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Elections
This isn't a post persay, just some questions ... In light of the upcoming elections I'd like to know your thoughts on the candidates. How are you choosing your candidates? Do Christian values/morals matter in the upc… -
Fridays
I look forward to today because it means that I have three days in which I can rest. I'm tired and a little grumpy and to be quite honest, a little down with society. I just don't get it ... I feel like I'm surrounded b… -
Welcome Baby!
Awww, James T.W. Hodges was born today! yay!! :) Congrats John and LC! -
Tired
I'm so tired. Sometimes it seems like I'm just making an effort to put one foot in front of the other. This is the End of Summer Stress. The ESS happens when, after two months of heavy activity and little sleep, your bo… -
Atheist Quotes
Just read this ... quite interesting to see what people who do not believe in God think of God. The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” (Ps 14:1) link: http://atheistblogger.com/2008/02/15/101-atheist-quot… -
Confessions of a PC Christian.
I've noticed a trend on the internet when it comes to Christianity and it appalls me to an extent. It's called PC Christianity. It means that I am a Christian who does not want to offend anyone least they dislike me. I … -
Muslim Leader's Son Became a Christian
What happens when you take the son of a predominant Muslim leader and introduce him to Christ? Here is what happens. The story itself is rather touching and I am actually stopped by this statement: "I'm not afraid of … -
Oh, the French!
When I moved here a lot of people would say that the French hate us and that they are all these mean things etc, etc, etc. I found a story that shows another side. A lot of negativity comes from the fact that we … -
Christians, wake up!
I went to time square chruch on friday and heard pst David Wilkerson preach. I was extremely happy I went. He spoke about something that's been on my heart for awhile - the future. Today our country is facing a dow… -
Nothing, no nothing
Isn't it a great thing to know that there is nothing that can separate us from Christ's love? Not even ourselves? No matter what we do he STILL loves us? Isn't it great to know that regardless of our downfalls or the th… -
Healer
You hold my every moment You calm my raging seas You walk with me through fire And heal all my disease I trust in you I trust in you I believe You're my healer I believe You are all I need I believe You're my portion … -
14 year old Gynmast
Interesting article regarding the age of the Chinese gymnast in the Olympics:: http://strydehax.blogspot.com/2008/08/hack-olympics.html -
What has been your personal highlight of Summer 2008?
The highlight of my summer would be all the hanging out I did with family and friends (old and new). I just answered this Featured Question, you can answer it too! -
Who was your first crush?
hmmm .. what a fun question!! I think my first crush was probably the kid i sat next to in Prep B (6 -7 years old for the people that don't understand). He was different from all the other little boys in my class and I … -
an exerpt
an exerpt from the book When God Whispers your Name by Max Lucado: A revival can begin with one sermon. History proves it. John Egglen had never preached a sermon in his life. Never. Wasn’tthat he didn’t want to, jus… -
Who am I?
I am curious by nature. I ask a lot of questions, sometimes questions that make people wonder about who I really am. These questions help me to better understand a person though and so I ask them so I know more. I ask … -
Dear God,
Dear God, Are you listening? I asked you to bring someone into my life and you brought him back. That is not cool. Why would you do that? Is it that I didn't learn my lesson the first time around? Some light on the… -
Smell the roses
Hurry, hurry! Rush on by. Run, run, run But do not try to stop, least you get trampled upon And getting trampled is not fun! Count in seconds, every second counts. For every last second We take into account … -
Bella
Touching! A precious tribute to life. Nina does not know what to do about her pregnancy. She feels as though the man with whom she became pregnant is not the one she wants to be with forever. She believes that br… -
What quality of yours would you like to pass to your kids?
I would love my [future] children to have the ability to be stubborn about their beliefs. That is, to have it in their hearts that they will refuse to let if go no matter how hard they are being tugged to do just that. … -
I'm just having fun!
I went to Londonderry Vermont and Las Vegas Nevada in eight days! That was definitely a TON of fun :) In Las Vegas, Becky and I found a church - ICLV (International Church of Las Vegas) - and met a cool cab dr… -
Videos from Vacation part one
Day 3 of my first trip :: -
Videos from Vacation part one
The second day of my first trip :: -
Videos from Vacation part one
Day one of my first little trip :: -
Dream a Dream
A common phrase heard in this part of the world is "follow your dreams". What does this mean to you? What do you do when your dream does not synchronize with God's will? [picture from bentobjects.com] -
Life
Is something missing from your life? [picture from icanhascheeseburger.com] -
Surprise!
Once I was walking down a tree lined path on my school's campus and a squirrel jumped across a tree right in front of me. Startled me half to death on that early morning. Has anything like this happened to you? What… -
Thinking outside the box
I've always loved the phrase - think outside the box. Sometimes we're faced with situations that makes it necessary for us to think differently. What are some ways you thought outside the box? Some ways you were creat… -
Secrets
How many times have you felt like this person? That you are just pretending, that you aren't really living? What do you do about it? [image from postsecrets.com] -
Tuesday's Haiku
I am going on A vacation tomorrow Please enjoy yourselves! -
Christ is not a religion
It is an aged old story and it's echoing over and over again. A person (we'll call him Bob) grows up in a church or a Christian family and professes to believe Christ. Someone in the religion of Christianity does som… -
Breaking Dawn
It's out today!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *runs to the nearest bookstore* -
I know my limits!
This week was vacation bible school at my church. I've come to realise that dealing with the kids is not my thing. Don't get me wrong, I like kids ... I like playing with them, however, when it comes to kids ministry I'… -
Kids have fun at VBS
What have I been busy with this week? Well, every day after work I go to my church where we are having VBS!! :) Here is a clip of the kids singing.
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