tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280075772012-01-27T11:25:54.530-05:00Jesus Christ is the Head of this humble table. May He be Praised, and Honored by the discussion here in His Holy Presence.Chuck Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06848043077150256288noreply@blogger.comBlogger2981100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28007577.post-89977124032479800582012-01-27T11:25:00.000-05:002012-01-27T11:25:54.540-05:00

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

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In church today, it came to me that Jesus takes us where we go, and church is one place where we go to make sure we're on board with him. When we're really riding on God's grace, and things are sailing along smoothly for us, it's kind of like riding from State College to Harrisburg in a nice new car. No problems, no traffic, smooth ride, pleasant scenery...we get there and we don't even think

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Don't read this article, entitled The Internet is Over, unless you want to spend a day mulling over the miserable state we are being led to by our technological wonders. I know this will happen because I read the comments...and 90% or more of the commentors reflect that feeling. It was extremely interesting to me because I recently read George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, and although the novel

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12:30 tonight on TCM.  Hope I can stay up that late... Trouble with the embed code. If no video below, go here to view... Cinematic inspiration, using the exact dialogue from St. Joan's trial.  Asked "Since you are sure of your salvation, you have no need of the Church? Are you in a state of grace?"  They had her set up for a confession of heresy. Great acting, then Joan replies..."If I am,

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Hard to think about much else after watching some of the disaster coverage in Japan. Lord, please look down on your people in Japan in compassion. Lift them up with a power that can only be from You. Comfort the grieving, and strengthen the others to be kind in consolation. Turn the hearts of your people around the world to reach out in aid by whatever means are available to us. Please prevent

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Waiting for WW III by Doug Casey...offers an interesting and insightful analysis of current world affairs relative to the history of the Muslim faith. For instance... Islam may be the world's largest religion, at least if you consider the number of real, as opposed to just nominal, believers. It's certainly the world's fastest growing, dominating the lives of about a billion people who live in

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Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. If only we knew the power of your anger! Your wrath is as great as the fear that is your due. Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Relent, LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants.

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More from Brother Lawrence... TWELFTH LETTER To the same correspondent probably, and expresses his own abiding comfort through faith. IF we were well accustomed to the exercise of the presence of GOD, all bodily diseases would be much alleviated thereby. GOD often permits that we should suffer a little, to purify our souls, and oblige us to continue with Him. Take courage, offer Him your pains

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Hallelujah!

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Probably our most difficult tests of faith involve sickness and suffering of our loved ones, or ourselves.  We know that we are healed by the blood Jesus Christ shed for us... “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”  - 1 Peter 2:24...but the healing we receive is primarily spiritual, more

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Lessons we never learned in school... Looks like I'm going to have to read a book about James Garfield. Just reading this Wikipedia page about him makes me realized I've missed an interesting character in U.S. history.

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A worthy thought in this age of impatience and immaturity...firesetter news: Trust in the slow work of God: "Above all, trust in the slow work of God. We are quite naturally impatient in everything &nbsp..."

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"Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God." - Matthew 5:9 Which US presidents shall be called sons of God? Lincoln for ending the Civil War, Wilson for starting the League of Nations, or Reagan for tearing down the Wall? Not exactly, at least according to Ivan Eland, author of Recarving Rushmore: Ranking the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty. Congressman

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5.2 million views... 4.9 million views... 4.5 million views... 7.3 million views... 1.5 million views... The Lord works in mysterious ways...

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All the apparent chaos going on in the world is tiring to watch, isn't it? That's one of the "blessings" of modern technology. Thank God it's Friday, and it's 58 degrees in Pennsylvania in February! Let's rejoice this weekend! - http://cacina.wordpress.com Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all

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If you ever wonder if heaven is real, watch this video... More and more often stories like this appear. God is reaching out to all who would hear...

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Raising children in these days is a battle of constant vigil. Taking the eye off the ball, even for a short time, can lead to terrible unexpected consequences. As Billy Ray Cyrus, father of teen sensation Miley, recently admitted. [Cyrus] told the magazine that he is scared for his daughter and compared her current path to those of other stars whose lives ended tragically, including Kurt Cobain,

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Great elucidation of the creeping impact of technology on society, and Christian impact in that society, by Dan Edelen at Cerulean Sanctum. Resisting Your Own Little World for the Sake of the Kingdom Think about it, next time you're on a bus or plane and can't find anyone to talk to...

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...is once again demonstrated in this report. Chick-fil-A Pledges Not to 'Champion' Marriage, Family Politics Why not make a pledge to support this excellent company, famous for closing on Sundays so that its employees may observe their day of rest? Eat more often at Chick-Fil-A this year, and encourage others to do the same. "We need this broken-down old building and loan, even if it's

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But, I won't sing them for you. I'll let others, in their wonderful, different, voices. Our God is an Awesome God The Lord's Prayer Shout to the Lord The Old Rugged Cross I Bowed on My Knees How Great Thou Art The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power I hope the music is this good in heaven...

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This one saved me. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.- John 3:16 King James This one saved my marriage. Live happily with the woman you love through all the meaningless days of life that God has given you under the sun. The wife God gives you is your reward for all your earthly toil.-

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An interesting instance of a public figure speaking his faith...and the consequences. Airing beliefs in politics - The Collegian - Religion

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An interesting and insightful post from JoeSettler at The Muqata. The Muqata: Which way is West?: "What's going on in the Arab/Islamic world is fascinating. With all the riots and coups it can get so confusing as to which governments are i..."

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They are demanding Mubarak's ouster and venting their rage at years of government neglect of rampant poverty, unemployment and rising food prices. If these are truly the reasons, then we need to prepare for more to come, and pray for God's intercession. For these symptoms are growing all over the world. As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell

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The riots in Egypt. Interesting video...has anyone else noticed how well dressed the rioters are these days? Seems like these electronic "social networks" have more power to generate unrest and mass violence than they do to promote world peace. Will they lead to the disposition of the despots of the world, or just to the creation of new types of tyranny?

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Great simile...imagine yourself in that situation. Brother Lawrence's eighth letter addresses focus, and lack of it. YOU tell me nothing new: you are not the only one that is troubled with wandering thoughts. Our mind is extremely roving; but as the will is mistress of all our faculties, she must recall them, and carry them to GOD, as their last end. When the mind, for want of being

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The last few days we've been in Georgia, attending our oldest son's graduation from Army boot camp. Charlie is a soldier now, and headed off to train to become a combat medic. I trust that God has a purpose in that and that Charlie will be used by the Lord in that role. As the graduation ceremony ended, and we were exiting the viewing stands to the parade ground, an officer with his family left

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The only New Year's resolution we need to make.

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WE have a GOD who is infinitely gracious, and knows all our wants. I always thought that He would reduce you to extremity. He will come in His own time, and when you least expect it. Hope in Him more than ever: thank Him with me for the favors He does you, particularly for the fortitude and patience which He gives you in your afflictions: it is a plain mark of the care He takes of you; comfort

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Praise God for working in this young man's life, that so many others may see and hear. Lord, bless him and keep him, close within your fold.

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Yesterday, my pastor preached a marvelous word of God's mysteries, both those mysteries we know about, and those we don't. Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ. I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept

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NOT finding my manner of life in books, although I have no difficulty about it, yet, for greater security, I shall be glad to know your thoughts concerning it. In a conversation some days since with a person of piety, he told me the spiritual life was a life of grace, which begins with servile fear, which is increased by hope of eternal life, and which is consummated by pure love; that each of

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One of the first books God shared with me when I came to Him was "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence. The first part of the little book are several chapters on the life and practices of Brother Lawrence, as recorded by one of his life-long friends. The second half of the book contains letters Brother Lawrence himself wrote to those who sought his advice. I have been

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As I walked across campus today on the way to my office, I noticed the Helen Eakin Eisenhower Chapel that sits across the street from the Pattee and Paterno Libraries, the main libraries on campus. The chapel was dedicated in 1955, and I'm sure at that time in that location it was a very prominent feature of the campus. Now it is somewhat obscured by the surrounding trees, and dwarfed by the new

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This year the online chatter about Christmas seems to have become more anti-Christ than ever. Yes, the posters frequently couch their comments in the context of tolerance for all faiths and practices. But I find these comments, and the arguments that they spawn, to miss the main point.Those who can't accept Christ in their lives revel in all the "proof" that certain aspects of the Christmas

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Here's a nice video illustrating some Houstonians' faith in the power of prayer. Would love to be at their next service to hear the testimonies!In the meantime, dear Lord, keep them out of harm's way!Sir Charles

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From First Things author Mary Eberstadt, comes an insightful article on the cultural effects of generally-universal acceptance of contraception; it's relationship to population-control policies, feminism, sexual promiscuity, and the destruction of the family. Who knew?Apparently, the Church has always known...but only the Catholic Fathers stood against it...to their ridicule, and to our shame.

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Author Joel Rosenberg has brought to our attention the Father Zacharia Botros, a Coptic priest in Egypt. I have sensed for some time that the Coptic faith held some key in Our Lord's plan of salvation for the world, because their faith in the face of some of the strongest and deadliest persecution in the world is amazing, exciting, and gives one the sense of what the earliest Christians must

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Please get comfortable, pray for a clear mind with which to receive, and watch this movie. Two hours long, but don't give up on it. The second hour is even better than the first, and more directly relevant to scripture. Please share your thoughts with the Round Table after viewing...Sir Charles

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Powerful preaching in a new way. Thanks be to God in His power!Sir Charles, watching from the Table Round

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One of the more discouraging aspects of President Bush's tenure in office is how good Christian folks have used Mr. Bush's political actions they disagree with to conclude that his Christianity is superficial or worse. My contention has always been that he has always been a true believer and has acted in counsel with Our Lord's direction.I think this video if further proof of that...can you

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One of the things that has stuck with me from my trip to Austria was that I picked up an appreciation for the art of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. He was a Dutch painter of the 16th century, and apparently, the first in the long line of well-known artists. Now, I'm not a connoisseur of art at all; in fact, I was distinctly unimpressed with a Rembrandt of the Apostle Paul that I was face-to-face

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The war in Iraq is all but lost from the daily news, except when another suicide bomber occasionally blows up more innocent by-standers there. Here's a good note from author Joel Rosenberg on the latest trends... VIOLENCE IN IRAQ CONTINUES TO DROP: Critics proved wrongThings in the Middle East still seem way too complex to digest to the average person, but this latest trend is encouraging.

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Words of simple wisdom and inspiration, from Brother Lawrence, in the year 1666...That we ought to act with GOD in the greatest simplicity, speaking to Him frankly and plainly, and imploring His assistance in our affairs, just as they happen. That GOD never failed to grant it, as he had often experienced.That all bodily mortifications and other exercises are useless, but as they serve to arrive

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Well, it just didn't work out like I hoped. We stayed on such a tight schedule, and the internet access was limited to hotel lobbys, so I just couldn't keep up.But a whirlwind review would go like this...we saw five different biomass energy projects and three different forests. I rode a train through some beautiful mountains, and drove a VW van all over southeastern Austria, with one of the

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Able to add pictures this morning, but out of time again. Hope to have more luck and time in the next city...for the time being, I'll just post a few pictures below with little explanation, just to project the feel of the place...auf weitersehnSir C

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Update...more pictures...A war memorial in a small town, to its dead...something to think about.An "Energy Cabin" that supplies heat and hot water to a hotel in the same town...church in background with nice bells.Some of the local cuisine...goot but very expensive.The interior of the beautiful wood building which was built to serve as the headquarters of the Austrian Forestry Corporation.Well,

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Update: OK, posting a few pictures now...these are in the lobby of the Parkhotel Schoenbraun...Well, the ride over was long. Bad weather in DC caused me to miss my connection in Germany, but I eventually got here. Stayed last night at the beautiful Parkhotel Scheonbrun, or something like that, which is across the street from the summer palace of the Hapsburgs. Took a few pictures, but so far

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This weekend, we celebrate the high school graduation of our oldest, Allie. She's been a blessing to us and we ask you to join us in prayer for her as she moves into the next phase of her life ministry. She'll be attending a ministry school this fall and we pray that God will bless her as she learns and ministers to all those she meets who would know Jesus!But first, we have a family vacation

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The next morning started early for the guards posted at the tomb. Shortly before the first tinges of gray began appearing in the eastern sky, at that time of morning that always is the blackest, a low rumble grew into a violent earthquake, throwing the guards into a frightened confusion of groggy disarray. One frightened guard fell face first on the ground and cried out in fear; the three others

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Mary Magdalene sat looking across at Mary and the small group of women that sat near to console her. She barely thought of the normal Sabbath routine; her thoughts continued to swim in and out of those last hours near the cross. His face, His hair, His feet, the blood that ran down his body and continued down the cross to pool near its base. Then, a surreal procession to a tomb, and the body of

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As the rumbling died down, Nicodemus, the man of faith, the Pharisee who had questioned Jesus concerning the mystery of being "born again", was the first to react. Seeing a prominent believer, Joseph of Arimathea, he appealed to him to use his influence to secure possession of the broken body. Joseph knew at once what to do. He hurried to Pontius Pilate and appealed to take possession of the body

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Today, we call it Good Friday. It is likely that the name came from the earlier English name, "Godes Friday," meaning "God's Friday." It was a day roughly 1,980 years ago that many still struggle to understand. On that day, a man convicted of blasphemy and treason was led with two others to a public execution, crucifixion on a wooden cross. He had been scourged, beaten raw till he was barely

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As reflected in this survey from January, born-again Christians are a mixed-up group when it comes to participation in our national political process. At that time, 20% favored Hilary, 18% favored Obama, and only 12% favored Huckabee. Others, presumably, were lower.I wonder...how could three times more born-again Christians favor the pro-abortion candidates Clinton and Obama than the outspoken

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On this Palm Sunday weekend, take a few minutes to view this video from an Arabic Christian television call-in show, and consider...The emotion of this moment must be typical of the torment that repressed spirits go through when Our Lord begins to enter where he has been forbidden by the laws of man. Thus it must have been so for so many on that wondrous day so many years ago when Jesus rode

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Another sad story in the evolving history of Iraq. The worldly struggle is once again demonstrated to us for our prayer and consideration.But consider also, dear members of the Round Table, two sides of the spiritual war for the souls of believers that was perfectly illustrated by two consecutive reader comments:"I am so outraged over this, it is burning me inside out. I am fed up with

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Well, one to end the night on. Think I'll go pray about it and see what He shares with me...Sir Chuck

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Now this is an encouraging use of the internet...and a hopeful sign of the return of Our Lord! Prophecy by video!Sir Chuck

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If you're following the presidential primaries at all, you might at this point assume the November election will pit John McCain against either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. At least that's the impression being portrayed by the major media outlets.And yet...have you ever wondered about the make-up and likely voting tendencies about those states that have yet to hold their primaries? Well,

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Here's an interesting article on the evolution of law in the UK. Seems there is growing acceptance, even by some leaders of the Church of England, that multiculturalism requires the allowance of different laws for the different cultures now living within the UK.This seems starkly contrary to the American pledge of "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" in which

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Pretty strong words in this article from WorldNetDaily. And yet, they almost seem warranted by the action being considered by the United Methodist Church. Boycott all companies with links to Israel? What is that all about?Mr. Farah's quotation of Paul about the behavior of men in the last days is a relevant and sobering reminder that there are many, many wolves among the sheep, and the flock is

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Well, another big thing in the air. This time seen in central Texas and then filmed in Louisiana the same evening. Air Force first denies, then says "Oh, yeah, we forgot.." a couple of weeks later.Isn't this really the most interesting story of the last 50-60 years?Sir Chuck

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As I travel around and listen to the radio talk shows, I've noticed a distinct movement on the part of "conservative" talk show hosts to turn against the campaign of Mike Huckabee. Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, and Bill O'Reilly are actively marginalizing the Huckabee candidacy according to their own personal agendas. Bottom line is, it is becoming apparent that traditional

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A most startling revelation from one of Israel's most honored rabbis indicates that the name of the Messiah is Yeshua (Jesus) and that he will make himself known to the Jewish people after the death of Ariel Sharon, who nows lies in a coma.Do we dare to believe?Thanks to Paul at Beside the Point for bringing this to the Round Table...Sir Chuck, searching the skies and the headlines of Israel...

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Merry Christmas to all Friends of Jesus Christ.Remember when Christmas was like this?Sir Chuck, the Blessed

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If you are an art connoisseur, you'll love this web site of The Last Supper in Detail. Takes a while to get the full resolution, but patience will enable you to view the painting as if you were standing just inches in front of it, with a magnifying glass!Interesting source of contemplation...Sir Chuck

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Caught the last part of this on TV last night, and found it quite sobering. This link has the whole show. First time I've ever heard of the MEK...and now I know they may be the single biggest impediment to reaching a sustainable peace with Iran. Well, after Israel, that is...War may win the peace temporarily, but we need God for true peace to reign.Sir Chuck

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I recently found this blog site report on the difference between the reported situation in Iraq and the situation on the ground. If reports like this could be made more generally available, perhaps the US populace could have a more positive outlook on the possibility of long-term peace in the region for our sacrifices there.It seems like the more news we have, the harder it is to have the

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Last segment....

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Part 4...

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Part 3...

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Second segment of Mike Huckabee interview with Glenn Beck...Listen closely to Mr. Huckabee respond to Beck's question..."Can a man who can quote scripture be elected president?"His answer, I think, frames the American dilemma of today... Sir Chuck

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Great interview, very well worth viewing all five segments.Sir Chuck

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(Photo:The Christian Post)In October, 1997, over a million (seemed like way over a million to me) men came together on the National Mall in Washington to affirm their commitment to serving their God, their families, and their country in the name of Jesus Christ. Promise Keepers 1997 Stand in the Gap event was unlike anything ever witnessed in this country.How encouraging, then, it is that ten

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The Altruistic Personality by Samuel and Pearl Olinger...from the desk of Sir Jason"Then let them which be in Judea flee into themountains. Let him which is on the housetop not comedown to take anything out of his house. Neither lethim which is in the field return to take his clothes.And woe to them that are with child and to them thatgive suck in those days!(Matt 24:17-19 KJV)"And I will bless

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Great new blog site, Catching Crumbs. From a young lady that scatters quite a few crumbs, herself.Sir Chuck

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From the desk of Sir Jason...This week I visited Depoe Bay, the "Whale Watchingcapital of the world." There was a nice ocean viewfrom the hotel room. And a number of interestingthings to see-the sort of collections of smallconcessionaires found in any coastal tourist town.Two things I found notable:The Historical Museum:Oregon has been blessed with an uninteresting history.There were few

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Continuing, Part 4 is here.Want peace with this twisted form of “Islam?”Here is what Osama and his followers will demand:Americans will have to give up their republican form of government and free markets.And this...We are not in Iraq for our profit! While any great deed will attract jackals who hang about grabbing scraps from the work of lions, the central purpose of our battle is to defend our

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Part 3 of this strong essay. In it he refers to "the disaster of 1453"...that is the year Constantinople was besieged and fell to an army of Muslim Turks led by Mehmed the Conqueror, thus ending the Byzantine Empire and beginning the Ottoman Empire.

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More clear thinking from John Mark Reynolds...It is important to remember the evil done on 9/11, but it is more important to understand why it was done and defeat it. This defeat cannot take place only on the battlefield, but must also take place in the minds of millions around the world tempted by Osama’s lies.One great impediment to victory is the misconception by many secularists that Osama is

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And while referring to excellent posts, I have to include this essay from John Mark Reynolds at The Scriptorium. A portion...The most serious problem with his reasoning is that bin Laden confuses his every thought with the will of God. Osama writes as if he has authority, but other than the cult of his personality he has none. Osama speaks as if he represents an institution, but he is the leader

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Dan at Cerulean Sanctum has offered another jewel of a post and follow-up commentary conversation on the issue of men in the body of Christ. He also has a follow-up posting in which the conversation comments are also just as fascinating. Here's a sample...Every study I’ve ever read on this topic says that by the time a man gets to be 40 years old, his network of close friends has dwindled to

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Another candidate enters the race for our president.He stands on "First Principles": that 1) the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are not outdated documents; that 2) our basic rights are given from God, not the government; and 3) that the power of the government should be divided, not only at the federal level, but between the states and federal bodies as well. These First

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A most satisfying and informative ending to the conference. Visited four places, four different aspects of bioenergy production and utilization here in Finland. Warning: pictures may be boring to some, but those interested in the future of the planet, press on... Check your pulse, this...is a landfill. But there is one aspect of this landfill you won't find in most other places in the world.

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Not too much exciting today...spent the whole day in conference. Have to work tonight, after getting a bite to eat. But I saved a couple of pictures of Finnish wildlife for a slow day like this...First, a red squirrel. Sir Jason, don't we have these in Portland? I remember cat squirrels distinctly, but not sure about reds.Next, a really eye-catching bird with a great literary history. But I

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Well, I thought I had my sleep system straightened out, but I awoke at 1am again last night and had to read until 4 to get sleepy. Result: by the afternoon session of the conference I had to stick toothpicks in my eyes to keep them open. Finally slipped out at 2, was going to go back and hit the hay. But crossing over the RR track gave me a fresh wind, and as I knew my blogging public was

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Well, my internal clock is almost aright now. Woke up at 1 am, read until 4, and then fell asleep and awoke at 8. After a good breakfast, out to see the town.Started walking downhill, because it looked to be the main part of town. First thing that caught my eye was this trainload of logs going by. As I mentioned, I'm here for a bioenergy conference, and the signs of bioenergy production are

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Well, after a seven-hour flight through seven time zones, I arrived in the capital of Finland, Helsinki. Much to my chagrin, I discovered I had a 9-hour layover here. If I were more adventurous, and my pocketbook were deeper, I might stumble out into the rain to look around. But the scenery here is on the dreary side today, so I just paid my 4 Euros (about 6 bucks, I think) to log onto the

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I'm leaving today for Finland, that stoic, cold land of Marshal Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim. Officially off to attend a conference on bio-energy, my spirit will be seeking to understand the Finn, and maybe get a snapshot of a good statue or two. I'll be in Jyvaskyla, which is somewhere in central Finland, a couple hours north of Helsinki. That will put me at about the same latitude as Iceland,

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My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning?David, Psalm 22:1And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"—which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"Jesus, Mathew 27:46, Mark 15:34One of the most moving and thought-provoking articles I ever read recently

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Prime Minister Maliki is a good guy, a good man with a difficult job, and I support him. And it's not up to politicians in Washington, D.C. to say whether he will remain in his position -- that is up to the Iraqi people who now live in a democracy, and not a dictatorship. You may have heard that sound bite in the news earlier this week, as the news outlets reported on President Bush's speech to

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Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. "Do you see all these things?" he asked. "I tell you the truth, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down."As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will

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Well, as Scotland and Republica del Norte dream and plan for their independence, the reality of impending prophecy bearing down on us all makes those efforts seem kind of un-important. You may have heard that the ancient Mayan Long Calendar predicts the end of time at winter solstice of 2012...did you also know that ancient Catholic prophecy seems to agree with that timing, and that Pope

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A recent white paper by the new First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, has that corner of the UK buzzing with winds of change. Salmond is a committed left-winger who is opposed to Scottish support of "US-UK imperial ventures" and would like to see Scotland move further away from its ties with the big neighbor to its south. ... our manifesto for the Scottish Parliamentary elections this year

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From the desk of Sir Jason...It is common for a group of people, whether a nation, a military unit, an athletic team, a school or a dynasty to find it's identity in a myth. Some myths regularly recur. A "myth" as I define doesn't need to be false. But it is a tale not a history.The Heroic Myth:In the distant past our ancestors did thus and so. Conquered X, explored Y, settled Z. "Thine Roman is

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Interesting development here, worthing watching, we think. Ron Paul has a great appeal to the seemingly huge constituency that thinks that the political parties have merged into one. He thinks differently than all the other Republican candidates, is outspoken on the over-reaching influence of the government on the liberties of ordinary Americans, and perhaps most importantly, has a consistent

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