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Sermon Prep & Other Stuff
Well, the sermon preparation is taking shape. I've ended up concentrating on the "Do not be afraid" phrase from John 6:1-21 ( Read more... ) -
Asking for help about Photos
Yes, I have finally loaded up the software on my PC and I have photos of holidays and graduation! to share with everyone. It means I am finally ready to enter the world of photosharing and posting on the web. (Yes, and I'm sure the heavens tremble at the very thought. For those of you who don't know me that well (yet), I am somewhat technically ( Read more... ) -
Informed & Involved Citizenry
One of my favorite Presbyterian Pastors (Rev. Jim Rigby) is at it again:
Progressives: Stop Waiting for a Hero. As usual your comments and feedback are appreciated. Is this outlook too simplistic? Is it practical? Do you agree or not?
Bertold Brecht in "The Life of Galileo" has a character say:
"Unhappy is a land that breeds no heroes," to which ( Read more... ) -
We're back!
Much fun was had for a few days by the lake with good friends. Just what the doctor ordered after the hectic graduation schedule. Those who couldn't make it were much missed as well ( Read more... ) -
Camping Trip Blues
Well, we're getting ready to go away for this camping trip. It will be my first holiday in three years since coming to seminary. I've been looking forward to it for months ( Read more... ) -
Feminine Image of God
I keep meaning to write this up because I know it will interest several of the readers of this journal. The following is a quote from The Inclusive Hebrew Scriptures: Vol 1, the Torah by Priests for Equality (p.23)'The name "El Shaddai" [my brackets - used in the Hebrew Scriptures/Old Testament] is usually translated as "the Almighty," under the ( Read more... ) -
1-800-Number Follow-up
Well, I've decided to take the suggestions on board. It turns out we are signed up for that Do Not Call list, so as mcroft suggested I'm going to go and see if they can help me report this number.
Secondly, when I have the number (I get another digit every time they ring up), we're going to write a letter to the Attorney-General of Kentucky as lintra ( Read more... ) -
Some kind of scam? Help would be wonderful...
For the last 2 weeks, I've been getting a recorded message calling on my phone. It's a 1-800 number that I can't get written down fast enough, but the message is simply: "Call this number immediately." No name of a company, no reason, no contact person ( Read more... )