YIKES!!!

Just saw an add for the new Nikon lens that I want at Best Buy.

$899.99

Not to be out done... Circuit City joins in.

$899.99

All reports are that Nikon set the MSRP @ $699 though most places are selling now for around $750 since it is in limited supply.

...dang it.

I did find an interesting/novel idea, but the page link didn't work...

Build your own macro lens with a pringles can.

GOOD SHEPHERD

passion

Success

...spiritual success is more about surrender than results.

- George Barna, revolution.

Should have stopped at 10 pm

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The Word became flesh

What Equals 100%?

Got this today via Email.

What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been in situations where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 101%? What equals 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:

If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

Then:

H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K (8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11) = 98%
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E (11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5) = 96%
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E (1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5) = 100%

AND, look how far the love of God will take you

L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D (12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4) = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that: While hard work and knowledge will get you close, and attitude will get you there, it's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

Now. You know me... I thought you might want to score your own favorite words or phrases.

The Science of Origins

I'm not very knowledgeable about the science behind the theory of Intelligent Design. It's been a topic of discussion at our house as a result of the recent court decision. I understand the logic behind his decision.

U.S. District Judge John E. Jones characterized the issue in this manner:

[The school board's disclaimer] singles out the theory of evolution for special treatment, misrepresents its status in the scientific community, causes students to doubt its validity without scientific justification, presents students with a religious alternative masquerading as a scientific theory, directs them to consult a creationist text as though it were a science resource and instructs students to forgo scientific inquiry in the public school classroom and instead to seek out religious instruction elsewhere.

I think he makes some great points. Especially his evaluation of the "end around" ploy from the Creationists. My question is this. "How much science is required for a theory to be classified as scientific?" Seems to me that both theories could be considered scientific or perhaps neither should be. Intelligent Design obviously implies a Creator, though not by name. But evolution obviously is intended to exclude a Creator. I would like for the theists and the atheists to focus on the science involved in each theory and perhaps then education could gain a clearer understanding of what the scientific community understands and the remaining mystery of the things that we, as yet, don't understand.

that's just my view from here...

Read more on the article from MSNBC...

Let us pray...

I may not be in favor of prayer in public schools. Any form of religious instruction occurring in a public forum, especially with the public education of children, should be identified as such. I don't want my child educated in Eastern or Western religion unless it is identified as such and therefore I don't want to open the door to public prayers that are not identified also. As a Christian I want to extend the same courtesy to non-believers. I am in favor of allowing individuals to pray anytime and anywhere. This right is already guaranteed under the constitution's first amendment:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Micah Challenge—USA

Hey all of you "Make Poverty History" or "One" fans. While adding the "friend of emergent" button I noticed the article by Tim Hartman about the United Nations' eight Millennium Development Goals:

Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.
Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education.
Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women.
Goal 4: Reduce child mortality
Goal 5: Improve maternal health.
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDs, malaria and other diseases.
Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability
Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development.

The artilce also provides additional information and some excellent web links you might find interesting.

Read more about "Emergent and the Micah Challenge"...

Emergent US

Just got an email from the folks at emergent village. A new Site Banner is available thanks to the contribution of Paul Soupiset. Now you can promote the conversation from your site or blog. Just follow the instructions.

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