Saturday, March 26, 2005

I’m Back

The trip was a resounding success, as I knew it would be. The kids are growing up fast! Ben’s 14, and he’s the oldest of the six. I still remember holding him as a baby! My, how time flies! Anyway, they always enjoy visits with Mom-mom, Pop-pop, and some aunt or uncle. On this trip I was that uncle.

On Thursday evening we went to see an Easter play at the church they attend. My brother-in-law played the part of the grandfather, even though he’s, like, 43? Guess they thought he was good for the part on account of his graying hair or something. The play was written by a member of that church.

Well, anyway, I had a great time!

Sunday, March 20, 2005

Family

I’m going to Pennsylvania tomorrow. Going to see my nephews and nieces. I’m so excited! Pennsylvania is several hours away from Virginia, so we’ll be staying up there most of the week. We’ll be getting back on Friday.

It’s been a long time. Couple of years since I last saw them, perhaps? Well, something like that. Anywho, I’ll be away from the computer during that time. I’ll post again soon.

Thursday, March 10, 2005

Welcome, Netscape Users

This page is now Netscape-friendly. Enjoy!

Friday, March 04, 2005

Pornography is Dead Wrong

I should know. I’ve tried it. It’s not the glamorous show that it’s been purported to be. Portayals of males and females in states of partial or complete immodesty and of acts which should be kept secret only appeal to our “baser instincts.” Why is this bad? Because we were made in God’s image, and He doesn’t wish for us to take the image of our Creator and misuse it to satisfy the flesh.

There are many scriptures that apply, but just a few examples are: “...thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife...” (Exodus 20:17); “...whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” (Matthew 5:28); “...God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature...” (Romans 1:24,25); “...not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater...” (1 Corinthians 5:11); and “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:” (Colossians 3:5).

Like I’ve said, I’ve viewed pornography myself. But I won’t do it again, because I see its damaging effects. God has delivered me from it, but the scars remain. Sin does have its price.

Tuesday, March 01, 2005

Absolute Truth

Two philosophers are having a discussion one day, and it goes something like this:

Philosopher 1:
Actually, it doesn’t matter what you believe. What matters is that it makes sense to you. Besides, there’s no such thing as absolute truth anyway, because everything’s relative.
Philosopher 2:
Is that true?
Philosopher 1:
Absolutely.

Think about it.