Economic Earthquake

One of the men of the church was asking about Larry Burkett's "The Coming Economic Earthquake." I thought it was in our church library, but ... oh well. I am still looking. But it got me wondering. Not many years after Burkett wrote the book, the economy started looking not so bad, the earthquake did not come. Tough days for a "prophet." Did he have any reaction to this? Well, he updated the book in 1994 to encompass the Clinton agenda. Then in 2000 he wrote an article entitled "What Happened to the Economic Earthquake." I found it here. Take a read. The updated book is still available. We just might be seeing his forcast coming to fruition.

More on Pillsbury

This past Wednesday, Justin Nelson posted the following on his Facebook page:

"Today an announcement was made that may or may not have shocked anyone who is associated with Pillsbury Baptist Bible College. As of the end of the fall semester of 2008 Pillsbury will cease its academic programs as an educational institution and will begin its process in cleaning up its financial obligations.

"Most who've attended the institution will attest that it is the most family-oriented place on Earth. Others, on the other hand, may say the rules were too strict. Regardless our opinion about Pillsbury, what can we say about the current and conclusive situation? 'I'm sad'? 'I'm angry'? 'Who can I blame'? 'I'm not surprised'?

"Pillsbury has prepared young (and old) men and women for the work of God through education, experience and prayer for over 50 years. Many who graduated are heavily involved in full time ministries throughout the world. Many who graduated are involved in Church ministries around our nation. Many who graduated are working secular 9-5 jobs and witnessing to their co-workers and clients. Many are living their own life with God on the side.

"God has a plan for you, me and this world that we cannot fully understand. However, we do know that God loves and He will not forsake us. He has given us His Word. He has given us His Son. He has given us His Spirit to those who believe on his Son. He has given us instructions on how to live. He deserves our praise for He is Holy and good.

"Pillsbury has been an effective tool that God has used in many lives of people throughout the World. His plan for the preparation of the second coming of His Son is thought out and perfect. Let's remember Pillsbury as a place where God expressed His will to men and women for the carrying out of His eternal plan."

The Announcement

This past Wednesday, Pillsbury College put "The Announcement" up on its website. I am not ready, myself, to comment much (I have something coming). But I have found a few things that deserve circulation. The first is Dr. Kevin Bauder's remarks on Pillsbury and the fundamentalist movement in general. I am still mulling over some of his comments, but they deserve your consideration.

You can find them here.

More later.

The Failure of Intelligent Design

Dinesh D'Souza has a good article that points up the problem in trying to get an atheistic culture to give a fair hearing to God. His article is about Intelligent Design and its adherents' failure to get it included in public education curriculum. His conclusion ... read it for yourself, here.

This is what Oprah is giving us?!

It's just too much for one day. Earlier today I was steered to the video below. Then, I heard that Oprah was introducing a pregnant man this afternoon. After I got over the fact that this was not some bizarre April fools joke, I was - well, repulsed is too small a word. What figured prominently was the idea of "redefining normal." Here was a woman who "changed" herself into a "man" by deleting some parts, and taking some drugs. With that, she changed her name to "Thomas". And that made her a man. Except - she wanted a baby, so got pregnant. When writing about the experience she (I refuse to acknowledge any maleness in this) said that she wanted everyone to "embrace the gamut of sexuality and define for themselves what is normal." Here is humanity deciding to be its own standard. Nothing really new here. But, the length to which this "human debris" (I owe this to Rush) was willing to go has moved the evidence of humanity's ultimate degradation to a new level.

Well, some might wonder how in the world this can happen. We know about humanity's depravity. But, what - how - where did this come from. Listen to this and you will begin to understand. By the way, I know nothing about the book being advertised at the end.

CDC report on STDs

But, will they suggest Abstinence education? Can't do that.

Petition against Genocide

This should catch some people off-balance!

"When we all get together"

The epitome of fellowship will be when we gather together around our Lord's Throne in His presence. However, until then, the fellowship of believers is a bit of the heavenly expectation. Yesterday and today (Friday-Saturday) the men of the MBA, and several friends from other states, met together at Pillsbury for the MBA Men's Advance. The fellowship was great. Every year I come to this is a blessing.

I just want to thank all the men and women who helped. Especially those connected with Pillsbury College who went out of their way to make our meeting a success. I don't know who they all were, so I won't name them. But they were a blessing to me, and to the other men who attended.

God bless you!

Got Silly?

John Hinderaker, over at PowerLine, referenced one of the great confusion factors of our time. In his January 17, Headline of the Day, he points to the following headline: "Bush drilling plan could threaten polar bears, panel chairman says." Mr. Hinderaker makes some excellent points in his small piece. It is hard to take seriously people who rail against the administration for not having a policy for energy independence, and then disallow every avenue of attaining that goal. I do not want the polar bears harmed either, and I agree with Hinderaker when he says, "My guess is that the polar bears would barely notice the drilling. As for global warming, the Arctic is still pretty frigid." This is not about bears or snail-darters (in fact the bears might eat the snail-darters given half a chance), or spotted owls or caribou. It boils down to a philosophy (Eco-ianity, or maybe Eco-insanity) forcing its rule on government, when the people are rejecting it. You gotta get your point out, so be silly! And they did it! (Were silly, that is.)

Answers in Genesis Journal

Answers in Genesis has put up a new web-help. It is called Answers Research Journal. Find it here. It is meant to be a serious, technical journal that can be accessed for free. Anyone interested in the latest scientific research bearing on Creation, Evolution, or Intelligent Design should check it out.

Right Angle Cafe

It's 2008 as I write this. We had a great Christmas, and are in the midst of a restful New Year. My wife, Jacque, had a good afternoon when the Michigan State Wolverines bested the Florida Gators in football (Although there were moments when ...).

Last Sunday evening, December 30, our church youth group hosted an all-church New Year's fellowship. The group is called 90°. That might help when you see the poster saying "The Right Angle Café."

Anyway, everyone had a great time. Here is the youth group site, where pictures are posted.

Thanks to Justin and Bekka Nelson, and the kids of the group for a great evening.