Still working on assumptions.

The world is still working on the assumption that if we (the rest of the world) will just give the radical Islamist what they want, then we can live in peace. Robert Spencer has an interesting view on this. Listen to him here and learn of the true nature of what it would mean if we (the RotW) submits.

Riots to expand peace?

keeping current with world events that will help to shape our future.
Rioters' Madness Shames Muslim World - Christianity.ca

Corn Maze

Saturday night Sue and I joined the students at the first Student Life event of the season. We gathered at the Bose family farm and battled wits with the corn maze. It was just turning dusk as we began and was soon flashlight time. This enhanced the maze and made it more of a challenge. We did not get lost this year, finishing at the same time as the rest of the crew. Last year we wondered around for an extra 45 minutes between the last two clues. Boy were we glad to get out!
After, we roasted marshmallows and stared at the fire for a bit.
All in all a great time. I will post some pictures when I download them.

Sorry for the silence

Silence, what a thought provoking word. Some people can do it very well. Others are terrified by it. I am in the middle. I enjoy it at times but I also enjoy conversation too. Oh, and music. And the sound of tools, planes, dogs, well I guess just about everything.

About the absence of posting, I could blame the "time saving" features of our computer world. We were able to upgrade some of our oldest (some over seven years old)systems at the college and since I am the IT guy (what a scary thought) it meant lots of work for me. It is not complete yet. We are trying to set up a wireless system for the students to Use and it is complicated by our intranet system. We want the two to be totally separate and secure. Not that we don't trust the students, right?
I should be back on track again with regular posts.

I was glad the speaker came last night for the Tuesday service. The students had to listen to me the last two weeks and I know they needed a break. Walter was great as always, challenging us to find out what a "spirit filled" life really is.

NPR : That Old Piece of Cloth

An interesting commentary on Patriotism

NPR : That Old Piece of Cloth

To carry the burden or not?

Five years ago the world changed. Not just the USA but the whole world. It was a day that we should never forget. Yet modern psychiatrists tell us to move on with our life. To leave the past behind. Each one of us has something in our past that would wear us down if we allow our thoughts to dwell there. But as we give those memories to God, He takes the weight of them. They are still a part of us, like a scar, serving as a reminder of; a lesson learned, a hurt overcome, a victory, or a defeat. But it is only a person who is alive that can feel a scar.

On this day five years ago, the morning after, new hope began to emerge. We may not be able to fully explain the reason why we have a hope within, but we have to be able to give credit where credit is due. Our hope lay in the words of Jesus, declaring that He was preparing a place for us. No matter how bad it will get here in this life, we do have something better waiting for us.

The Fall term has arrived.

The students are back and the first day of classes are history. After the annual opening rally feast, the worship time featured our new worship leader, Veronica. Veronica works in the front office and is the cheerful voice you hear on the phone when you call. Her husband Lenin, who just returned from Afghanistan, has joined us as Student Life coordinator. Lenin has a passion for evangelism and will be re-introducing our students to the joy of street work with downtown mission such as Union Gospel Mission.

This year marks the first time our incoming class is dominated by men. Fellows out numbered the girls two to one in the freshmen class. India and Quebec are represented this year along with Korea, Taiwan, Haiti, Iran, and the US. It is going to be a great International dinner later this term.

I challenged the students last night with the same challenge Mordecai gave to Esther.(Es 4:14) They are here in this place for this season to accomplish something greater then themselves. Even though the steps on their journey may seem random, God has directed them to be here. It will be up to them how much God is able to accomplish in them.

It is shaping up to be a great year.

Scientists respond to Gore's warnings of climate catastrophe

It helps to read on both sides on an issue. Good article and interesting conclusion.

In April sixty of the world's leading experts in the field asked Prime Minister Harper to order a thorough public review of the science of climate change, something that has never happened in Canada. Considering what's at stake - either the end of civilization, if you believe Gore, or a waste of billions of dollars, if you believe his opponents - it seems like a reasonable request

Scientists respond to Gore's warnings of climate catastrophe

Pinocchio and friends converted to Islam

Wow, how easy it is to change history and there by change the future.

Telegraph | News | Pinocchio and friends converted to Islam