Monthly Archives: October 2005

I was given a great honor today

Today I was honored by the incomparable Adrian Warnock on his UK Evangelical Blog.  He has awarded me the “Warnie Award” for Blogging excellence.  This is a huge honor and I am greatly humbled.  Thank you Adrian and welcome all … Continue reading

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Photo of the Day:1968 Mustang

1968 Mustang Originally uploaded by !!MNPhotoGuy. This is my dad’s fully restored 1968 Ford Mustang. Don’t drool too much you mustang fans.

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Mainstream Media Person Tells The Truth About The ACLU.

Bill O’Reilly was willing to stand up and tell the truth about what the ACLU is all about.

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Keep the Boy Scouts from ACLU’s grasp!

Pat Boone comments on the Boy Scouts and the ACLU in his piece: Keep the Boy Scouts from ACLU’s grasp!.

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Bloggers Seek to Mix Faith and the Internet

Christian bloggers are having an influence on the culture.  Many Christian bloggers met over this past weekend at the first annual God Bloggers Conference. Link: Bloggers Seek to Mix Faith and the Internet. WASHINGTON — When Johann Gutenberg’s printing press … Continue reading

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Thomas Blocks Court Ordered Inmate Abortion

Link: FOXNews.com – Politics – Thomas Blocks Ordered Inmate Abortion. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — State officials late Friday night won a temporary stay from the U.S. Supreme Court, blocking a federal judge’s order requiring Missouri corrections officials to take an … Continue reading

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I need to sell my blog…

Link: Big Media, Little Blogosphere. Jason McCabe Calacanis had an enviable problem. Advertisers eager to reach niche audiences were banging on his door. But the CEO of Weblogs Inc., a collection of 90 blogs, didn’t have enough front-page space to … Continue reading

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Do Conservative Christians Laugh?

Stacy Harp from Writing Right asks the question Do Conservative Christians Laugh?. Last week Janet Parshall was totally attacked by Randi Rhodes, liberal radio talkshow host from the dying and going bankrupt Air America. And since I am a fan … Continue reading

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How To Photograph A New Puppy

1. Remove film from box and load camera. 2. Remove film box from puppy’s mouth and throw in trash. 3. Remove puppy from trash and brush coffee grounds from muzzle.

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As pigheaded as Pharaoh

I have been continuing with my journey through the Book of Exodus, the second book in the Bible. I’m in the section with all the plagues, you know, snakes, bloody water, frogs, flys, gnats, boils (eeeeewwwww), locusts, the whole thing. … Continue reading

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Red Maple in Autumn

red maple Originally uploaded by !!MNPhotoGuy. Here are some of the results of getting out with the new camera. Go check out the other new ones.

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More Hate-Crimes Legislation

More hate crime legislation.  Why can’t we just focus on real crimes?  Don’t we have enough of that going on?  Like say stealing personal property…. Link: U.S. hate-crimes bill ‘threatens free speech’. A bill that would add "sexual orientation" to … Continue reading

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Breathtaking Photo: Sunset grace

Sunset grace Originally uploaded by LeckerDing. This is indeed a touch of grace.

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Photo of the Day:I see

I see Originally uploaded by Agnieszka. Look to the heavens and see!

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Carnival of Comedy

If you have been visiting my blog on a relatively frequent basis, I know that you know about the  Christian Carnival that is managed by Dory over at Wittenberg Gate.  But have you ever heard of the "Comedy Carnival" This … Continue reading

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What is important in life?

This was sent as a joke but it does show a pretty clear picture of what some people’s priorities are.  Wow. Hurricane Survival Kit Toilet Paper…………………………………. check Bud Light……………………………………. check Keystone Ice…………………………………. check Budweiser……………………………………. check Red Dog……………………………………… check Misc. other … Continue reading

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Our Teenagers, Ourselves: Soul Searching

By Chuck Colson October 13, 2005 First, the good news: American teenagers are more religious than many adults seem to think. And now the bad news: American teenagers are less religious than many adults seem to think.

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Avian Flu/Influenza

We are starting to hear some rather stark predictions of a pandemic caused by the avian flu that has been found in Vietnam.  Michael Osterholm from the University of Minnesota is a world renowned expert on infections diseases and he … Continue reading

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Watch out for the doll makers: American Girl

American Girl doll manufacturer has launch what appears to be a program that helps boost girls "self-esteem".  Whenever you hear those words watch out.  What is really lurking in the dark corners? "Parents need to know that this effort to … Continue reading

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Judaeo Christian: The Old Testament and Us

Ellie over at thoughts.of.a.stranger is starting what I believe will be a very interesting series on the meaning of Judaeo – Christian and how the Old Testament effects us or is important for us today.  I think you may want … Continue reading

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Christian Carnival XCI

Christian Carnival XCI is up at Random Acts of Verbiage.  The line up is really stong and I think you will learn a bit, laugh a bit and heck maybe even get a bit mad! Go check ’em out.

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Photo of the Day: Tree of Fall

Tree of Fall Originally uploaded by !!MNPhotoGuy. I was driving past this tree for several days on my way to and from work and I knew that soon it would be the perfect color for a great picture. I think … Continue reading

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Dobson Says He Didn’t Discuss Roe v Wade With Karl Rove — GOPUSA

So Dobson is under fire for what he may have talked about with Karl Rove Link: Dobson Says He Didn’t Discuss Roe v Wade With Karl Rove — GOPUSA. My question is who cares what he talked about?  Don’t we … Continue reading

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A False Assumption

By J. C. Blumhardt If you are truly humble, you will always be ready to seek (and accept!) help from others. The present genteel, self-loving brand of piety assumes, “I don’t need anybody; I can set things right with God … Continue reading

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New Camera

I have finally broken down an ordered a new camera.  Some of you that know me know that recently I have been consumed by my new hobby/passion photography.  I had purchased a point and shoot type digital camera last December … Continue reading

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