tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73183992011-06-08T02:12:19.272-04:00<center>"It's not YOUR quest. It's not MY quest.<br>We're on this journey together, so it's OUR QUEST!"</br></br>This blog is for the purpose of carrying on dialog about Quest@Kingsway, God and spirituality in general.</br></br>Quest@Kingsway is a group of Christians in Seffner, FL who are trying to figure out<br>what real spirituality looks like in a modern context.</center>Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.comBlogger981100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1160968255772991712006-10-15T23:02:00.000-04:002006-10-15T23:10:55.796-04:00

Quest PageAnthony aka Minister of MayhemJohn aka Mininstigator

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1141237741699495382006-03-01T13:29:00.000-05:002006-03-01T13:31:18.396-05:00

It's been a long time since I posted, but I found this article that fits perfectly with the theme of the blog.Supersede Me - Evangelicals rethink how to convert Jews. By Mark OppenheimerI hope you enjoy it, and comment if you wish.What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1131544522740254412005-11-09T08:55:00.000-05:002005-11-09T09:12:27.063-05:00

In private meetings with senators who support abortion rights, Alito has said the Supreme Court should be quite wary of reversing decisions that have been repeatedly upheld, according to the senators who said it was clear that the context was abortion."He basically said . . . that Roe was precedent on which people -- a lot of people -- relied, and been precedent now for decades and therefore

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1129652452878486082005-10-18T12:20:00.000-04:002005-10-18T12:20:52.883-04:00

While I may have offended some of you with my commentary on W a few post ago, I want to offer you an outlet that is just as offensive to me. Make no mistake that I consider the following link to be sacrilegious. Should you elect to purchase a bushfish I reserve the right to openly, publicly and ruthlessly ridicule you. BushFish.org: Supporting God and Country

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1129651794281667342005-10-18T12:09:00.000-04:002005-10-18T12:09:54.323-04:00

Here's an interesting link that I found: What would Jesus blog? - Tech News & Reviews - MSNBC.com I haven't checked the links so proceed from this link on your own recognizance.

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1128430729387162152005-10-04T08:58:00.000-04:002005-10-04T08:58:49.436-04:00

Here is an article, that because it so articulately states an opinion I agree with seems to me to be fair, balanced and reasonably objective: Whither Roe v. Wade? - Newsweek National News - MSNBC.com The President won the vote of the church with his moral position as supporting a "culture of life." Yet at every possible juncture at which he could have had influence in support of a "culture of

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1126787179550669762005-09-15T08:26:00.000-04:002005-09-15T08:26:19.583-04:00

Rabbi Gellman's latest piece is project that may just work-The Starfish Project - Newsweek Hurricane Katrina Coverage - MSNBC.com In addition to using his plan to minister to the needs of Katrina's victims. What if we apply this plan to people already in our community that are "victims" of life in general? What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1126573008658978722005-09-12T20:56:00.000-04:002005-09-12T20:58:12.153-04:00

The Pastor has been warning us to be carefull which charities we give our money to. Here is a tool to research charities before giving your money.Charity Navigator - America's Largest Charity Evaluator

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1124729173527965882005-08-22T12:45:00.000-04:002005-08-22T12:46:34.130-04:00

In this Newsweek article, the writer discusses the current state of spiritual hunger and various attempts to satiate it in America today.What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1123767684158059622005-08-11T09:41:00.000-04:002005-08-11T09:41:24.196-04:00

Rabbi Gellman never ceases to amaze me with the unique perspectives that he offers. I hope you enjoy Paper Boats as much as I did. What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1122518336357879382005-07-27T22:23:00.000-04:002005-07-27T22:38:56.363-04:00

Tonight I was coverring for David in youth, and the past 2 weeks have been so hectic that I struggled to find something to talk about. Well, one of the best albums recently put out there on the alternative/grunge/punk rock scene, especially lyrically, is "American Idiot" by Green Day. One of the songs on the album is called "The Jesus of Suburbia," but a line in another song referring to "The

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237162499656438865noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1121777507860210232005-07-19T08:51:00.000-04:002005-07-19T08:51:47.893-04:00

Here is an article that I enjoyed Lessons learned from monkeying with history - U.S. News - MSNBC.com What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1121267121162600612005-07-13T11:05:00.000-04:002005-07-13T11:05:21.220-04:00

I found this article interesting: Most gays, and psychologists reject conversion - U.S. News - MSNBC.com As many of you know I'm concerned with the way the church has treated the gay community and how we can reach out to them after the abuses they have suffered in the name of Jesus. Please read the article and tell me: What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1120144822967718942005-06-30T11:20:00.000-04:002005-06-30T11:20:23.006-04:00

This is inspiring to me. This young lady took what must have been one of the most difficult situations of her life and used it as an opportunity to focus on people who had a worse situation than herself. Would-Be Bride Throws Homeless a Party - Yahoo! News What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1119967463692460712005-06-28T10:04:00.000-04:002005-06-28T21:24:44.386-04:00

There were two rulings concerning public displays of the Ten Commandments yesterday. Essentially, one ruling was that if it is part of display to show the role of the Ten Commandments as a foundational document to our legal system then it was okay, but if it was for the purpose of pointing to a Christian heritage or an attempt to identify America as a "Christian" nation then it was not okay.I am

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1119901411876856292005-06-27T15:08:00.000-04:002005-06-27T15:43:31.906-04:00

I am a bit exasperated.I attempt to bring you fresh perspectives, provocative articles and the like. I also try to avoid using this space for my own endless diatribes. It is my intention to create dialog so that we can grow together in our efforts to discover more about ourselves, our beliefs, our community and how to bring all of these together. When, I post something and there is no response

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1118861187937782812005-06-15T14:46:00.000-04:002005-06-15T14:46:27.986-04:00

"Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right'. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." -- Napoleon Hill (1883-1970) Author, personal success pioneer

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1118844725688770842005-06-15T10:12:00.000-04:002005-06-15T10:12:05.743-04:00

I found this article:Religious right, left meet in the middle - washingtonpost.com Highlights - MSNBC.comIt appears that I am not alone in my efforts to find a middle path. The article touches on a lot of the Hot Button issues. What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1118628667009263532005-06-12T22:05:00.000-04:002005-06-12T22:11:07.016-04:00

Happy birthday to Ourquest Blog.Although, the one year date is actually Thursday 6/16. We rolled over a 1000 visits some time last night, and I thought that it is note worthy that we are hitting these two milestones in the same week.Thank you, readers for making this a great year.I'm looking forward to next year. I hope you are too!

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1118436499530684632005-06-10T16:16:00.000-04:002005-06-10T16:48:19.550-04:00

On one of the other Blogs that I read, another reader had maligned me with an accusation that I had voted for Bush and was of low intelligence, because I am a middle class, doughnut eater. I felt an obligation to defend my honor as an intelligent, Kerry supporting, middle class, doughnut eater (with more humor than malice). But, one of the moderators saw fit to chastise the four of us who

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1118284938654087382005-06-08T22:42:00.000-04:002005-06-08T22:42:18.690-04:00

In this article by Rabbi Gellman, he reminds us why Billy Graham is almost universally respected. What if any of what the rabbi says about him could be applied to your life to make you a better Christian, a better witness or a better human? I have on at least one occasion gotten the art of sermon delivery right. If I could consistently preach with the grace, eloquence and effectiveness of Billy

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1117135423534200482005-05-26T15:23:00.000-04:002005-05-26T15:23:43.573-04:00

Here is an article from Fast Company Magazine's Networking section entitled "Instant Intimacy." Do you think this method if applied properly would make it easier for you to develop closer friendships more quickly? What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1116958028078908452005-05-24T14:07:00.000-04:002005-05-24T14:07:08.116-04:00

Here is a blog entry on one of my favorite blogs Fast Company Now, called "God is in the Details". Some of the comments get very political, but I'm interested in your thoughts on the main topic of the entry and the comments that stay on topic. What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1116948509815311552005-05-24T11:28:00.000-04:002005-05-24T11:29:20.830-04:00

This is an article about a Ministry that uses dinosaurs to dispute evolution, and how they are building a museum.I have outlined my position thoroughly in a previous post.This article says that the proprietor's father "taught him that the entire Gospel message depends on Genesis being true." Do you believe that to be the case? For me, I believe that Moses was telling a story to convey the truth

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1116290366335460472005-05-16T20:38:00.000-04:002005-05-16T20:39:26.340-04:00

Ok – so we like to watch TV. It is coming down to the end of seasons which means conflict resolution / evolution time. I noticed watching the new sitcom, Joey, on NBC, that even the writers of highly popular sitcoms have succumb to the instant gratification requiring public. Years ago on the sitcom, Frazer, also on NBC, Niles Crane waited 6 years before he was able to nab his long time love,

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237162499656438865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1115820453068415622005-05-11T10:07:00.000-04:002005-05-11T10:07:33.196-04:00

Here is an article about the Future of Money. While Mr. Watson touches on both reluctance and trust issues, he avoids the reluctance that would come from many in the Christian community. What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1115814832764460992005-05-11T08:33:00.000-04:002005-05-11T08:35:11.943-04:00

Here's the follow up story to the link I posted earlier. This story really muddies the water as to what happened.What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1115494492514318902005-05-07T15:34:00.000-04:002005-05-07T15:34:52.633-04:00

Dems voted out of N.C. church, members say Putting a morally conservative populist message face on a political agenda has throughout history won the support of the church. Many dastardly things have been accomplished this way. Because, traditionally when the church has taken sides in politics we have ended up on the wrong side. Those who forget history are destined to repeat it. What do you

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1115307753437144112005-05-05T11:42:00.000-04:002005-05-05T11:42:33.443-04:00

Wife of evangelist Oral Roberts dies - U.S. News - MSNBC.com Condolences to the Roberts Family.

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1115307644660028792005-05-05T11:40:00.000-04:002005-05-05T11:40:44.796-04:00

The evolution of a fight to the end - U.S. News - MSNBC.com What are your thoughts on this?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1114437589545223532005-04-25T09:59:00.000-04:002005-04-25T10:04:46.196-04:00

I'm loaded.It's official.I'm the 44,982,565 richest person on earth!How rich are you? >>

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1113701461316521032005-04-16T21:05:00.000-04:002005-04-16T21:31:01.316-04:00

One question that came up in our small group session this week was whether or not we each have one supreme purpose from God, or if we have seperate purposes for work, home, everyday life? If we do have these seperate purposes, are they a part of that one supreme purpose? How are they related?Ok, so maybe that was more than one question. But tell me what you think.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237162499656438865noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1113523385447082362005-04-14T20:03:00.000-04:002005-04-14T20:17:41.690-04:00

I have agreed to walk 6 miles for WalkAmerica, here is my Personal Page. Go donate. It's to benefit premature babies.(You don't hate babies, do you?);~)

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1113339568310284262005-04-12T16:59:00.000-04:002005-04-12T16:59:28.310-04:00

Pi Pie

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1112500782178984892005-04-02T22:34:00.000-05:002005-04-02T22:59:42.180-05:00

Most of my closest friends know that The Matrix is one of my favorite movies. As such, we decided to watch it tonight, and I saw something I have never seen before. Neo is "learning" all of the necessary fighting tactics he will need, and tells Morpheus, "I know Kung Fu." Morpheus simply responds, "Prove it." That's is exactly what God is telling us every day. We have strong convictions in

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237162499656438865noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1112400548401806402005-04-01T19:03:00.000-05:002005-04-01T19:09:08.403-05:00

Given the national attention the whole Terri Shiavo fiasco has received, I can't get past one question. Its not whether or not Terri Shiavo wanted to have her feeding tube removed, or whether she wanted to die in peace. The question is -- Was this how Terri Shiavo wanted to be rememberred? This question, as many do, leads me to ask myself -- what am I doing to make sure the legacy I leave is

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237162499656438865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1112108492668528642005-03-29T10:01:00.000-05:002005-03-29T10:01:32.666-05:00

Baby Pics

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1111503451903314692005-03-22T09:07:00.000-05:002005-03-22T09:57:31.906-05:00

There are times when I can reflect about what I have learned, and there are times when I'm so busy learning that I don't have time to reflect. Lately, I have just been too busy. But, for me I take every situation as an opportunity to learn. So, even if I can't reflect and find meaning right now, I know that meaning will come with reflection.Many of you know that I'm a voracious reader, and

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1111003526813708862005-03-16T15:04:00.000-05:002005-03-16T15:05:26.816-05:00

While traveling in Africa this week, my wife, Kay, and I have been following the heartbreaking developments through news and email reports of the tragedy unfolding in Atlanta in recent days.We have grieved with the rest of the country over the senseless loss of life, and our hearts and our prayers go out to the victims and their families. We have been grateful to see God use 'The Purpose Driven

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1110908190626350932005-03-15T12:36:00.000-05:002005-03-15T12:46:12.583-05:00

I read an interesting article on MSNBC about how the hostage from the situation in Atlanta is turning her life around. Apparently she is reading The Purpose Driven Life as part of getting her life together. "She read to him from The Purpose-Driven Life, the best-selling religious book by Rick Warren. He stopped her and asked her to repeat the beginning, and the two discussed its themes."It looks

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1110548143853356542005-03-11T08:35:00.000-05:002005-03-11T08:35:43.853-05:00

I work and I blog. John and Staci have other interest. See... FLANIMALLOVERS (Florida animal Lovers)

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1110331562130643082005-03-08T20:24:00.000-05:002005-03-08T20:26:02.133-05:00

Today I came across Matthew 7:6. Translated in The Message it reads:“Don’t reduce holy mysteries to slogans. In trying to be relevant, you’re only being cute and inviting sacrilege.”It goes on to say that knowing the correct password, saying “Master, Master, Master” isn’t going to get us anywhere with God. We can feign intelligence and righteousness, in an attempt to impress our fellow

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237162499656438865noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1110337456563581472005-03-08T20:00:00.000-05:002005-03-08T22:04:38.546-05:00

John McRaeJohn has come onboard as a contributor.I have known John most of his life. I have been his youth pastor and I am proud to now count him in my close circle of friend. He is wise beyond his years and solid in his faith. I hope that you enjoy and are challenged by what he has to say.

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1110170044195111042005-03-06T23:20:00.000-05:002005-03-06T23:34:04.196-05:00

To our many guest this evening(and morning for those of you just waking up in Asia): Welcome!I'm sure many of you are being linked here by the "Next Blog" button or the "Recently Updated Blogs" link from Blogspot's homepage. We seem to be high in the rotation this evening/morning due to the large number of post and comments that we've had today.Feel free to look around, check out the comments

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1110159354699456822005-03-06T20:24:00.000-05:002005-03-06T20:35:54.700-05:00

"Life is like a box of chocolates...You never know what your going to get."Please, take these words as a warning that when you hit the "Next Blog" button at the top of the blog, it will take to a random blog that is in no way affiliated with this blog. I have no control over that button, it is placed there by the host-"blogspot.com"However, if you find something interesting that you would like

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1109955805628440052005-03-04T11:38:00.000-05:002005-03-04T12:05:11.106-05:00

There is a point early on in Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" where Ebenezer Scrooge is attempting to convince himself that the visitors causing his crisis of conscience are not real and decides that what he is experiencing must just be a bad dream as the result of "a bit of undigested beef."In our spiritual growth, there are times when we attempt to ignore the Spirit's leading by attributing a tug

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1109685696771447692005-03-01T08:56:00.000-05:002005-03-01T09:01:36.773-05:00

Dear readers,Thank you for your support. We had about 60 visits to the blog in February (and, no, mine aren't included),including one from Russia and another from somewhere in Eastern Europe. I'm so thankful to live in a time when I can share my thought with the world. Once again thank you and I'm looking forward to March.

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1109366916506976732005-02-25T16:28:00.000-05:002005-02-25T16:29:37.436-05:00

I'm not trying to make light of an instance of animal abuse, but I told you it was newsworthy when a man bites a dog, just yesterday.MSNBC - Blind Scotsman accused of biting guide dog

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1109270593309439392005-02-24T13:43:00.000-05:002005-02-24T13:44:15.126-05:00

It has been said that "Dog bites man" isn't news but "Man bites god" sure is. MSNBC - Christian bookstore sells Harry Potter seem to me to be a "Man bites dog" kind of story. If I can get any of you to respond, I'd like to have a conversation about your thoughts on how Christians should interact with culture.What do you think?(BTW-I haven't read the books, and I fell asleep during both to

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1109088720148503412005-02-22T11:12:00.000-05:002005-02-22T11:12:00.146-05:00

MSNBC - Assisted suicide legal? Justices to hear case What do you think?

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1109084875534925132005-02-22T10:07:00.000-05:002005-02-22T10:07:55.533-05:00

Unless the courts stop the process Terri Schiavo will have her feeding tube removed again. This local story is being watched world-wide, and is the single most polarizing issue that I think I have seen at the personal level. People personally identify with Terri, and ask themselves; "What if I was in Terri's place?" As for me, I wouldn't want to be kept alive in her condition. To me the issue

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1108656383013123562005-02-17T11:06:00.000-05:002005-02-17T11:06:23.013-05:00

MSNBC - Pimp My Faith A thought provoking article regarding showing respect to those we help.

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1108271473274746902005-02-15T16:27:00.000-05:002005-02-15T17:28:14.400-05:00

Some of you may have noticed a disproportionate number of post regarding the sexual orientation of varying animated personalities in the blog as of late. I also hope that you have noticed that I don't particularly 'toe the party-line' with regard to issues of this nature. As Christians we have an obligation to impact our world, Jesus calls us the salt of the earth. Unfortunately, for many

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1107959155275154812005-02-09T09:25:00.000-05:002005-02-09T09:25:55.276-05:00

For a bit of amusement: MSNBC - Flintstones Are 'Way Too Gay' This is why you should be careful what you say when claim to represent Christianity. What do you think?

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This space is intentionally left blank. I'm irritable, so I'll spare you the tirades that would ensue were I to write anything more.

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January was the second busies month that we've had since the Blog's inception. Thank you for your support. I hope you're enjoying what your reading.

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In my efforts to be a responsible citizen journalist here is the official Focus on the Family response to the controversy: CitizenLink - Features - Dr. Dobson Takes on Media over 'SpongeBob' Controversy Please understand that this link is in no way an endorsement of the intolerant, un-Christ-like and perverse focus on the sex life of others that they are presenting as a "Christian" worldview. In

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The following image is a link to an article that is a thoughtful and thorough treatment of the conflict between evolution and intelligent design: However, before I make my case for intelligently designed evolution and against spontaneous evolution, the reason that there appears to be a conflict is because each position addresses a different question and neither answers the other's question. The

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In all fairness Winnie never had pants. The following article/blog entry has a link to the accused video: MSNBC - Will Spongebob make you gay? Watch at your own risk, I haven't seen it yet but will review it at my earliest convenience. What do you think?

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The media reports stories like this one, not because they take the allegations seriously but because it the allegations are so ridiculous: MSNBC - Christian groups go after SpongeBob I'll concede that SpongeBob is both gay and queer, but in the classical sense. (These words were originally euphamistic slurs used against homosexuals.) However, in an attempt to hold some irrelevant moral line

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Fear not I haven't abandoned you like I did in September. My life has shifted back into high gear. I have rearranged the furniture in my home to ensure that I will have access to the computer as soon as I get to spend at least an hour of waking time at my home that isn't spent working remotely. I have some links and comments that need to be finalized regarding last weeks court decision

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I think the way we dress for church says a lot about how we approach our faith. I was raised that you should dress your best for church. I was also raised that my faith was just like those Sunday clothes, something that had best be kept clean or I was going to get in trouble. I remember many time that I got in trouble for playing with my friends in my church clothes. The problem with a 'church

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I really thought this was going to be a good article on the nature of suffering and the conflict between the ideas of a merciful God and Natural evil. MSNBC - God and the tsunami But the Christians really dropped the ball, especially Jennifer Giroux. She has confirmed my suspicions that fundamentalism is the same religion regardless of which God it claims to represent. Her response is almost

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The following is a link to Samaritan Home Relief:Samaritan Children's HomeI spoke with Diyana, who is Dayalan's sister, and Kamalan, who is his mother. As explained on their web site they are in need of raising funds to: Find temporary housingPurchase a 4-wheel drive vehicle (his was spectacularly destroyed by the tsunami)Rebuild the orphanage Diyana has promised to send a powerpoint with

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The other day I was in the bathroom at work and allowed my mind to wander as I was standing there. I guess the wandering was prompted by the oddly shaped reflection of my elbow and everything that was behind me in the chrome of the fixtures. Then I begin to think about how if one was to attempt to reproduce the images of the twisted perspective that there would be something missing, there is

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HoustonChronicle.com - Missionary, orphans make harrowing escape

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I have been left speechless by the tragic events surrounding last week's tsunami. I find that all the answers I've learned about natural evil are woefully insufficient in the face of a tragedy on this scale. I suspect they would come across as insufficient to any survivor or victim regardless the scale. But, I found this article: MSNBC - Countless Souls Cry Out to God It deals with how people

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This is a rare occasion, that you will find the following link to the sports section in this blog: MSNBC - Reggie White had just begun to live It is significant to your life, and your beliefs. If you can, read this as though it has nothing to do with celebrity, nothing to do with sports and everything to do with faith lived out.

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I hope no one was offended by my acknowledgement of the holidays (which ever one you choose to celebrate, or if you choose not to celebrate at all.) Personally, I am offended that the holidays, all of the late December ones anyway, have become so commercialized. I am okay with the secularization, this is actually good for Christianity because it gets our message out to a broader audience than

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Fast Company | The New Family Ecosystem Last night at church, the topic of bringing the gospel to the culture that exist is more important than bringing the culture of the church to society came up. In light of that brief discussion, I thought this was an insightful article.

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Riley Savannah Wallace was born at 3:13PM Dec 9th 2004. She measured out to 10 pounds and 21 inches. She and mother are healthy and doing well.

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I ran across the following on another blog that read Nurses Top List in Honesty and Ethics Poll. I was immediately curious how clergy rated. They came in seventh. Why do you think that clergy don't necessarily rate higher than that? Do you think this ranking is an integrity issue among clergy or a public perception issue among the public? Where would you rank clergy as a profession? How

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I'd rather be busy, the waiting is wearing on me. We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Riley Savannah Wallace. She is not actually due for another three weeks, but between the weekly trips to the hospital with early labor and the other signs that she may be arriving early, it seems to have our lives on hold. Partially due to the anticipation of her arrival and partially due to

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399495810759446425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318399.post-1101933776703341062004-12-01T15:42:00.000-05:002004-12-01T15:42:56.703-05:00

Yahoo! News - 'Blog' Tops Dictionary's Words of the Year

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I would like to recommend the following article: MSNBC - My Turn: It Takes an Open Tent and a Leap of Faith How can we as a community open our tents?How can we overcome the isolationism that is so firmly rooted in our culture?I believe that we must first overcome it as a personal battle before we will ever make any headway in overcoming it in our church community or our community at large.What do

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Sometimes, as I'm preparing to write a blog entry I begin by contemplating the meaning of the theme that I'm going to write on. I will sometime go through a mental excercise of reviewing how I define certain key words in the theme. If I get stuck in my persuit of distilling the meaning to its essence, I will turn to Merriam-Webster Online. I went through this exercise with the word Thanksgiving

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Is every memory worth keeping?This is an amazing and frightening possibility. It really delves into the nature of pain and its mental components. Should painful memories be erased just because they can be? What do you think about the ethical implications of this?

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In this MSNBC article a German tabloid Bild is quoted as asking "Are we allowed to show the monster as a human being?" Is this controversial because in presenting Hitler as a human we are reminded us how close we live to becoming a monster? Are people made uncomfortable by the fear that someone seeing this film may have some sympathy for the monster or is it that they want to distance

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When you read the story of the lost son is your view of God best represented by the father or the older brother? How does this affect your actions when you find your self in the place of the younger brother? How does this affect your actions when you find someone else in the place of the younger brother?

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I would like to share this forum with others so that I am not solely responsible for all of the idea generation and content. It is both a joy and a responsibility, so if you are interested in being a contributing editor and/or writer please let me know via email.

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What a guilt inducing title! But, rest assured, it's self directed. You see, when I first started this blog about three months ago, my intention was to post something everyday. I know the frequency with which a web site changes is directly proportional to how often it is accessed, and assuming the content is of good enough quality exponentially proportional to the growth of the readership. This

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Have you ever been thrust into a situation that is so all consuming that the only thing you can do is experience the experience? I have just come through a period like this. It has been an intense experience that has not only forced me to grow, but also to be introspective about the growth. I have watched the stages of the emotions, the thought process unfold and the development of theological

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Zoe will be getting a little sister in December.  She's already gloating, but I guess I had it coming since I've been teasing her that it was a boy for the last three months. As of right now we intend to name her Riley Savannah.

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Eleanor Clift: Just as the 1960 election turned on religion, the outcome in November hinges on how well the Kerry "brain trust” handles the candidate’s Catholic problem. That was the scary conclusion at a panel Tuesday about the “God gap” in presidential politics. Shaun Casey, assistant professor of Christian ethics at the Wesley Theological Seminary, made the case that John Kerry has a religious

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A point for contemplation. Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose-a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye." ~ Mary Shelley As I am busy with the 40 days of Purpose campaign over the next 17 weeks, my post might be slimmer and more sparse, but I promise not to forget you.

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That's a loaded phrase!  What images did it conjure up in your head?  Where do you think I'm going with this post? For me personal holiness has always been focused on my actions and doing my best to live a sinless life.  I've given up on that.  If I was capable of being sinless, I wouldn't need a savior.  If any of us was capable of living a sinless life, Jesus would have never had to come to

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and whenever someone is talking to you it is the voice in your head that is telling you what is being said, what is meant by what is being said and what to say in response to what is being said. This voice is the filter through which we interpret the world around us. We see the world not as it is but as we are.Robin SharmaWhen it comes to having real dialogue, the logical implication of this

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Bible Gateway-This is the link I promised to post. The passages that pastor requested that we read are Romans 11 & 14.

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Without getting into the Pro-choice vs. Pro-life argument. Do you feel it is right or wrong for the Catholic Church to deny Kerry communion, because as a politician he publicly professes political views that are in opposition to the Church's position? What, if anything, in your opinion, is a sufficient reason to deny a professing Christian communion?

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Would you say that the majority of your friends go to church or do not go to church?If you go to church do you pursue or avoid friendships with people to don't and vice-versa?Why, or why not? (For this poll and all going forward, I will respond in the comments section.)

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Lately, I have been thinking about the nature of leadership and authority, one scripture keeps coming to mind. As Jesus is about to leave the disciples he leaves them with the Great Commission, but it is his opening statement that is stuck in my mind. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” I see three truths about the nature of authority in that statement. 1. All

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Football, baseball, basketball, tennis,...etc. Not spectator sports: Life, Christianity, and Blogging If you are having difficulties commenting, my email is now linked under my profile, send me your questions, concerns, ideas for entries and I will do my best to help. One of the challenges you might be facing is that you have to register in order to comment. You can do this with a minimum of

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Tim and I were discussing this blog the other night, and he said that when I first told him about the blog his attitude was kinda 'What's a blog, and what's the point?'.He then told me that after seeing it he began thinking about that nature of communication on the web and he alluded to how the low risk/high intimacy potential of web communication has created some illicit relationships for people

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After completing the Christian Denomination Selector Stephen and Pat were discussing the various results of tinkering with responses, and Pat's take was as follows:I think that the "religion" we have in our heads, by training or culture, is an outward expression and is different from the spiritual experience we have in our inner beings, developed through our inner quest for soul development and

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Buzz is the new term for viral marketing. (I know your thinking "I didn't know 'viral marketing' was the old word for viral marketing." But that's why your reading this Blog, to stay informed.) This "new" concept is what used to be referred to as word of mouth advertising. The viral part of it is what people are interested in, specifically the way the people communicate their opinion about a

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Hollywood Jesus-A great source for Movie Clip sermon illustrations, and a wide variety of movie reviews from a Christian perspective. Christian Denomination Selector-A fun quiz that help you explore core beliefs. Fast Company Magazine-An excellent source for the cutting edge of business trends, plus an excellent blog. *NEW!* Making Sense of Church-A poignent take on modern ministry. THEOOZE -

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A lot of people have a lot of reasons for not going to church. If you go to church, why do you go to church? (I'm not looking for the spiritualized right answer as much as I'm looking for the real answer.) More specifically why do you go to the church that you go to?

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Welcome to Our Quest! Please, register and let the conversations begin.

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