Monthly Archives: January 2009

“The Shack” – Initial Thoughts…

- Why is a critical (as in critical thinking) reading of this book essential? People are not reading this book as a work of fiction.  As I encounter more people who have read the book, I hear more gushing over … Continue reading

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lunes (or not) linkage

My (sometimes) weekly collection of interesting links, along with a few sprinkled thoughts… ~~~ Lesbian students sue a Christian school for expelling them for breaking the rules. We know that persecution is on the way…the more we cling to orthodoxy, … Continue reading

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What I Have Learned…

On a lot of things, there is a more liberal and a more conservative viewpoint. On most of these things, I tend to the more conservative side. Here is what I have learned: If a person on the more liberal … Continue reading

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On President Obama

One of my co-workers said that he voted for Barack Obama because he (the co-worker) believed that Obama would govern more centrist than what he campaigned. “So…you’re saying that you voted for the man because you believed that his campaign … Continue reading

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Holiness and Godliness

Two pursuits, yet very similar. Jerry Bridges wrote two books, “The Pursuit of Holiness” and “The Practice of Godliness”. Holiness and Godliness are two callings of a Christian; similar, but Bridges makes a distinction.  In the book on holiness, he … Continue reading

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lunes linkage – 1/19/2009

“A Modest Proposal” at Christianity Today. A couple of thoughts from the article… egalitarians and complementarians can work together to oppose abortion on demand, an issue on which egalitarians stand together with complementarians against mainstream feminism I don’t know what … Continue reading

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First Importance…

It resonates in my brain; no, in my soul. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures…1 Corinthians 15:3 This is what I come … Continue reading

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If the Tables Were Turned?

On Complegalitarian, Don Johnson tells us how a complementarian can be a poor witness based on how they react when a woman teaches.  A complementarian is not to question, not to raise a fuss, they should either not attend if … Continue reading

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Inaugural Prayer

“Bishop Gene Robinson” Homosexual bishop, praying “not a Christian” prayer, at the inauguration of the most anti-life, pro-abortion candidate to ever run for president. well…at least he’s an egalitarian.

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Email and stuff

The other thing I don’t know is whether or not my email will get to me just yet.

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It Seems My Website is “fixed”

When you type “mzellen.com”, it takes you right to the new site. What is left is administrative stuff. There are now over 339 broken links (I thought they would resolve, but not yet) Even though the web sends you to … Continue reading

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Bell Choir (2nd practice)

I got the boomwhackers I got the rhythm sticks… we’re ready to go.

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“First Importance”

1 Corinthians 15:3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, When I listen to a message I ask, “could this message have been … Continue reading

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Thursday 13 – baby steps

At some point I’ll get “official” on Thursday 13 again…but for now… 13 “baby steps” – goals that I won’t meet, but that are good enough to try for drink all my water take my supplements half the time exercise … Continue reading

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I want these…

As I am working on socks, these will fill the “shoes with toes” requirement for work, but still let me show off pretty socks.

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The Sock

I’m currently knitting my first ever sock.  I’ve knitted a lot, but never socks or mittens (double pointed needles).  My newest most favorite yarn shop showed me a new method that really works…but… I started the thing many times (Tom … Continue reading

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Photo Hunt – Hope

“For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. (Romans 8:24-25 … Continue reading

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Fit Friday…REBOOT

Oh…my…goodness… Time with my sisters-in-law is not good for the diet.  And winter is not good for the exercise plan. So…baby steps. This week I will: follow Weight Watchers Flex Plan (that leaves me lots of room for treats) Emphasis … Continue reading

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2008 in review

1) Church… We finally settled on a church.  Well, the kids like it; I settled. I will not become a “member”, but will become active in some of the ministries and studies.  There are issues, but this little church does … Continue reading

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