The Mark of the Beast

OK, I’m just being dramatic, but what are they thinking???
Saddleback church have come up with a cool new card for people to swipe in every time they turn up to something, tithe or simply walk through the church doors.
If somebody came up with this in real life (as opposed to church life) there would be [...]

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Singing a new song

T Michael Cart posted this to my Facebook today.  I am usually extremely wary of anything that comes from Hillsong for various reasons, but this one struck a chord.  It’s somehow real, not just the usual fluff and hype.

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A Christmas Message

To those who have family and friends around you this Christmas I pray that you will become closer, the ties that bind you will become stronger and that your days would be full of joy.
To those who will not have family and friends to spend Christmas with I pray also that you would be full [...]

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I have nothing to say

I don’t know why, there just isn’t really anything I want to convey right now.  So this will likely be my last post until after Christmas.  I said “likely” because I’m not all that good at placing these kinds of restrictions on myself!
A few teency news items for you in the meantime:
- We managed to [...]

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Apologies…

for my sudden disappearance from the blogosphere.  There are several reasons for it and I thought I’d update you quickly.
1. I have been ridiculously busy with stuff – it seems like we have something on almost every day.  I guess it’s the pre-Christmas thing mostly!
2. My washing machine broke down so I was handwashing.  Yay [...]

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Proof positive!

That George Bush should never have been elected, let alone re-elected and allowed anywhere near that red button.  Why?  Because it’s these people who voted him in.
It’s an old clip, but a goodie.  Oh, and I think the Chasers are the best thing on TV and I can’t wait for the next series.
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Today is Blog Comment Day

Thanks to John Smulo for such a fantastic idea.  If you want to join in it’s not too late – head over here for details.
Off to comment on some blogsies…  I’ll post links to my comments in the comments section of this post, in case anybody’s interested in where I’ve been.  I’d love to hear [...]

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Dentistry…

…must be the worst profession in the world.  At least, if you have me as a patient.
I have a bit of a needle phobia.  I say a bit, but I mean I sob, shake and hyperventilate.  It’s not easy to administer anaesthetic to a person while they are sobbing, shaking and hyperventilating.
This is probably TMI, [...]

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More Linkages…

[Cartoon by Jon @ Asbo Jesus]
So much has happened this past week or two that I had to bring your attention to the best bits again.
His Krustyness, Brant Hansen returned to the blogworld.
Erin explores that elusive Something Else.
Mork denounces the Church of the Rich.
Kathy Escobar welcomes pain.
The iMonk writes an open letter to Ed Young.
Mark reveals [...]

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The Deconstructed Christian Goes To Church

I did it.  Yesterday I went to church.  REAL church.  You know, the kind that has ushers and foyers and stadium seating and lots of lights and music and stuff.  First time since before Easter 2006.
Some people we know have started going there, and we went along with them to visit.  To be fair, it’s [...]

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