue reading Liberals Taking Credit for Conservative Ideas
Barbra Streisand Shows She Misunderstands the Constitution
I'm about to enter a period of extended hours at work, so I'm going to flood y'all with opinions today. 🙂 Barbra Streisand is calling for the impeachment of President Bush. If there was ever a time in history to impeach a President of the United States, it would be now. In my opinion, it … Continue reading Barbra Streisand Shows She Misunderstands the Constitution
Middle Class Military
Charles Rangel, the looney left-wing Democrat, has criticized the military on several issues, one of them that the military is made up disproportionately of minorities while middle and upper class families reap the benefits without risk. Where he got that idea from, who knows. Certainly didn't come from the facts, though. Turns out most of … Continue reading Middle Class Military
Houston Election Recap
I didn't get all jazzed over this election; except for Proposition 2, there weren't any real hotbuttons. My general impression of the results are that social conservatives and fiscal liberals won; Proposition 2 won handily, but those incumbents against appraisal caps held their job. Pfft. Proposition 1 passed that authorized various grants. I think the … Continue reading Houston Election Recap
Go Hogs!
I previously wrote how Fred Phelps gives Christians a bad name. I'm happy to report his Westboro "church" was defeated by Harley hog riders. Go hogs! EDMOND, Okla. -- About 200 motorcyclists rolled into Edmond today to support the family of a soldier killed in Iraq and to drown out protests from about a half-dozen … Continue reading Go Hogs!
Cindy Sheehan for President
Cindy Sheehan for President? I think most people think Hillary Clinton will take the Democratic nomination for President in 2008. Since Hillary won't take the looney-left-oppose-the-war-at-all-costs position, the anti-war left is looking for somebody to oppose her. If Cindy's campaign gets some resonance, then Hillary has to take a position, and either way, she alienates … Continue reading Cindy Sheehan for President
Qatar's New Christian Church
Wow. The Emir of Qatar has donated land to build that country's first Christian church since the 7th century. Qatar, like Kuwait, Bahrain, and United Arab Emirates, allows Christian Churches. Saudi Arabia does not.
Living Beneath Your Means
Apparently, the more you make, the more in debt you are. Statistics show that the highest 20 percent of Americans -- those with a pre-tax income of $110,000 and up -- have seen their liabilities skyrocket since 2001. The net change in that group's total liabilities increased by about $40,000 on average from 2001 to … Continue reading Living Beneath Your Means
Mid-Week Linkage
Linkfest for Wednesday: Michelle Malkin sheds light on how the anti-war bias of the liberal left newspapers is showing again. The NY Times uses selected quotes from a deceased serviceman's letter to his girlfriend to make you think he's regretting being in combat, while completely leaving out his pride in protecting America. Here's what the … Continue reading Mid-Week Linkage
What's the Deal with Wicca?
Many, many books to review. Until I get caught up, I'm not signing up for any more. I'll be reviewing this book soon, so stay tuned. It deals with why Wicca is so tempting to teenagers (particularly to girls) and why it is so dangerous.
Music Meme
I think this is the first time I've ever used the word "meme." Miss Vox tagged me over a month ago to do this - and since I didn't get a pingback for some reason, I almost missed it. Then I wrote it on my todo list so I could reschedule it umpteen times. Total … Continue reading Music Meme
Think Before You Look
I've signed up to review several books from Mind & Media, and they all came in while I was away in Germany. Now I'm behind. Oops. 😛 The first book is "Think Before You Look" by Daniel Henderson. Subtitled "Avoiding the Consequences of Secret Temptation," the book is a biblical examination of the problems pornography … Continue reading Think Before You Look
Whimsy
At The Journey, Rodney wonders about insects with low self-esteem. There's something wrong with Rodney. Officials in Rome, Italy, have solved one of the world's most pressing problems by banning the use of round goldfish bowls. If you want to Taunt Libs, there are some new t-shirts available. Hey, it's what they think about conservatives … Continue reading Whimsy
Far Left, Far Right
Far Left: Al Franken is laughing it up, I suppose. Nobody else is, because he's not funny. He's promoting his new book on Amazon with a video clip showing how good it feels to kick a conservative between the legs. Michelle Malkin has video stills and here is the video clip. Basically, he questions a … Continue reading Far Left, Far Right
H is for Handcuffs
An Elmo impersonator was arrested in Hollywood yesterday. Must have been traumatic for children nearby to see a Sesame Street character led away in handcuffs. LOS ANGELES - The red and cuddly Sesame Street Muppet Elmo has learned a new lesson: 'H' is for handcuffs. A man dressed as the character was one of three … Continue reading H is for Handcuffs
Good Reading Links for Monday
Baldilocks does a little Jesus-preaching and quotes liberally from C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity. I love to read about people who take yet another step of sanctification and realize something about themselves needs to change. I'll be working on the same thing for, oh, the rest of my life. The Bible says that Satan is the … Continue reading Good Reading Links for Monday
The Resume of Jesus Christ
The Resume of Jesus Christ Address: Ephesians 1:20 Phone: Romans 10:13 Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my … Continue reading The Resume of Jesus Christ
Danger Train Hotel
Why is Houston Metro using our tax dollars to build hotels? If they've run out of transportation projects, shouldn't we taxpayers get our money back instead?
Tom DeLay's Smile
Tom DeLay isn't cooperating with the Democrats. They wanted a media circus yesterday, complete with mugshots they could use for their upcoming campaigns. Instead, Tom DeLay turned himself in in Houston and smiled a big cheesy grin for the camera. The November elections will be over before DeLay's trial begins - which was the whole … Continue reading Tom DeLay's Smile
One Out to Go
One out to go. One measly out, and the Astros are going to the World Series. And then a single by St. Louis puts a man on base. And another single. And then Pujols belts it out of the park. He hit it so hard I thought he had punched a hole in the roof. … Continue reading One Out to Go
Rising Property Taxes Again
The taxman cometh and the taxman taketh away. Property taxes have risen statewide in Texas 41% in 4 years. And compared to other state, Texas has no income tax, so property taxes are very high. On a $100,000 home, property taxes are $3,000 - $4,000 a year. And they're about to go up yet again. … Continue reading Rising Property Taxes Again
The Religion of Harriet Miers
Bush has gone an additional step too far. Last week in the face of criticism, he defended Harriet Miers with a wink and a nod. "Trust me," he said. I don't because Bush isn't always conservative, especially on fiscal matters. So I announced my opposition to Harriet Miers, not because I don't think she's a … Continue reading The Religion of Harriet Miers
Professional Snorer
Except for the part where I can't figure out how to get paid for it, I could snore professionally. I should have kept y'all up-to-date along the way, but I didn't. C'est la vie. I snore when I'm on my back... and my side. Even on my stomach. If I slept hanging from my ankles … Continue reading Professional Snorer
Sproing!
I've mentioned my radical weight loss plan before, and I'm happy to report I've lost 35 lbs. since last November. I've been pleased with the skinnier me, though my goal is another 20 lbs to go. So this morning, a nice pair of slacks that I haven't worn in maybe 7 years beckons me. "Try … Continue reading Sproing!
Bad Behavior
Spammers are annoying. I know I've mentioned this before - behind the scenes here at Chasing the Wind I delete a lot of spam. If you're a first-time visitor, your comments are automatically moderated, meaning I have to approve it. Once I've approved one, the rest are automatically approved unless you use a naughty word. … Continue reading Bad Behavior
Astros Playoffs
Man, what a game yesterday. I thought we had missed the game when we tuned in at the 10th inning. Had no idea the game was just starting. 5 hours 50 minutes, 18 innings, 23 of 25 players used. And the last time Roger Clemens was used in relief was 21 years ago. Go 'Stros! … Continue reading Astros Playoffs
Germany River Trip to Mosel
Thanks to my business partners, I now have some nice photos of the weekend excursions we went on. I have some lovely pictures of the machinery we came to review and inspect, but you don't want to see those. 😛 First of all, the trip down the river to Mosel. This would have been a … Continue reading Germany River Trip to Mosel
Musical Tastes of Germany
I'm not sure what I expected; a nation of oom-pah music, I suppose. But here's an interesting little tidbit: while most people in Germany speak not a word of English, the music the primarily listen to is entirely English. Out in the plaza, they happily sing along to old John Denver, The Carpenters, and The … Continue reading Musical Tastes of Germany
Mechanical Investing for October 2005
Much improved over last month, much improved. Nothing to complain about. 🙂 I know the market goes up and down - makes me seasick sometimes. But I'm in it for the long haul. So if I lose money occasionally, I still think the market over the next 20 years is the place to be. Last … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for October 2005
Heidelberg Castle
I spent the day touring Heidelberg Castle. Feel free to drool.
Two Tickets to Heidelberg
The Germany trip is half over, and this is a long German weekend. Monday is Unification Day and they're celebrating either the East-West German reunion or the fall of the Berlin wall. I've been told both by local Germans, and I'm currently without an internet connection to check. I'm typing this into Notepad to past … Continue reading Two Tickets to Heidelberg
2005 Hurricane Rita Storm Damage in Houston
With all the news lately about Hurricane Katrina, we shouldn't forget that Houston has had it's share of devastating weather also. The attached photo illustrates the damage caused to a home when Hurricane Rita passed through the Houston area a couple of days ago. It really makes you cherish what you have, and reminds us … Continue reading 2005 Hurricane Rita Storm Damage in Houston
Church Service in Germany
I have much to be thankful for this morning. My wife and family are safe and there has been little or no damage. Diane has no electricity, but she does have a phone, and my phone bill from here will be horrendous. She and the puppies spent the night in the homemade "bunker" under the … Continue reading Church Service in Germany
What I Have Seen Since Katrina:
The poor and the wealthy hurt by the storm, Black, white, Hispanic, oriental and Indian all hurt by the storm. Christian people giving, giving, giving. Churches going all out to minister in Jesus' name Neighbors going door to door helping one another Thugs and hoodlums going door to door looking for someone vulnerable. Ice and … Continue reading What I Have Seen Since Katrina:
Rita Update Needed
Normally, people come to Chasing the Wind to get information. Except while I'm in Germany, information is scarce. What's the damage like in Houston? Any flooding or wind damage? Anybody seen my wife?
Should Wal-Mart rebuild
CNN did a pole today and ask if Wal-Mart should be in charge of rebuilding the area wrecked by hurricane Katrina. Mixed answers came back in the form of emails but I thought it was hilarious that anyone would pose such a question. Feedback ranged from Stop asking the government for help and handouts, surfers … Continue reading Should Wal-Mart rebuild
Sunrise Over Nova Scotia
I had forgotten how interesting traveling can be; it's been over 6 years since I returned from Singapore. I woke yesterday morning to a very lovely sunrise over Nova Scotia from 35,000 feet. I am in Duisberg, Germany now on business and enjoying the cultural differences. For one thing, I have a very German last … Continue reading Sunrise Over Nova Scotia
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Today is National Talk Like a Pirate Day. All posts and comments today are automatically "piratized." Comment all you want today on this post and you're automatically a pirate! (Technie note: WordPress plugin for Pirates available at Geek Ramblings.)
Kenya Mission Trip
God has been begun preparing me to be a part of an upcoming mission trip; I want to experience first-hand the needs of another culture and to help evangelize our lost world. Our mission group is scheduled to depart for Africa by the end of this year 2005. We have been preparing and planning for … Continue reading Kenya Mission Trip
Haphazard Posting
Stephen the Redneck Blogger will be filling in yet again for me over the next month. Give him a hand, but make sure he washes it first if he's been playing with his animals. I don't know how accessible I'll be over the next month - I have 3 separate business trips planned for Duisberg, … Continue reading Haphazard Posting
Kasey Kahne's Girlfriend
No wonder so many people come here looking for Kasey Kahne or Dale Earnhardt Jr.s girlfriend. Why is Chasing the Wind ranked #2 on this site for Kasey Kahne and #1 for Dale Earnhardt Jr. ? Bizarre. (I almost wrote "bizzare" or perhaps "bizare" or "bizzarre" but that's just pandering to the search engines so … Continue reading Kasey Kahne's Girlfriend
Computer Gymnastics
I didn't get to read or post today. So solly cholly. It started when I asked my company if I could borrow a laptop for an upcoming business trip, which they thought was a good idea. They even gave me extra stuff to do on the plane. 😛 When they dropped off the laptop, the … Continue reading Computer Gymnastics
Astroworld Closes
Six Flags / Astroworld is closing after 37 years. The property it is sitting on is worth roughly $110 million, or $1 million an acre. I haven't been in years and years. The rides were shorter, the lines were longer, it had a "hoodlum" feel about it, the gift shops were full of overpriced trinkets. … Continue reading Astroworld Closes
Protesting Jobs That Are Better Than Yours
Let's say you're a union (United Food and Commercial Workers, UFCW) and you're upset about the low wages Wal-Mart pays. Let's also say that since none of your union is interesting in picketing, that you decide to hire non-union temporary workers to picket for you in the 104°F heat. Good idea? I think not. Wal-Mart … Continue reading Protesting Jobs That Are Better Than Yours
The Real Katrina Tragedy
The real tragedy from Katrina is not the wind, the rain, or the flooding. No, the real tragedy is that number of dangerous animals parading around on two feet. From a link from Vox comes this story at Useful Fools. It's too graphic to repost here in it's entirety, but two survivors of the Superdome … Continue reading The Real Katrina Tragedy
The Bible or the Axe
William O. Levi The Bible or the Axe One man's dramatic escape from persecution in the Sudan When I first read the title, I assumed this book would be about a man having to choose whether to renounce his faith or be killed. It was that, but it was more. William's grandfather explained to him … Continue reading The Bible or the Axe
Ill Wind May Not Blow to the Whitehouse
Will Hurricane Katrina spell the end of George Bush's Presidency? Almost certainly yes, with a few caveats. 😛 As the full horror of Hurricane Katrina sinks in, thousands of desperate columnists are asking if this is the end of George Bush's presidency. The answer is almost certainly yes, provided that every copy of the US … Continue reading Ill Wind May Not Blow to the Whitehouse
Albums You Know By Heart
Doug over at Coffeeswirls has a post about his top albums after he read the Top 500 Albums of all time. His list has a lot harder rock than I listened to. Yes, I know, this post does two things. One, it dates me. Yes, I called them albums, not CDs. Two, I forget. Probably … Continue reading Albums You Know By Heart
Christian Carnival #86
Go read the best of Christian blogging today at Technogypsy.
Katrina: Search for Missing People
There are many websites trying to help people find missing loved ones in the wake of Katrina. Yahoo has created a "metasearch" page where you can search all of the Katrina missing persons websites at once.
Relief Efforts at Texas A&M
I'm happy to see my Alma Mater, Texas A&M University, is helping out the refugees from Hurricane Katrina: From: President Robert M. Gates [mailto:president@tamu.edu] Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 2:47 PM To: undisclosed-recipients Subject: Relief Efforts at Texas A&M To: Faculty, Students and Staff Subject: Relief Efforts at Texas A&M Any Aggie of any age … Continue reading Relief Efforts at Texas A&M
Birds and the Bees, 2005 Style
A little boy goes to his father and asks "Daddy, how was I born? The father answers: "Well, son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway! Your Mom and I first got together in a chat room on Yahoo. Then I set up a date via e-mail with your Mom and … Continue reading Birds and the Bees, 2005 Style
Book of Daniel
Earlier this year, I wrote about Bible Fiction on television. I watched part of Revelation. It was too slow for my taste, and the nun who supposedly devoted herself to the Glorious Reappearing of Christ sure didn't know much about the Bible. For the most part, though, they treated faith with respect, and I had … Continue reading Book of Daniel
Christian Groups and Hurricane Relief
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the hundreds of thousands of people impacted by Hurricane Katrina yesterday. Reports are sketchy, but perhaps 55 people have died and anywhere from $9 billion to $20 billion in damages. If you'd like to help out, Christian organizations are providing relief and will put your donation to good … Continue reading Christian Groups and Hurricane Relief
Piggy Bank
Look at my piggy bank after I bought gas yesterday.
Discount Religion
Welcome to my world
As Mike put it, we live deep in the wood. We like it that way. There are no neighbors that we can see. We built our house on a hilltop overlooking a now closed dairy farm. We live the quite, down to earth life and not that we have any qualms with the big city, … Continue reading Welcome to my world
Redneck Bloggin'
And now, the guest host of Chasing the Wind for the next 5 days..... it's Stephen! Take it away, bro. 🙂
I'm On the Phone
I have a Cingular cell phone account. My wife has an AT&T cell phone account, but AT&T is owned by Cingular. I want to combine these onto a single bill. I call Cingular Migration. They tell me I have to call AT&T Customer Care first. AT&T Customer Care tells me they have to transfer the … Continue reading I'm On the Phone
Evolving Tactics
Diversity. Inclusion. OpinionJournal makes the point that conservatives are using tools normally reserved for liberals: But on a variety of fronts conservatives are using arguments and tactics heretofore under patent protection by the left, including pushing for activist judges (with four decades of liberal jurisprudence on the books, the left's best hope is judges who … Continue reading Evolving Tactics
Didn't Change Mind; Still Dislike the Left
A recent visitor took umbrage with with my Religious Linkage for Monday post last week. Part of that post was a Worldnet article called "10 Reasons I've Grown to Despise the Left." The visitor disagreed with the post and cited all sorts of things wrong with right wingers. I threw a penalty flag in my … Continue reading Didn't Change Mind; Still Dislike the Left
Redneck Writing
Don't be alarmed. I have several travel days scattered throughout the next couple of months, and rather than let Chasing the Wind sit idle during those times, my brother Stephen will be guest blogging. Now, while I enjoy the simple pleasures of country life and the moral clarity and family values that simple living encourages, … Continue reading Redneck Writing
Full Vs. Partial RSS Feeds
First, if you're not some techy-geek, skip this post. Better yet, post a comment that says, "I have no idea what you're talking about." Make sure you click on one of the smiley faces that best describes your feelings. Second, Dwight is running an experiment on Full versus Partial RSS feeds. You might be surprised … Continue reading Full Vs. Partial RSS Feeds
Church for Men
When Diane & I discuss dating topics with other church singles, always we end up discussing the proper roles of men and women in both dating and in marriage. Usually we end up agreeing that men are not taking the role of "spiritual leader" properly in accordance with Ephesians 5 and 1 Corinthians 11. The … Continue reading Church for Men
One Ugly Dog
Man. That's got to be the ugliest dog I've ever seen. Some may call it a tale of beauty and the beast. But Sam, a 14-year-old pedigreed Chinese crested, and a three-time champ in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest, is the dog of Susie Lockheed's dreams. Lockheed, 53, enjoys massaging Sam's fleshy, thin, potato-chip ears … Continue reading One Ugly Dog
Science Made Stupid Again
I stumbled across a funny site called "Science Made Stupid" and started writing a post about it... Introduction Since the dawn of time, man has looked to the heavens and wondered: where did the stars come from? He has looked at the great diversity of plants and animals around him and wondered: where did life … Continue reading Science Made Stupid Again
Galloping Buzz
About 6 months ago, my computer at work started to make a random buzz once in a while. Not often, not a constant buzz, but a particular pattern that only happened occasionally. Sort of a "bzz.. bzz.. bzzz.. bzzzzzzz" pattern. Last month, my computer at home started making the same buzzing noize. At home, I … Continue reading Galloping Buzz
Chickens as Pets
The New York Times has a story that more and more people are raising chickens as pets. This doesn't come as any surprise to me. My brother happily raises chickens every bit as funny looking as these. As my brother puts it, both he and the chicken get a lot out of the relationship. He … Continue reading Chickens as Pets
Pool of Siloam
In the Gospel of John is the story of Jesus curing a blind man. At the time it was commonly accepted that if you were blind or had a deformity that it was caused by sin. The desciples asked Jesus whether the blindness was caused by the blind man's sin or by the blind man's … Continue reading Pool of Siloam
Religious Linkage for Monday
I kept waiting for Monday to let up; doesn't look like it's going to happen. So instead of thought-provoking commentary, here's a couple of interrelated links: 10 reasons I've grown to despise the Left ...and why you should, too Yeah, I know it's written in an inflammatory way, but look at the list, especially if … Continue reading Religious Linkage for Monday
Jesus: An Intimate Portrait
I enjoyed this book immensely; Jesus: An Intimate Portrait of the Man, His Land, and His People is written clearly and easily and provides an engaging story of the life of Jesus. The four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell complimentary stories of Jesus, and one must read all four gospels to understand … Continue reading Jesus: An Intimate Portrait
Baptizing Dead Babies
If you're a proponent of abortion, one of the beliefs you must have is that no baby actually exists; at best, it's a lump of tissue. I've heard many opinions on exactly when life begins, from conception to the first cell division to the first heartbeat to out-of-womb viability all the way to birth. I'll … Continue reading Baptizing Dead Babies
My Name Is John Daker
It's sort of like a talent show. Only without the talent. After viewing a few of them, come back here and tell me who your, er, favorite is.
Mechanical Investing for August 2005
I'm a day late for trading. I started to review the mechanical trading stocks yesterday but my head wouldn't cooperate. 😛 Investments improve yet again this month. I'm up 7.9% for the last weeks and up 1.0% for the year. The Dow is down 1.0% this year. Holding for another month: Ticker Bought Now Months … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for August 2005
Progressive Christianity
I'm convinced the liberal left is working on a new tactic - to claim christianity for themselves. That's right, if you believe in the right to have an abortion, they're working on scripture interpretation to support it. Gay marriage? They push a "God is Love" approach that allows homosexuality and completely skip over the "homosexuality … Continue reading Progressive Christianity
Insane Frog From Beverly Hills
Follow these links in order. First, the Insanity Test that's been around a while: Insanity Test How did you do? Did you laugh? For those of you who couldn't get the link to work, here are the lyrics: Beh-ding ding ding ding dididing ding bing bing pscht, Dorhrm bom bom bedom bem bom bedom bom … Continue reading Insane Frog From Beverly Hills
Terrorists Still Hate Us
Even though the title of this article says, "Muslim world rejecting violence, says poll," that's not the conclusion I get from reading the results. The survey found that in Turkey, Morocco and Indonesia 15% or fewer said that suicide bombings and other acts of violence against civilian targets in defence of Islam could be justified; … Continue reading Terrorists Still Hate Us
John Roberts Replaces Karl Rove
What happened to all the Karl Rove stories? Karl Rove go *poof* as the news media gears up to oppose John Roberts for the Supreme Court. The Karl Rove stories were just like the Tom DeLay stories. There was no meat to them, no substance, just media frenzy looking for something to damage Bush. The … Continue reading John Roberts Replaces Karl Rove
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
I finally finished I don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist. I was slow at reading the full book only because there was so much to provoke thought, especially in the first half of the book. Essentially, IDHEFTBAA (pardon the abbreviation; it's a long title) gives a step-by-step apologetics approach to Christianity, all the … Continue reading I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
Chasing the Wind 
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