That's all I can say to this quote.
Any woman whose I.Q. hovers above her body temperature must be a feminist.
~Rita Mae Brown
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Double standards
I just realized something:
My exegesis paper is supporting male headship in a marriage relationship: a concept with which my professor disagrees.
But I'll be able to get away with it, so long as it's detailed, and I refute the counter-arguments.
Would she be so lenient on a guy in our class doing the same paper?
My exegesis paper is supporting male headship in a marriage relationship: a concept with which my professor disagrees.
But I'll be able to get away with it, so long as it's detailed, and I refute the counter-arguments.
Would she be so lenient on a guy in our class doing the same paper?
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Praise God for penny-pinching
I feel like I'm writing for love God, not money, but I was just so excited about my food buying that I had to share.
Tomorrow's Thanksgiving for 4Fs (our United Campus Ministry's weekly gathering), and I'm in charge of snackage.
Since it's Thanksgiving, I was told to make sure it was good.
Our normal budget for food is $15. I was told I could go a little over if needed, but it'd be better not to push the budget too far this early in the year.
I bought the following:
3 Liters of Coke- $3.92
2 Boxes of Giant brand vanilla wafers- $3
2 Frozen Pumpkin Pies (each will feed 8-12 people)- $5.98
2 Containers of Cool Whip- $2
Total w/ tax(for those of you who don't like math either)- $15.14
Amount of money saved (b/c of a Giant bonuscard, and buying just the right things)- $6.31
Yay!
Tomorrow's Thanksgiving for 4Fs (our United Campus Ministry's weekly gathering), and I'm in charge of snackage.
Since it's Thanksgiving, I was told to make sure it was good.
Our normal budget for food is $15. I was told I could go a little over if needed, but it'd be better not to push the budget too far this early in the year.
I bought the following:
3 Liters of Coke- $3.92
2 Boxes of Giant brand vanilla wafers- $3
2 Frozen Pumpkin Pies (each will feed 8-12 people)- $5.98
2 Containers of Cool Whip- $2
Total w/ tax(for those of you who don't like math either)- $15.14
Amount of money saved (b/c of a Giant bonuscard, and buying just the right things)- $6.31
Yay!
Monday, November 17, 2008
A fine line?
I have trouble deciding what the government should do concerning highly moral issues. The big one right now (w/ Prop 8 being such a headliner) is gay marriage/unions/whatever.
I know where I stand on it. I stand where the Bible stands on it. Homosexuality is a sin.
And as a Christian, I can't condone homosexuality in any form, let alone making it an establishment.
But as an American, there's part of me that wonders about the separation of church and state. Should our religious values really be getting tied up in our political decisions?
Can you make political decisions using a values system that isn't religiously derived?
On one end, I'm horribly opposed to the government sanctioning gay marriage, because it's a sin.
And on the other end, I'm more or less indifferent: because is that the role of the government to say who can marry whom?
I know where I stand on it. I stand where the Bible stands on it. Homosexuality is a sin.
And as a Christian, I can't condone homosexuality in any form, let alone making it an establishment.
But as an American, there's part of me that wonders about the separation of church and state. Should our religious values really be getting tied up in our political decisions?
Can you make political decisions using a values system that isn't religiously derived?
On one end, I'm horribly opposed to the government sanctioning gay marriage, because it's a sin.
And on the other end, I'm more or less indifferent: because is that the role of the government to say who can marry whom?
Calvin and Hobbes
Since I'm in the middle of fighting off a cold/ sinus infection/ whatever it is, I found these quite appropriate and amusing.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
You know what's disturbing?
The fact that you can't even look at a sermon on youtube without being inundated by smut. Mars Hill Church is currently doing a series on Song of Solomon, which I applaud them for. It's in the Bible, it needs being taught, and it takes guts to do so.
With the book itself being (shall we say?)controversial in a lot of churches, it's not surprising that they would have a segment entitled: "Why preach a book about sex?" (Which if you want to watch go here- their website- and not youtube.)
Which brings me to the source of my writing. I see this video in my subscriptions. I click on it, knowing that it's perfectly legit and everything. And because there's the word "sex" in the title all of the side bar suggested viewing videos are...bad. Very bad. Pornographic is not too strong of a word in this case.
I'm beyond words. But it's frustrating. Sites like youtube are such a good place for people to plug in to get sermons and such. And yet they're so filled with sketch that you're bound to run into it sooner or later.
With the book itself being (shall we say?)controversial in a lot of churches, it's not surprising that they would have a segment entitled: "Why preach a book about sex?" (Which if you want to watch go here- their website- and not youtube.)
Which brings me to the source of my writing. I see this video in my subscriptions. I click on it, knowing that it's perfectly legit and everything. And because there's the word "sex" in the title all of the side bar suggested viewing videos are...bad. Very bad. Pornographic is not too strong of a word in this case.
I'm beyond words. But it's frustrating. Sites like youtube are such a good place for people to plug in to get sermons and such. And yet they're so filled with sketch that you're bound to run into it sooner or later.
And they'll know that we're Christians by our tips
As someone who's waited tables for an entire summer, I can testify to how crummy serving can be some nights. Generally it was great, and I had fun, but some nights it was super terrible. And what's even worse it when you totally get shafted (<10%) on a tip, when you worked your butt off, kept their glasses filled, cleared away their dishes, and were really nice to them.
We went out to Olive Garden tonight (Amy's favorite, I know). I was 7 of us, so we were a bigger table than your standard 4 top. We had 2 waitresses, and they worked super hard to do well by us. And they did! I was impressed! That takes skill and they pulled it off (on top of a full dining room.)
Now, we may be college students. And we may not have much money. But waitresses make $2.83 an hour. They live off of tips. How do we dare to go somewhere nice, demand excellent service and then tip them hardly anything?
That's terrible! And people say, "Well, if they're making 2.83 an hour, and they turn over 3 tables an hour, and each gives them a $2 tip, then they're making minimum wage...."
Yes, yes they are.
And if you want minimum wage service, I suggest you go to a fast food restaurant. Where they hand you your food and an empty cup and you take it and deal with it yourself.
But if you're going to a restaurant, you should be willing to pay a bit more than minimum wage. Yes, you're paying for your food too, but that money doesn't go to your waitress. It goes to the buying of products, the chain, the managers, the cooks, the utilities, the liquor license.... They hardly see any of that.
And as Christians we're no different. People don't understand the volumes that their tips speak about them.
If we were just to tip well, and leave a little note: "Thanks, and God bless!" Think of what that could do. What does that show to a non-believing waitress/waiter?
I got 3 notes on my checks all summer. One was my first table I waited on, and he saw I was really nervous. One was a super nice couple who practically tipped me 75%. And the other was when Gabby and Brent visited.
Even the smallest gestures make a BIG impression in the middle of a hectic shift.
Why don't we take advantage of it?
We went out to Olive Garden tonight (Amy's favorite, I know). I was 7 of us, so we were a bigger table than your standard 4 top. We had 2 waitresses, and they worked super hard to do well by us. And they did! I was impressed! That takes skill and they pulled it off (on top of a full dining room.)
Now, we may be college students. And we may not have much money. But waitresses make $2.83 an hour. They live off of tips. How do we dare to go somewhere nice, demand excellent service and then tip them hardly anything?
That's terrible! And people say, "Well, if they're making 2.83 an hour, and they turn over 3 tables an hour, and each gives them a $2 tip, then they're making minimum wage...."
Yes, yes they are.
And if you want minimum wage service, I suggest you go to a fast food restaurant. Where they hand you your food and an empty cup and you take it and deal with it yourself.
But if you're going to a restaurant, you should be willing to pay a bit more than minimum wage. Yes, you're paying for your food too, but that money doesn't go to your waitress. It goes to the buying of products, the chain, the managers, the cooks, the utilities, the liquor license.... They hardly see any of that.
And as Christians we're no different. People don't understand the volumes that their tips speak about them.
If we were just to tip well, and leave a little note: "Thanks, and God bless!" Think of what that could do. What does that show to a non-believing waitress/waiter?
I got 3 notes on my checks all summer. One was my first table I waited on, and he saw I was really nervous. One was a super nice couple who practically tipped me 75%. And the other was when Gabby and Brent visited.
Even the smallest gestures make a BIG impression in the middle of a hectic shift.
Why don't we take advantage of it?
The Sabbath
is a day a rest.
A day of resting from our normal work
and
A day of resting in Jesus.
Sleeping all day long doesn't count as keeping the Sabbath. Not doing homework doesn't count as keeping the Sabbath. Sitting in front of the tv doesn't count as keeping the Sabbath.
You've got to be resting in Him, as well as resting from your normal labors.
A day of resting from our normal work
and
A day of resting in Jesus.
Sleeping all day long doesn't count as keeping the Sabbath. Not doing homework doesn't count as keeping the Sabbath. Sitting in front of the tv doesn't count as keeping the Sabbath.
You've got to be resting in Him, as well as resting from your normal labors.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
I'm only one person
And one person can't have good solid deep conversations with 30 people. It just doesn't work like that. I want people to know that I'm there for them. But I can't be there for everyone.
It just doesn't work.
It just doesn't work.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Schizophrenia
If I had to pick one mental disorder that would most likely be caused by demonic possession, it'd have to be schizophrenia. (Which I can now spell without needing spell check!)
But seriously, this is an evil disorder. Most people confuse it with Dissociative Personality Disorder (AKA Multiple Personality Disorder), but they're nothing alike. Schizophrenia literally means "a splitting from reality." Which is sadly and horrifyingly true.
We've spent about 2 weeks on it in class so far. But all the lecture in the world couldn't prepare me for some virtual simulation videos that I found online.
The first isn't bad. It's just really kinda weird. (You only have to watch to 2:30 ish). The second man to go through the simulation is a schizophrenic who with the help of medication has not been suffering these delusions. But you can tell from his reaction that the simulation is pretty much dead on with what he's seen.
The second I ask that you *please* don't watch if you're having a bad day. Or just thinking negatively at present about yourself/your life. Because it will NOT help in the slightest. This simulation is a little more realistic, and shows some of the distortion that schizophrenics deal with (changing normal things to scary/ self-deprecating things...the posters, the TV, the painting) as well as the barrage of negative thoughts.
Horrifying. And there's no good treatment for it. We have medications, but they've got horrendous side effects (Parkinson's-like symptoms, constant facial twitching, depression...). The new meds are better but are horrible for your health. Did you notice the size of the man in the first movie? The one who was schizophrenic? I can almost guarantee you that he wasn't that large before the meds. They're known to cause you to gain weight at ridiculous rates: 50-100 lbs in a year...with normal eating. Which leads to diabetes, hypertension, heart attacks...
And the scary thing is that it doesn't set in some years after puberty. Early 20s for men, late 20s for women. You're just cruising right along living a nice life. You're normally pretty smart, you get good grades, and then you just fall off the world.
If this isn't demonic possession....at least in some cases....then I don't know what is.
But seriously, this is an evil disorder. Most people confuse it with Dissociative Personality Disorder (AKA Multiple Personality Disorder), but they're nothing alike. Schizophrenia literally means "a splitting from reality." Which is sadly and horrifyingly true.
We've spent about 2 weeks on it in class so far. But all the lecture in the world couldn't prepare me for some virtual simulation videos that I found online.
The first isn't bad. It's just really kinda weird. (You only have to watch to 2:30 ish). The second man to go through the simulation is a schizophrenic who with the help of medication has not been suffering these delusions. But you can tell from his reaction that the simulation is pretty much dead on with what he's seen.
The second I ask that you *please* don't watch if you're having a bad day. Or just thinking negatively at present about yourself/your life. Because it will NOT help in the slightest. This simulation is a little more realistic, and shows some of the distortion that schizophrenics deal with (changing normal things to scary/ self-deprecating things...the posters, the TV, the painting) as well as the barrage of negative thoughts.
Horrifying. And there's no good treatment for it. We have medications, but they've got horrendous side effects (Parkinson's-like symptoms, constant facial twitching, depression...). The new meds are better but are horrible for your health. Did you notice the size of the man in the first movie? The one who was schizophrenic? I can almost guarantee you that he wasn't that large before the meds. They're known to cause you to gain weight at ridiculous rates: 50-100 lbs in a year...with normal eating. Which leads to diabetes, hypertension, heart attacks...
And the scary thing is that it doesn't set in some years after puberty. Early 20s for men, late 20s for women. You're just cruising right along living a nice life. You're normally pretty smart, you get good grades, and then you just fall off the world.
If this isn't demonic possession....at least in some cases....then I don't know what is.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Obama
But we do have to recognize the leaps and bounds our country has grown by that we could elect an African American president.
You have to admit, that's pretty cool.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Trust
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Stephen King
I'm apparently becoming a bit of a connoisseur (crazy French spelling...) of film adaptations* of Stephen King's books and short stories.
The Langoliers
The Shawshank Redemption
Secret Window
Misery
1408
Sometimes They Come Back, which i just saw tonight.
He's talented. There's no question there.
But I don't really like his endings. He builds up to them so well, and then...bleh. I know the 'most important part is the ending' (Secret Window...the ending for which was indeed 'perfect') and that it's probably the hardest to write. But still.
And then I realized it- the ones with resolved endings aren't the ones that spook you. It's the vague ones that creep you out the most.
This movie also = great reason for why you shouldn't mess around with spirits and ghosts and crap. Not that the main character was...but still. Just saying.
rating- one thumb up, and one sideways.
*normally I fight vehemently against those who see the movies but have never touched the books. I consider these to be an exception because movies are over and done with in an hour or so (making them less creepy), and you can watch them with other people...so you're not so freaked out. And you can just close your eyes if you don't want to see something.
The Langoliers
The Shawshank Redemption
Secret Window
Misery
1408
Sometimes They Come Back, which i just saw tonight.
He's talented. There's no question there.
But I don't really like his endings. He builds up to them so well, and then...bleh. I know the 'most important part is the ending' (Secret Window...the ending for which was indeed 'perfect') and that it's probably the hardest to write. But still.
And then I realized it- the ones with resolved endings aren't the ones that spook you. It's the vague ones that creep you out the most.
This movie also = great reason for why you shouldn't mess around with spirits and ghosts and crap. Not that the main character was...but still. Just saying.
rating- one thumb up, and one sideways.
*normally I fight vehemently against those who see the movies but have never touched the books. I consider these to be an exception because movies are over and done with in an hour or so (making them less creepy), and you can watch them with other people...so you're not so freaked out. And you can just close your eyes if you don't want to see something.
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