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MyJC: The personal worldview of a Christian geek
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Firefox and the next tech revolution |
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Computer Related
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Written by Walt Robertson
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Monday, 08 November 2004 17:53 |
 I had thought that last Tuesday was going to be the most important day of November, 2004. Not so. Today, Tuesday November 9, 2004 may well be thought of as the most important day of the month, the year, and the decade. Today is the day that the way we use computers began to change. What's so important about today?
Today, the Mozilla foundation will begin distribution of the release version of FireFox 1.0. Today, thousands of televisions, radios, and newspapers will discover something called "The Open Source Movement" and it is the beginning of a technology revolution that will change the software market forever. |
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Politics
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Written by Walt Robertson
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Friday, 17 September 2004 01:39 |
I can't believe that Dan Rather and CBS News actually expect me believe that they still expect credibility for a story that they now admit may be based on false documentation.
 I've seen this clip by Dan Rather that he said, basically, that no one is disputing the charges made in the story, despite the many indications (read: "overwhelmingly solid evidence") that the documents that the story was based on were fake. Is he really so stupid? Does he expect the American people to believe that a story based on false documents can be true? Does everyone get this but him? He's been in journalism his entire adult life and he now wants to tell us that he believes that the source of information is not near as important as the fact that it was reported on the news? |
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Lesson Plans
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Written by Walt Robertson
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Sunday, 29 August 2004 02:09 |
BIBLE READING: 1 Chronicles 16:4-36
KEY BIBLE VERSE: He appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the Ark by giving constant praise and thanks to the Lord God of Israel and by asking for his blessings upon his people. (1 Chronicles 16:4, TLB)
We should always be expressing thankfulness. Certain Levites were appointed to give continual praise and thanks to God. Praise and thanksgiving should be a regular part of our routine, not reserved only for celebrations. Praise God continually, and you will find that you won?t take his blessings for granted.
There are four significant aspects of thankfulness. Four elements of true thanksgiving are found in this song (psalm): (1) remembering what God has done, (2) telling others about it, (3) showing God?s glory to others, and (4) offering gifts of self, time, and resources. If you are truly thankful, your life will show it.
BIBLE READING: Psalm 92:1-15
KEY BIBLE VERSE: It is good to say thank you to the Lord, to sing praises to the God who is above all gods. Every morning tell him, ?Thank you for your kindness,? and every evening rejoice in all his faithfulness. (Psalm 92:1-2, TLB)
Thankfulness ought to be a major ingredient in all our relationships. During the Thanksgiving holiday, we focus on our blessings and express our gratitude to God for them. But thanks should be on our lips every day. We can never say thank you enough to parents, friends, leaders, and especially to God. When thanksgiving becomes an integral part of your life, you will find that your attitude toward life will change. You will become more positive, gracious, loving, and humble.
BIBLE READING: Romans 1:18-23
KEY BIBLE VERSE: Yes, they knew about him all right, but they wouldn?t admit it or worship him or even thank him for all his daily care. And after awhile they began to think up silly ideas of what God was like and what he wanted them to do. The result was that their foolish minds became dark and confused. (Romans 1:21, TLB)
One of the first marks of rejecting God is forgetting to thank him. How could intelligent people turn to idolatry? Idolatry begins when people reject what they know about God. Instead of looking to him as the Creator and sustainer of life, they see themselves as the center of the universe. They soon invent ?gods? that are convenient projections of their own selfish plans and decrees. These gods may be wooden figures, but they may also be goals or things we pursue such as money, power, or comfort. They may even be misrepresentations of God himself?making God in our image, instead of the reverse. The common denominator is this?idolaters worship the things God or man made, rather than God himself. Is there anything you feel you can?t live without? Is there any priority greater than God? Do you have a dream you would sacrifice everything to realize? Does God take first place? Do you worship God or idols of your own making?
BIBLE READING: Ephesians 2:1-10
KEY BIBLE VERSE: Because of his kindness, you have been saved through trusting Christ. And even trusting is not of yourselves; it too is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good we have done, so none of us can take any credit for it. (Ephesians 2:8-9, TLB)
Thankfulness ought to be the prime characteristic in a Christian?s life. When someone gives you a gift, do you say, ?That?s very nice?now how much do I owe you?? No, the appropriate response to a gift is ?Thank you.? Yet how often Christians, even after they have been given the gift of salvation, feel obligated to try to work their way to God. Because our salvation and even our faith are gifts, we should respond with gratitude, praise, and joy.
Thankfulness can take on a variety of effective expressions. We become Christians through God?s unmerited grace, not as the result of any effort, ability, intelligent choice, or act of service on our part. However, out of gratitude for this free gift, we will seek to help and serve others with kindness, love, and gentleness. While no action or work we do can help us obtain salvation, God?s intention is that our salvation will result in acts of service. We are not saved merely for our own benefit, but to serve Christ and build up the church (Ephesians 4:12). |
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Lesson Plans
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Written by Walt Robertson
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Saturday, 28 August 2004 10:34 |
When a baby is born there is such gladness, such JOY, that everyone feels. The new life that has such promise and such aspirations. The Joy of Mommy and Daddy as they see this precious little person for the first time. Proud grandparents, happy new Uncles and Aunts, it?s a very Joyful time.
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