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God is not demonstrable outside of the evidence in the Bible. The Bible is proof of God by the claims (that are not demonstrable) made in it. God is responsible for the Bible. The Bible is proof of God. You only use quotes…"
December 2009 Blog Posts (53)
A New Year's thought.
As the year is about to come to a close it is unavoidable that I, and perhaps all of us, should reflect of the past year's events. For a lot of us it wasn't an easy year as a world economic crisis hit us all and recovery is slow, yet I feel that in ending the year we shouldn't think of all the negative things that have ocurred, but to think of all the good that the year brought us. To Mexicans this is the day of giving thanks to all the blessings we recived in the year and, as in the rest of… Continue
Added by Carlos Infante on December 31, 2009 at 7:18pm — No Comments
The John P. Health Challenge - Motivation for My New Year's Resolution
In my previous post, I discussed how I was going to jump back onto Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet to continue losing weight and get down to my goal weight of 185 lbs. Starting tomorrow, I'm also joining the John P. Health Challenge, since it fits in with my goal, and it looks like a fun way to stay motivated and stick to my resolution.
If you're looking to lose a little weight, feel free to join me. For more details, check out my blog… Continue
If you're looking to lose a little weight, feel free to join me. For more details, check out my blog… Continue
Added by Bill Clark on December 31, 2009 at 6:14pm — No Comments
The Manly Art of Thrifting: Shoes
So you need some shoes but don't have a lot of money? Luckily for you, there are plenty of men out there who've taken the hard work out of breaking in new shoes!
There are some real classic shoes out there that will never go out of style and can be had for pennies on the dollar. Generally, these shoes will be good as new with a little leather conditioner, some polish, and cedar shoe trees.
Before you go forth and thrift, here are some brands to look… Continue
There are some real classic shoes out there that will never go out of style and can be had for pennies on the dollar. Generally, these shoes will be good as new with a little leather conditioner, some polish, and cedar shoe trees.
Before you go forth and thrift, here are some brands to look… Continue
Added by Leo Doom Occulta on December 29, 2009 at 2:00am — 7 Comments
The Market is Innocent, Part II
"The free market failed."
"Greedy businessmen have ruined us all."
"The age of capitalism is over."
Such are the explanations that surround the collapse of the financial and real estate markets from 2007 to 2008, shortly followed by a nationwide recession. Big banks and speculators had made too many risky investments, we are told, and lost their fortunes, putting at risk the entire economy. At the surface this is indeed what took place to set up the crisis. The… Continue
"Greedy businessmen have ruined us all."
"The age of capitalism is over."
Such are the explanations that surround the collapse of the financial and real estate markets from 2007 to 2008, shortly followed by a nationwide recession. Big banks and speculators had made too many risky investments, we are told, and lost their fortunes, putting at risk the entire economy. At the surface this is indeed what took place to set up the crisis. The… Continue
Added by randroth on December 28, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments
My New Year's Resolution - One I Can Finally Stick To
Over at my new personal blog, I plan to log my weight-loss goals. The first post details my success with the South Beach Diet since August 2009, and my plans for the first half of 2010. Feel free to read and comment here or on the blog page.
New Year's Resolutions
New Year's Resolutions
Added by Bill Clark on December 27, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments
Merry Christmas
As a child I found it neigh impossible to fall asleep Christmas Eve. My parents had to repeatedly remind me that Santa only came after children were asleep in order for me to lay my head down and attempt slumber. I would then be up before the crack of dawn eagerly waiting to be released from the purgatory of my room to rush into the living room and witness the splendor of Christmas morning. I was always amazed at my cousins who seemed to fall asleep without issue on Christmas Eve and awaken… Continue
Added by Jason P. Franklin on December 25, 2009 at 10:12am — 1 Comment
Touching Excerpt from Richard Proenekke's Journal
In my last post I mentioned that I am reading Richard Proenneke's journals that he kept during his 31 years of living in the Alaskan wilderness. I am almost finished reading them, but I came across a touching and moving experience that he had. You may not see much in this story, but I did and it moved me for some reason.
May 11: Saw a sight today. As Babe would say, "Now wasn't that something?"
It was a beautiful spring morning. I decided to climb up… Continue
May 11: Saw a sight today. As Babe would say, "Now wasn't that something?"
It was a beautiful spring morning. I decided to climb up… Continue
Merry Christmas!
Added by thehuhman on December 24, 2009 at 10:30am — 5 Comments
Endurance, Character, Hope
In the first chapter of Job the man receives bad news after bad news. While one servant is telling him of one tragedy, another servant comes and tells him of another. In a matter of minutes Job learned that all his livestock are gone and his children destroyed. Job's response is fascinating:
"Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, “Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I…Continue
Added by Jason P. Franklin on December 24, 2009 at 8:35am — 3 Comments
The Market is Innocent, Part I
"The free market failed."
"Greedy businessmen have ruined us all."
"The age of capitalism is over."
Such are the explanations that surround the collapse of the financial and real estate markets from 2007 to 2008, shortly followed by a nationwide recession. Big banks and speculators had made too many risky investments, we are told, and lost their fortunes, putting at risk the entire economy. At the surface this is indeed what took place to set up the crisis. The… Continue
"Greedy businessmen have ruined us all."
"The age of capitalism is over."
Such are the explanations that surround the collapse of the financial and real estate markets from 2007 to 2008, shortly followed by a nationwide recession. Big banks and speculators had made too many risky investments, we are told, and lost their fortunes, putting at risk the entire economy. At the surface this is indeed what took place to set up the crisis. The… Continue
Added by randroth on December 23, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments
Manliness shoutout
I am relatively new here and apologise if I'm treading on any toes, but I would like to give a shout-out to the two men I was out with at the weekend. One is a long-time online correspondent of mine, and the other is his best friend. The one I know had a moment of raving about how, if he had one wish, it would be to look just like his friend, who is a good foot taller than him ('he just looks so MANLY!') It took everything I had not to fall about the place, partly because his best friend had… Continue
Added by Beshemoth on December 21, 2009 at 6:04pm — No Comments
Richard Proenneke: One Man's Wilderness
A couple of weeks ago, I watched a program on PBS called “Alone in the Wilderness”. The entire program is actual footage that Dick Proenneke took while he was living in solitude in the Alaskan wilderness. At the age of 52, Proenneke made the decision to move away from society and live in the Alaskan wilderness. He built his own log cabin and lived in the wilderness for the next 31 years.
When I first saw the program on PBS, it really appealed to me. I decided to borrow it from my… Continue
When I first saw the program on PBS, it really appealed to me. I decided to borrow it from my… Continue
Added by Raj on December 20, 2009 at 6:06pm — 3 Comments
Roosevelt
I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life, the life of toil and effort, of labor and strife; to preach that highest form of success which comes, not to the man who desires mere easy peace, but to the man who does not shrink from danger, from hardship, or from bitter toil, and who out of these wins the splendid ultimate triumph. – Theodore Roosevelt
Added by James Flintlock on December 20, 2009 at 4:21pm — 1 Comment
Theodore Roosevelt
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a… Continue
Added by James Flintlock on December 20, 2009 at 4:18pm — No Comments
Views on Rural Life
Jenn and I have been speaking with a church in Nebraska about the possibility of serving in ministry with them. Consequently I’ve been researching and reading up on Nebraska in general and the town in specific. I loved these comments regarding rural Nebraska on one particular forum:
Your just going to find that a smile and a kind word will get you a lot further ... than a snooty attitude and a hundred dollar bill!! ... If you want to see a smile ... smile at…Continue
Added by Jason P. Franklin on December 20, 2009 at 2:19pm — 2 Comments
Anniversary
Last Friday was my 10th anniversary. We arranged for a baby-sitter, made reservations and drove over the mountain to have dinner together. Just the two of us. No children present.
Speaking of presents, 10th anniversary is supposed to be “tin”. That just didn’t set well with me. I searched high and low for something else that would work. Jenn made some suggestions.
Here’s what I got my lovely wife for our 10th:
White… Continue
Speaking of presents, 10th anniversary is supposed to be “tin”. That just didn’t set well with me. I searched high and low for something else that would work. Jenn made some suggestions.
Here’s what I got my lovely wife for our 10th:
White… Continue
Added by Jason P. Franklin on December 20, 2009 at 1:48pm — 3 Comments
Interesting evening
So the little lady graduated yesterday. Had my parents in town, her parents came over plus her bff(and husband). Watched the cermony, then everyone came to the apt for BBQ, drinks and great fellowship.
Today was her party for all the friends. Went to a great bar and had a really good time. Thank god for sipping whiskey drinks to keep me going very slow(manhattens and whiskey sours).
So anyway, she was super blitzed, so I was doing what it took to get her home. Walking… Continue
Today was her party for all the friends. Went to a great bar and had a really good time. Thank god for sipping whiskey drinks to keep me going very slow(manhattens and whiskey sours).
So anyway, she was super blitzed, so I was doing what it took to get her home. Walking… Continue
Added by LShieldes on December 20, 2009 at 2:39am — 1 Comment
Not Paying for Software
Buona sera. After the reformatting adventure, I knew that I was going to be more intelligent about reinstalling the software that I really want to use. Also, I realize that I have learned a great deal in the past few years.
Some people will say to me, "Cowboy Bob, how do you know so much about computers?" Well, I really don't know all that much. There are people who make me look like a badly trained monkey when it comes to computer stuff. And… Continue
Some people will say to me, "Cowboy Bob, how do you know so much about computers?" Well, I really don't know all that much. There are people who make me look like a badly trained monkey when it comes to computer stuff. And… Continue
Added by Yankee Cowboy Bob on December 19, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment
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