I have copied all the content that is here to http://www.jeffvoegtlin.com The move allows me to put all my hobbies and projects in one place. Those include my You Think Too Much blog, my quest to collect text and audio Expositional Sermons, and the Two Year Bible Reading Plan. Please visit the new site. Thank you.
I originally posted this link on February 15, this year. When I did so, I was interested in trying some of the apps mentioned in this article. It was an interesting article because I like to see the many ways human ingenuity works to create. As it turned out I did download the Mindjet app, but after a few times of trying to use it, I quit. I guess I wasn’t motivated enough to use the app.
In my estimation, there were a few reasons for my quitting:
The Mindjet software and app seem like they could be helpful to some. I even thought I might use it, but as it turns out, I removed it from my tablet.
Have any of you used the Mindjet app “successfully”? Have you found a motivational/organizational app that works for you? If so, let me know in the comments. And, thanks for reading.
Dear Sir:
In the past, our college has enjoyed a relationship with your college through transfer of credit and degree acceptance. Recently, many independent, fundamental educational institutions have applied for accreditation with the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Institutions seek accreditation for various reasons including love of money, love of prestige, and acceptance by the world. As a result, we are currently collecting documentation from several colleges and universities in an effort to give support to our current transfer policy.
So that we can continue to accept credits and degrees from your school, please provide three letters from your administration detailing why you DO NOT need TRACCS accreditation and how your institution could maintain its fundamental and biblical nature WITHOUT such recognition. This documentation may lend support toward our continued relationship with your institution.
Sincerely,
Jeff Voegtlin (thinking out loud, for the moment)
I am starting work on a gospel tract idea. This is a work in progress. I hope to be able to print a manageable size tract to pass out and possibly expand into an ebook of some type.
My premise is that the gospel is offensive to human nature. If someone knows that what they are going to read has the potential to offend, they may read it all the way through. This would allow the Scriptures to penetrate a human barrier.
I will appreciate any suggestions for making this clear and concise.
It’s time to declare victory in Afghanistan and come home — before we have to shoot our way out, http://fxn.ws/yQeU1K – Sent via the FOX News Android App.
I posted this as a status on Facebook, but thought I’d like to add it to my blog also. So, here’s my slightly expanded blog version.
We LEAVE!. And we leave pamphlets that say…..
”We’re going home. And when we’re there, all the money we save by not being here will be spent on bombs, and other weaponry. If anyone from here comes to attack us, we’re coming back. And we will destroy EVERYTHING here. Your mosque, your marketplace, your houses, your huts, your gov’t buildings, EVERYTHING!!. So ALL of you had better make sure that NO ONE trains or harbors any terrorists here. Bye. Hope to never see you again.”
A few commented on my FB status and here are my not-so-well-thought-out reactions to them.
1. We failed Afghanistan in the 80′s read the book Charlie Wilson’s War. Just think the difference our country could of made economical, political and Spiritual if we would of provided the needed infrastructure in the 80′s. Things as simple as education.
2. We should leave pamphlets that say “Jesus is coming back soon. Have a nice day!”
This morning the Muslim Brotherhood warned the United States that if United States meddling in Egypt continued they intend to cut off America ‘s supplyof 7-11 and Motel 6 managers.
If this action does not yield sufficient results, cab drivers will be next, followed by Dell, AT&T and AOL customer service reps.
Finally, if all else fails, they have threatened not to send us any more presidents either.
It’s gonna get ugly, people.
Dear Friend,
Please excuse me for not putting your name at the top, as I am sending this e-mail to many different people. I am sending you this e-mail, or else it is being forwarded to you in hopes that you will do something very simple to help our city. Ogden is currently embroiled in a very intense fight over a “nondiscrimination ordinance” that would include homosexuals and transgendered people. Last Tuesday, the city council held a work session at which over 30 people stood up and urged the city council to pass this ordinance. I was the only person to speak against it.
In opposing this ordinance, I brought out the fact that this ordinance will silence those who believe that the homosexual lifestyle is immoral. The ordinance specifically forbids any sort of “harassment” in the workplace. Harassment is not defined of course, and we know that homosexuals will consider it harassment if a Christian says that their lifestyle is sin.
The ordinance that has been proposed by our city council also requires landlords to rent to openly homosexual people, without regard for the landowner’s religious convictions. Of course, the homosexuals want to force us to act as if this is not a moral choice at all, as if homosexuality is a “discovery” and not a choice. That is the basis for this ordinance, and that is the reason why it must be rejected.
In response, I wrote a guest commentary which our local paper, the Standard-Examiner, was kind enough to print. You can read it here. http://www.standard.net/topics/opinion/2011/02/07/ordinance-would-create-thought-police
Many cities have already passed a nondiscrimination ordinance, including Salt Lake City. As far as I know, no city has rejected a similar ordinance. That is why it is so important for us to stop this before it turns into a tidal wave that sweeps the country. The proponents of this ordinance have made it very clear that they want to get it passed in cities first, so that they can make the case for it on the state level. If we do not stop it, it will become state law.
That is the background, now this is what you can do. Throughout the process, homosexuals and their allies have inundated our city council with e-mails from all across the country, trying to pressure them to pass this ordinance. Even though the majority of these e-mails are coming from people who live outside of our state, yet these e-mails are still very influential.
We can do the same thing. If you would take a moment to write one short paragraph (it doesn’t need to be more than 2-3 sentences in length) to our city council, and e-mail to every member of the Ogden City Council, it is possible that we could let them know that we have a voice as well. Of course, if you live or work in Ogden, please say so.
The following links are for all 7 members of the Council.
mailto:bartblair@ogdencity.com
mailto:brandon@ogdenmunicipalward2.com
mailto:neilgarner@ogdencity.com
mailto:dougstephens@ogdencity.com
mailto:susievanhooser@ogdencity.com
mailto:caitlingochnour@ogdencity.com
If you can, I would ask you to write the e-mail in your own words. But if you prefer, I am including a sample e-mail here, which you can simply cut and paste.
Dear Council Member:
The nondiscrimination ordinance that is being proposed for Ogden City will violate the rights of Christians and others who have moral objections to the homosexual lifestyle. We believe that homosexuality is sin, and our right to declare this conviction must be protected. Our United States Constitution protects our rights to speak our minds freely and to share our convictions when it comes to moral choices. It would be wrong to pass an ordinance that infringes on our rights of free expression, or that imposes a lifestyle on us that we find objectionable. Please vote against this ordinance, or else include wording that protects our rights to speak our minds.
As you write your letter, please be respectful in your tone. If the vote were held today, the ordinance would pass. Several key members of our city council believe that homosexuality should be an accepted lifestyle, and would be highly offended by the use of any sort of terms that they would consider “bigoted,” including the term “queer.”
If you have some like-minded friends who you think would be willing to help us (please don’t just forward this to everyone in your contact list), then we would be grateful if you would send them this e-mail and ask them to help us.
May the Lord bless this effort to the praise of the glory of His grace.
Blessings!
Dave Mallinak
Pastor
Here’s a list of places to find music for your woodwind, brass, or string player, duet, trio, quartet, or ensemble. Some of these listings also have band and orchestra arrangements.
This is a continually developing list:
Washington Music
When John Pounds bribed an urchin with a hot potato to come and learn to read the Bible, I am sure John Pounds had no idea of all the Ragged schools in London, but there is a clear line of cause and effect in the whole matter. A hot potato might be the coat of arms of the Ragged school Union. When Nasmyth went about from house to house visiting in the slums of London, I do not suppose that he saw in his act the founding of the London City Mission and all the Country Town Missions. No one can tell the end of his beginnings, the growth of his sowings. Go on doing good in little ways and you shall one day wonder at the great results. Do the next thing that lies before you. Do it well. Do it unto the Lord. Leave results with His unbounded liberality of love, but hope to reap at least a hundredfold.
Setting the record straight on what real bigotry is and who the real bigots are.
via Jack Hammer
The second beware (first is about hypocrisy—spiritual) – physical
Things
vs. 13 – where did this question come from
vs. 14 – answer
vs. 15 – admonition
vs. 16-20 – anecdote
vs. 21 – application
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is rejecting the revelation that he has given. The Revelation from the Holy Spirit is the Word of God. I don’t believe that a Christian can blaspheme the Holy Spirit. If someone who professes Christianity rejects the Word of God revealed by the Holy Spirit, he would be showing himself to have never been a Christian.
vs. 10
vss. 11-12
