The Great SeparationWhen man accepts the gift of Jesus.Another Four Eared Cat.- August 19, 2008 Can you hear me now - Okay this is weird and cute all at once. Though I'm not sure exactly who I find this cute. I mean, for pity sake that is one spooky looking cat but I find myself mesmerized by it's cuteness. You can see the picture of this striking cat named, Yoda, here: Meet Yoda the cat with FOUR ears. It's something else. related post: Cat with Four Ears!http://www.thegreatseparation.com/newsfront/2008/08/another-four-ea.html Getting Ready for Fay.- August 18, 2008 It's that time. - Yep. The hurricane season is in full swing and I find myself getting prepared for yet another wonder of God's creation. Tropical Storm Fay is on her way. I came inside a while ago for news and lunch and to cool off from getting things ready for this storms arrival. She's moving a bit slow and looks as if she'll slide east of us, but I need to prepare the church and the parsonage for high winds. Got to love it. Well, I should get back out there. Cheers!http://www.thegreatseparation.com/newsfront/2008/08/getting-ready-f.html Two Christian Persecution Items: Saudia Arabia. USA.- August 14, 2008 They hate you because of me - Here's two news items this morning that sadden and shock me. The first is from Saudi Arabia where a Muslim father cut his daughter's tongue out and then set her on fire where upon she died. Why Because she converted to Christianity. Muslim father burns Christian daughter alive. This next item is scary in the sense that it's happened here in the USA. A school told a fifth grade student that his school sales and marketing product was "offensive" because of..http://www.thegreatseparation.com/newsfront/2008/08/two-christian-p.html Odd Links: Robot with Organic Brain and Dead Big Foot- August 14, 2008 Say what - I've not had a lot of time lately for Internet reading. But this morning, due to inclement weather I find myself back in my chair and looking over the news. Here's two news items that I find interesting and odd. The first is more interesting and somewhat scary. A 'Frankenrobot' with a biological brain: Stitched together from cultured rat neurons, Gordon's primitive grey matter was designed at the University of Reading by scientists who unveiled the neuron-powered machine on...http://www.thegreatseparation.com/newsfront/2008/08/odd-links-robot.html McCain Looking for Reaction over Abortion.- August 14, 2008 The Price of a Life. - Looks like the presumptive Republican Presidential nominee John McCain is sticking his finger in the wind to judge the reaction of voters that view life as sacred. Translation - McCain is wondering if true followers of Christ will vote for him if he selects a pro-abortion running mate. Here's my reaction: I WILL NOT. I've not fully decided that I will vote for McCain anyway no matter who he chooses. I certainly won't vote for Obama who has no problem with the idea of...http://www.thegreatseparation.com/newsfront/2008/08/mccain-looking.html Quick News: China Arrests Pastor Behind Prayer Bands.- August 14, 2008 They hate you because of me - Voice of the Martyrs just sent out the following eMail alert on the Pastor in China who was the inspiration for the Olympic Prayer Bands: Pastor Zhang Bike Mingxuan, known for traveling across China on a bicycle to evangelize, was arrested by Chinese police just two days before the Olympics began. Pastor Bike was the inspiration for the recent partnership between The Voice of the Martyrs and China Aid Association to create the Olympic Prayer Band. Learn More about..http://www.thegreatseparation.com/newsfront/2008/08/quick-news-chin.html Press Release: Beijing House Churches Forced to Sign Document Pledging Not to Meet During the Olympic Games.- August 14, 2008 They hate you because of me - I just got this press release from ChinaAide (CAA). Beijing- CAA has discovered that a number of Chinese House Church Pastors were forced to sign a written agreement that they would not participate in religious services while the Olympic Games are taking place in China. The document, drafted by Chinese Govnerment Officials, specifies that the House Churches in China "refrain from organizing and joining illegal gatherings and refrain from receiving donations,...http://www.thegreatseparation.com/newsfront/2008/08/press-release-b.html 'Are things ok with you'- August 9, 2008 Blink...Blink...Blink - This post will likely be a bit of a ramble. It may even verge on a ranting whine, but I assure you that is not the intent. Now, how to start.... Well, I guess I should start with that innocent question that titles this blog post. I received said question in an eMail from a lovely Christian woman and fellow writer. "Are things ok with you" she asked in the closing to her eMail. It was an innocent and friendly question. But it hit me and caused me to think in...http://www.thegreatseparation.com/newsfront/2008/08/are-things-ok-w.html |