Our book study...

For the next several Wednesday nights, we won't be doing a "Bible" study at church...we're doing a book study. The chosen book is "Love Wins" by Rob Bell...


As part of our first discussion we spoke about the Bible and those who are considered to be the authors...Before you get upset, "God Inspired"...I get it...but who actually took pen in hand? While we will never have their names, and really the names are not necessary in the long run, it's long been debated that there were (4) types of author and well, I found it interesting that just after we had that discussion, I ran across this article.

Our book study is not to try and prove or disprove the Bible, it's not to question the Bible...our book study is to question how we read, understand and live the Words written there...and I, for one, can't wait for next week!

Sacred Space

I've mentioned this website before, but it's been a while.

As time passes, we see people spending more and more time immersed in technology. Believers know that God is everywhere...even in / on your computer / iPad! I just read an article that the Pope now has an iPad and is Tweeting!


For those who just don't seem to have the time for prayer on a regular work day...Sacred Space is just what you need...10 minutes of peace, quiet and prayer.

It is the work of the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus. It originated in the offices of the Jesuit Communication Centre in Ireland in 1999. Being a ministry of the Irish Jesuits, it is inspired by the spirituality of Saint Ignatius of Loyola (Ignatian spirituality).

I have visited often since I first discovered the site 5 years ago, why not give it a go?

Baseball...

If you've ever had the opportunity to watch a performance by Cirque de Soleil, you know these are some amazing people with amazing abilities! What I didn't realize was their ability to disguise a pitch!



I spent a lot of years behind home plate while my daughter practiced pitching for her fast pitch softball teams...if she had pulled this wind up, I probably would NOT have caught it!

The Internet...

The last part of the video asks, "How has it changed your business?"...The church as a whole seems to have fought becoming a presence on the internet. Don't get me wrong...there are now thousands of blogs and web-sites dedicated to Christianity and the Church but we have been slow to utilize it's capabilities. I don't ever want it to replace attending church on Sunday morning or Bible Study on Wednesday night...but what about the other days of the week? And if we want to reach out to the younger generations, we MUST speak to them in ways that interest them...

We must communicate our message in every way possible...and if we do, people will listen!

Whales

I believe whales are one of God's most magnificent creatures and they have always fascinated me. Once in my life, I went "whale" watching and got to see them in their natural habitat...a 20 foot baby and 40 foot mama...it was one of the most awe inspiring events I have ever been a part of...

Just because it's Friday, I love them, it's the beginning of a holiday weekend and I'm off on a short vacation...

Humpback Whales Breeching...

Off to the races...

Nothing like a good "horse" race to start a holiday weekend!

Elephants!

Elephants are magnificent creatures. They are unique in the animal kingdom and even the youngest of children can recognize them. I never realized just how intelligent they really are...Matter of fact, they are intelligent enough to even be manipulative...watch the video and you'll see what I mean...