I came across (j-walk blog) a list this morning that provides for us (20) excellent reasons to leave Christianity. Unfortunately, I know nothing of the author except from what I pulled up via Wikipedia. Some of the reasons I have considered before--dare I say believed. While some frown at things like this I don't have a problem with looking at someone's criticisms and honestly evaluating where our faith has been. In fact, I think that is a constructive...

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Well, since you already have your microscope out, go ahead a read it. And speaking of the Bible, the Brick Testament is a repost for us, but it seems to be making it's way around again; I would not classify some of the images as totally appropriate, but overall a neat idea.This is only if you're still looking for that perfect gift. Get our of your cave and get shopping.It seems like everyone is moving to Texas, but read this just in case you haven't made...

I couldn't resist this one. Someone sent it to me this afternoon.The other day I was talking to one of my younger buddies about methods used to discipline children.We talked about 'time outs', grounding, holding back 'rewards' until the child displayed desired behavior etc. One of the things we discussed was the act of spanking and my friend explained that no, he does not spank any of his children.He explained that what he does is to take the misbehaving...

Today I've been cleaning house (office, that is). While going through stacks of magazines (and wondering how long is too long to keep old editions), paperwork (wondering why I hadn't turned that in yet) and CDs (wondering how did I use to carry all those in my car) I came across a publication full of sermons, illustrations and quotes. This particular one was called The Tool Chest, edited by someone named James Crawford.Here are some thoughts I kept from...

Tuesday I completed my last final exam of the semester. So, with school over, yesterday I took my first complete day off in a while. It was nice. A member of the church had invited me to the gun range, and we convinced Gloria to go with us. That was a time I wished I had a camera.To finish the day, we (Gloria, Brittani & Ashlei) attended a concert. The girls (all of 'em) love Third Day. They played last night with Jars of Clay opening. This was...

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Holiday Survival KitThat's LifeGood-O-MeterThese (2) videos are from a Ball High School Band Reunion (I wasn't there); these are two cadences we used to play.Instant FunkD...

Ouch! Tell me you didn't identify somewhere. Just in time for Christmas.God Pie+locustsandhoneyYou've gotta tell people to check this one out. Stay blessed...j...