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Tuesday, February 6th, 2007Before I get lots of nasty letters saying, 'Where's my water buffalo' and 'Why don't I have a water buffalo', let me put a disclaimer: This issue is very politically charged, and emotionally involved for many. I'm not taking any sides here, or necessarily agreeing with any or everything this man says. I just found […]
Piper: When Is Abortion Racism
Friday, February 2nd, 2007John Piper, 1/21/2007:
I know that I am talking mainly to a white audience. But not only. Word spreads. One person could make all the difference.
O that the murderous effect of abortion in the Black and Latino communities, destroying tens of thousands at the hands of white abortionists, would explode with the same reprehensible reputation […]
Sending Our Finest To Mississippi
Monday, March 6th, 2006When the call came out to send help to the hurricane victims in Mississippi and Louisiana, we wasted no time in sending our very best to help out. Here's Jacob displaying his unquestionably incredible strength, helping with an air conditioning unit.
Bono at the National Day of Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday, February 14th, 2006Bono gave a great speech at the White House National Day of Prayer Breakfast a week and a half ago. He said a lot of things that not only show where his heart is for the poor and dying in third world countries, but also that he has moved beyond the contempt for the complacent […]
I Have A Dream
Monday, January 16th, 2006Pat Robertson and Dover
Monday, November 14th, 2005In recent news, if you haven't heard, the city of Dover voted out of office 8 members of the board of education who were pushing for an introduction to Intelligent Design in public classrooms. This has caused quite the stir, and apparently, unfortunately, got the attention of Pat Robertson (of the 700 Club):
I'd like to […]
Disturbing DS/Abortion Research
Friday, November 11th, 2005A new report has surfaced detailing tests that can show whether an unborn baby has Down's Syndrome features as early as the first trimester. Comments at Al Mohler and Hugh Hewitt.
"These tests appear to be used only to select babies for abortion, including as many as 5 percent who may not even have Down's Syndrome. […]
Is It Lawful to Heal on the Sabbath?
Monday, October 31st, 2005Religious beliefs trump hurricane reliefDanielle PepeLast updated on: 10/29/2005 5:06:13 PM
CLEWISTON — Hurricane victims who wanted water had some difficulty finding it at a relief station in Clewiston Friday. The volunteer group running a supply center doesn't like the company that donated the water, so they decided not to give it to those in line […]
Being Poor
Tuesday, September 6th, 2005I ran across this today, but let me warn you — this will break your heart, thus it is not for the faint of heart or fragile of emotion.
Being PoorOne of the other blogs posted this comment about it, and i agree: You know that involuntary little sharp intake of breath that we sometimes experience […]
Flooded New Orleans via Satellite
Wednesday, August 31st, 2005New Orleans from space. I've circled the greater New Orleans area in red for perspective. The important thing to note is the bluish tint over the land in that area, which indicates flooding. From this view, it looks like most of the city is underwater. The image came from the USGS LandSat project.
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