Mr. Bean goes to church (+Adventures in Revland)ME WorshipThe Orthodox Church - A visual journeyChurch ComedyTOOOOOOOOOO THE WINDOOOOOOOWSSSSSSSSS TOOOOOO THE WAAAAAAAAAAALLS...
Several of our youth participated in our worship service yesterday. Generally, the fifth Sundays are designated as their time to lead. I enjoy when they participate. When I first came here, the youth would lead the Mother's Day and Father's Day services. I didn't enjoy that too much. Yes, I know it's not about what I like or don't like.Actually, I wanted them to be a part of worship during other times of the year, to experience some of the liturgical...
okay, a few videos for you to devour. Any conversation about 'em?Psalm 23 (children reciting Scripture moves me)the iBible (oh, the truth in this video is disturbing)Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! (I posted an audio file similar to this which I think was a bit funnier)Hut, Hut Tithe (the play by play is hilarious)one of the family's favorite songs (even if you don't like the style of music; the message is re...
Superpowers that are now possible (+neatorama)Thriller via the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center in the Philippines (+YesButNoButYes) Ten propositions on faith and laughter (+42)What if we had a "jazz-shaped" fai...
I'm taking a Population Dynamics class--demography. It's a little hard to sit through for an hour and a half (anything is hard for me to sit through that long), but the information is interesting. For example, did you realize the world's population did not pass 1 billion until 1804. Then it only took 123 years to reach 2 billion. The 3rd bill came 33 years later, 4th only 14 years after that, then it took 13 years to hit 5, and 12 more (in 1999) to surpass...
Here are some ideas I wanted to share with you that I highlighted out of Recapture the Wonder. These are just a few. I'd recommend the book to you to read a bunch more.Deep within every human heart throbs the undying hope that somebody or something will bring both an explanation of what life is all about and a way to retain the wonder. Yet if we would but pause and first ponder what it is that we already see in this world of wonder we might get a brief taste...
We're back. Everything went well, we had a good time, got a couple married, saw family and got back safely. Little Rock was a nice place. I'm sure we'll share with you some of our trip--especially pictures. I almost forgot I'm a student again. It's off to class now. In the meantime you can read about the Nazareth cross. Stay blessed...j...
--How about taking a tour of prague, moscow, venice, vienna, los angeles, belgrade, or syria; visit 360 cities for a Virtual Traveling experience.--check out some unusual keyboards.--what about this guy who tried to run off with an iphone on live tv--how about cooking your hot dog the mad scientist way--caption this pic at Locusts & Ho...
I can fly twice as hiiiigh... Take a look! It's in a book! A reading rainboowwwww!The second summer session at UTSAbegins this Wednesday; I'm enrolled to take Population Dynamics. That means its back to the textbooks again (edit:: I actually received my textbook shortly after posting this). Books that I want to read are going to have to wait a while. Reading is difficult for me, however, it has become a lot more fun over the last several years. Its...
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.Realize that the Transformers aren't involved with the transformation we're talking about. They make go back and forth from vehicle to robot, but they are the same inside. What we need to get to our churches is the whole paradigm shift in our minds that keeps us from continuing to conform to...
This is taken from NPR. These really are some great photos. It is a slide show, complete with commentary. You may want to watch it a second time with the volume down and just marvel at God's creation. Sky Visions: Michael Collier's Aerial PhotographyStay blessed...j...
No, I'm not talking about my favorite dance move. If Google Earth wasn't enough for you then this is for you. Google has provided a service to the people of America.Google Moon is an extension of Google Maps and Google Earth that, courtesy of NASA imagery (thanks, guys!), enables you to surf the Moon's surface and check out the exact spots that the Apollo astronauts made their landings.Now you and I can do some "lunar surfing." Now, for an added bonus,...
Last night we went to the Fredericksburg UMC. We were attending the installation service for the Rev Robert Hall, our new District Superintendent. Personally, I enjoy these types of services; it echoes back to me my commitment and responsibility as a pastor. Also, joining in worship with other clergy is a joy.Well, as the title would suggest, we celebrated Holy Communion. Ashlei has been away at Grandma's, so we had Brittani and Nathan. Brittani knows...
