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Same Universe, Different Lenses: Science, Ethics, and Religion in Dialogue
This is a transcript of an interview given by Dr. Jennifer Wiseman at The Faith Angle Forum Conference on Religion, Politics, & Public Life on November 5, 2013.
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This is a transcript of an interview given by Dr. Jennifer Wiseman at The Faith Angle Forum Conference on Religion, Politics, & Public Life on November 5, 2013.
A common argument leveled against the theory of evolution is that scientists have not been able to produce transitional fossils that show the change of one species into another. In this podcast, we address a common misconception about what transitional fossils actually are.
The God who created the cosmos is the God who came to us as a child in Bethlehem.
The song is built around the image of a river flowing through a canyon it has sculpted—an image that can easily be played out as a picture of the way that the Lord has been at work preparing a path for us in the material world, complete with signposts to his former and present activity.
Scientists have found multiple lines of evidence for evolution, not just one or two. These types of evidence are independent of each other, coming from sources as different as ancient fossils and modern genetics labs. Evidence also comes from comparing the anatomy of creatures living today. All creatures with four limbs (whether mammals, birds, or reptiles) have the same bone structure in each limb, pointing to their descent from a common ancestor. More evidence comes from biogeography. Isolated islands are missing common species found on the mainland, but are filled with many unique species that can be related by a common ancestor. Finally, evidence comes from embryonic development. As an embryo of a mammal grows, its heart develops through stages similar to fish, amphibians, and reptiles. God's creation declares the history of life in many different ways. All these ways are pointing to a consistent picture of God creating through evolution.
In recent decades, scientists have discovered more about the beginnings of humanity. The fossil record shows a gradual transition over 5 million years ago from chimpanzee-size creatures to hominids with larger brains who walked on two legs. Later hominids used fire and stone tools and had brains as large as modern humans. Fossils of homo sapiens in east Africa date back nearly 200,000 years. Humans developed hearths for fire, stone points for spears and arrows, and cave paintings by 30,000 years ago. By 10,000 years ago, humans had spread throughout the globe. Genetic studies support the same picture. Humans share more DNA with chimpanzees than with any other animal, suggesting that humans and chimps share a relatively recent common ancestor. Also, the same defective genes appear in both humans and chimps, at the same locations in the genome—an observation difficult to explain except by common ancestry. Genetics also tells us that the human population today descended from more than two people. Evolution happens not to individuals but to populations, and the amount of genetic diversity in the gene pool today suggests that the human population was never smaller than several thousand individuals. Yet all humans, of all races, are descended from this group. Humanity is one family.
I ask the question, "Why is the universe so special?" Now scientists don't like things to be special; we like things to be general, and our natural anticipation would have been that the universe is just a common specimen of what a universe might be like.
Barkley suggests that material creation is not the end of our understanding (as Naturalists think), but a beginning that unveils the majestic and power of a Creator who loves us.
As we remember the narrative that takes us from Good Friday through Easter morning, the image of a buried grain of wheat invites us into the story rather than just describing what happens in it.
Original sin often refers simply to the current state of humanity, in that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Evolution does not raise questions about our current state of sinfulness. It does, however, raise questions about how and when the first sin occurred, and how this fallen state was transmitted to all people. The sciences of evolution and archaeology can provide some insight into these questions but are not equipped to answer them. These questions are theological, and over the centuries the church has considered many possible answers. Some of these options are consistent with the scientific evidence currently available.
In recent decades, evangelical Biblical scholars have reconsidered non-literal interpretations of Genesis. The Accommodation view of St. Augustine and John Calvin is supported by recent discoveries about ancient cultures. Literature from these cultures shows interesting parallels and differences with Genesis accounts. The differences are striking, such as stories where creation is a battle among many gods rather than the acts of one sovereign Creator. The similarities, however, show how God accommodated his message so that the Israelites could understand it. For example, the Egyptians and Babylonians thought the sky was a solid dome. This solid dome appears in Genesis 1 as the firmament created on day 2. God did not try to correct the "science" of the Israelites by explaining that the sky was a gaseous atmosphere. Instead, God accommodated his message to their cultural context. Many evangelical Biblical scholars have concluded that Genesis is not meant to teach scientific information.
One way to resolve the apparent conflict between the Bible and science is to say that the world merely looks old. Perhaps God created it 6,000 years ago, but made it look millions and billions of years old. While God certainly has it in his power to do this, this view raises a theological challenge for the Christian: it makes God out to be a deceiver. It would have God revealing things in the universe that are contrary to what he reveals in the Bible. The lie would be not just in a few places, but embedded in galaxies, in stars, in rocks and fossils, and in our very DNA. If we trust that "The heavens declare the glory of God", we have to trust that they truthfully declare the history by which God made them.
Darwin developed his theory of evolution by looking at scientific evidence available in the mid-1800s. Since then, the whole field of genetics has developed, adding a powerful independent line of evidence in support of evolution. Genes show how the physical traits of living things are handed down and modified from one generation to the next. By comparing the DNA of many organisms, scientists can map the relationships between species. This map is in remarkable agreement with Darwin's predictions. The structure of chromosomes and particular genetic sequences point to the conclusion not just of common design, but common descent as well.
Because evolution is a challenging subject, many Christians are tempted to simply ignore or reject it. Yet considering evolutionary creation has important benefits for Christians both in our relationship with the Creator, and with our relationships with other people—believers and non-Christians alike. First, Christians should study evolution because (like all the natural sciences) it is the study of God's creation. Creation itself is a complementary revelation to what is communicated in the Scriptures, and through it God shows how and when he brought about life, to his honor and glory. Studying the creation is also an invitation into a deeper understanding of the attributes and character of Father, Son and Spirit. Second, considering evolutionary creation aids the Church in its gospel mission, supporting young Christians in their faith, helping answer critics, and equipping us to engage effectively in the wider culture. An anti-evolution attitude can harm Christian young people by presenting them with a false choice between pursuing science OR holding to faith. Similarly, a hostile attitude towards evolution can hinder evangelism when seekers hear that they must reject science to follow Christ. On the other hand, studying evolution as a God-ordained process helps Christians refute arguments that science encourages an atheistic worldview. Furthermore, as the church engages front-page issues raised by the rapid growth in science, medicine, and technology, a Christ-centered voice in such areas as bioethics will be stronger if based on a thorough understanding of the natural sciences, including evolution.
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A common challenge to evolutionary theory is that while life does indeed change over time (what is known as microevolution), no one has ever seen one species evolve into another species (macroevolution).
Is Genesis 1 describing material creation or functional creation? Pastor Richard Dahlstrom of Bethany Community Church beautifully articulates the insights he has received through John Walton's book The Lost World of Genesis One and probes deep into the Biblical text with us.
Physical death is a necessary and, perhaps, disconcerting element of the evolutionary process for many Christians. It is difficult to imagine a perfect and loving God designing such a universe where forces such as natural death and entropy operate.
The lyrics begin by painting a picture of the Fall as something in which each person has participated: "The fruit (of the Fall of man) is seen in every eye and every hand."
The discovery of DNA has revolutionized our understanding of common descent, particularly in the past few decades. Mutated genes spread through populations over generations, leading to evolutionary change. In this podcast, we look at several examples of genetic evidence for evolution.
This traditional American carol turns to Song of Songs 2:3 for inspiration; it uses the familiar apple as a emblem of the very tree of life, emphasizing that the promise we have in Jesus goes beyond the merely material to encompass our complete shelter, nourishment, and passionate joy.

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Our signature stuffed olives pay tribute to the artisanal cheeses of Northern California. We start with premium Greek green olives, which have a natural buttery olive flavor that pairs perfectly with cheese. The pitted olives are stuffed with the best asiago, feta or blue cheese from the region's small dairies and then packed in mild canola oil that lets the flavor of the ingredients shine through. Enjoy them as cocktail nibbles, serve as part of an antipasti platter or add to pastas and salads.
Vella Asiago: Green olives stuffed with asiago cheese from Vella Cheese, a family-owned company in California's Sonoma Valley that has been crafting traditional cheeses since 1931.
Bel Fiore Feta: A savory combination of green olives, a hint of oregano and award-winning feta cheese from Bel Fiore, a small family-owned producer in Berkeley, California.
Pt. Reyes Blue: These olive get their tangy, full-bodied flavor from a creamy blue cheese––a national prizewinner—made by a small dairy in California's bucolic Marin County.


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Located at the northern terminus of the Inside Passage, Skagway is a one-hour ferry ride from Haines. By road, however, the distance is 359 miles, as you have to take the Haines Highway up to Haines Junction, Yukon, then take the Alaska Highway 100 miles south to Whitehorse, and then drive a final 100 miles south on the Klondike Highway to Skagway. North-country folk call this sightseeing route the Golden Horseshoe or Golden Circle tour, because it passes a lot of gold-rush country in addition to spectacular lake, forest, and mountain scenery.
The town is an amazingly preserved artifact from North America's biggest, most-storied gold rush. Most of the downtown district forms part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, a unit of the national park system dedicated to commemorating and interpreting the frenzied stampede of 1897 that extended to Dawson City in Canada's Yukon.
Nearly all the historic sights are within a few blocks of the cruise-ship and ferry dock, allowing visitors to meander through the town's attractions at whatever pace they choose. Whether you're disembarking from a cruise ship, a ferry, or a dusty automobile fresh from the Golden Circle, you'll quickly discover that tourism is the lifeblood of this town. Unless you're visiting in winter or hiking into the backcountry on the Chilkoot Trail, you aren't likely to find a quiet Alaska experience around Skagway.
Skagway at a Glance
Experience Skagway
Sports and Outdoors
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See Also
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Fodor's Go List 2014: Where we are going in 2014
- World Cup Fever: Start planning your trip to Brazil!
- Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards: Check out the winners of 2013
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's


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Today in Tech: YouTube investing $200 million more in original contentJuly 31, 2012: 12:28 PM ET
Hulu finally comes to Apple TV; is the social web IPO window closed?
YouTube to double down on its 'channel' experiment [THE WALL STREET JOURNAL]
The company says it will put in another $200 million to market the channels as it attempts to upgrade its content from simple user-generated videos and to lure more viewers and advertising. The site has launched nearly 100 new channels so far this year, attracting talent such as actor Amy Poehler to create or star in original episodes in an effort to draw new audiences—and blue-chip advertisers.
Hulu, Apple finally get it together: Hulu Plus comes to Apple TV, lets you subscribe with iTunes [ALLTHINGD]
Like Apple's deal with Netflix, Hulu Plus is integrated directly into Apple's iTunes store, which means that if you aren't a Hulu Plus subscriber, you can sign up using your iTunes account, and Hulu will bill you via Apple. Presumably this means that just like it does with Netflix, Apple will keep a portion of Hulu's monthly fee. And from what I can tell, just Netflix, Hulu won't let you use iTunes to sign up for the service via a different Apple device, like an iPad or iPhone — if you're going that route, you'll still need to visit to Hulu.com.
Social media are giving a voice to taste buds [THE NEW YORK TIMES]
While consumers may think of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare as places to post musings and interact with friends, companies like Wal-Mart and Samuel Adams are turning them into extensions of market research departments. And companies are just beginning to figure out how to use the enormous amount of information available.
The social web IPO window is now closed [GIGAOM VIA BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK]
This isn't how things were supposed to unfold with Facebook's IPO. The social network's public offering was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime moonshot, triggering a frenzy of interest in other social-web companies that would then ride that wave of demand to equally successful IPOs. At least, that's what plenty of venture investors seemed to be thinking as they pushed up the private-market valuations of Facebook—which was supposedly worth $100 billion not long ago—and every other company with a social component, including Twitter.


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Date: Friday, March 08, 2013 - 7:00 pm
Duration: 1 Day 16 Hours
Summit Weekender represents the logical extension of our camping and travel program. It is for youngsters (ages 11+) who have an interest or need for a guided short term experience with peers, and benefit from opportunities for structured and supervised social experiences. The Weekender Program extends our concept of therapeutic recreation and social skills support to youth group weekend excursions.
General Schedule
(Subject to change/revision - activity modules will change based on time of year, weather, and available staff and facility resources)
5:30PM - 7:00PM - Departures (Weekenders should have a light supper before departing)
9:00PM - Arrive to lodge; Settle in, Room Assignments
9:30PM - Group Meeting and Pizza Party
11:00PM - Move to rooms for bedtime
7:30AM - Wake Up
8:00AM - Breakfast
9:00AM - 10:30AM (Period One)
Activity Choice: Climbing Tower, Hiking, Arts and Crafts
10:45AM - 12:15PM (Period Two)
Activity Choice: Soccer, Archery, Boating
12:00PM - Lunch
1:30PM - 3:00PM (Period Three)
Activity Choice: Candlemaking, Mountain Boarding, Hiking
3:15PM - 4:45PM (Period Four)
Activity Choice: Low Ropes, Climbing Tower, Cable Bridge Hike
5:30PM - Dinner
6:30PM - 7:30PM - Quiet Lounge Time
7:30PM (Evening Program) - Crazy Bingo/Paper Bag Dramatics
9:00PM - Snack
9:20PM - Evening Move
11:00PM - Move to rooms for bedtime
7:30AM - Wake Up
8:00AM - Breakfast
9:00AM - 10:30AM (Period One)
Activity Choice: Making Dream Catchers, Climbing Tower, Outdoor Living Skills, Boating
10:45AM - 11:00AM - Personal Packing and Lodge Cleaning
11:15AM - Group Meeting: Evaluations, goodbyes, plans for the next Weekender
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"Dancing with the Stars" has officially announced the lineup of celebrities who'll be shaking it on the dance floor this season.
Among the stars are Andy Dick, D.L. Hughley, Wynonna Judd, Kellie Pickler, Baltimore Raven Jacoby Jones and "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Lisa Vanderpump.
The "Dancing with the Stars" season premiere starts Monday, March 18 on KVUE.


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Watertown Daily Times (New York) (10.05.12)
The AIDS Community Resources, based in Syracuse, New York, will have its annual First Frost AIDS Walk/Run on October 14. Pre-registration is at 1 p.m. for the 5K walk/run, beginning at the New York State Zoo at Thompson Park. AIDS Community Resources offers prevention, education, and support services to individuals infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS in nine counties, including Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence. Creative pre-event fundraisers usually raise more funds and awareness for the agency than the walk. According to Development Associate Jacki C. Coe, the more interesting the event, the more people are attracted and are thus exposed to the educational information the organization provides about HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases. In the past, pre-events have included a wing-eating challenge, Blow-Out Fantasy Hair Show, and a Red Solo Cup Party. For more information visit the walk's website at www.AIDSwalkCNY.com.
Copyright © 2012 -CDC Prevention News Update, Publisher. All rights reserved to Information, Inc., Bethesda, MD. The CDC National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention provides the following information as a public service only. Providing synopses of key scientific articles and lay media reports on HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis does not constitute CDC endorsement. This daily update also includes information from CDC and other government agencies, such as background on Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) articles, fact sheets, press releases and announcements. Reproduction of this text is encouraged; however, copies may not be sold, and the CDC HIV/STD/TB Prevention News Update should be cited as the source of the information. Contact the sources of the articles abstracted below for full texts of the articles.


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Just before 5 p.m., troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Interstate 80 near mile marker 51. The preliminary accident investigation indicates that a silver Chevrolet pickup that was towing a small trailer hauling a fishing boat was traveling east on the freeway in the right hand travel lane. The elderly driver of the pickup, an 82-year-old man from Montana, tried to turn left into the center median area. Also traveling eastbound in the left-hand travel lane near that location was an 18-wheeled commercial truck and trailer transporting food products.
According to NHP, the elderly driver might have attempted to make a u-turn through the center dirt median area and failed to see the approaching eastbound big rig from behind. The driver of the big rig applied the brakes and attempted to steer toward the median in an effort to avoid a collision with the errant pickup driver. The front of the commercial truck struck the left side of the pickup in the roadway near the left travel lane and inside the paved shoulder, which caused the pickup to roll over and separate from the boat trailer.
The elderly male was pronounced dead at the scene while the big rig driver stopped his commercial motor vehicle in the center dirt median area after the collision and was not injured.
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office and the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office are still attempting to properly identify the victim and notify his family. Once that notification has been made his name will be released.
The accident is being investigated by Trooper Robert Haigney of the Major Accident Investigation Team. Witnesses, or anyone with additional information, are encouraged to call him at 775-689-4682 regarding case no. NHP-1104191337.


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Join us in Florida!
More than 1,800 Presbyterian women (and a few men!) from around the world gathered at the Gaylord Palms July 18–22, 2012. The theme of the 2012 Gathering was "River of Hope," based on Psalm 46:4–5. Learn about the speakers, community and fun at the Gathering!
See stories and images from Day 1—Wednesday, July 18.
See stories and images from Day 2—Thursday, July 19.
See stories and images from Day 3—Friday, July 20.
See stories and images from Day 4—Saturday, July 21.
See stories and images from Day 5—Saturday, July 22.
Presbyterian Women's Global Gala
From east and west they came—from Bangladesh, New Jersey, South Sudan and Cuba, from Canada, California, Arizona and Florida. From 30 states and 15 countries, Presbyterian women leaders came together the evening of Tuesday, July 17 for a Global Gala to celebrate mission partnerships and the important work of Christian women all over the world.
The Global Gala is the culmination of two days of orientation for Presbyterian Women's international guests. Global Partners, Global Exchange and USA Mission Experience participants, international guests, the Gathering Planning Team and various members of PW's Churchwide Coordinating Team gathered to welcome one another and to share a bit of their culture and their work together. Read more.
Get a taste of the Gathering
Watch this six-minute video that offers a look at the fun, worship and fellowship that you can have at the 2012 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in Orlando, Florida, July 18-22, 2012.
Wear your excitement for the Gathering
Beautiful, fair trade, high-quality t-shirts featuring the Gathering logo are now available. And the shirts not only show your enthusiasm to share in the "River of Hope," the shirts also represent hope. For generations, hope was in short supply for the women and girls of Sonagacchi, the oldest and largest of Calcutta's red light districts. But a company named Freeset—a bag and t-shirt manufacturing company—has taught women and girls sewing skills that transform their lives from exploitation and pain to freedom and promise. With the theme "River of Hope" in mind, the women of Freeset have dyed, sewn and signed the River of Hope Gathering t-shirts.
The shirts are available in misses', women's and plus cuts. The misses cut runs slightly smaller and closer to the body than the women's cut. It has a scoop neck and cap sleeves. The women's cut is slightly looser in the chest and waist, and has a scoop neck and regular sleeves. The plus cut is longer and straighter than the misses' or women's cut and has a scoop neck and standard sleeves. All styles are in a lovely berry hue, with the Gathering logo on top and the signatures of the makers in white (in Bangla) on the bottom. The cost is $15.
2012 Churchwide Gathering t-shirt sizing chart
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I am interested in obtaining the PW Gathering information to be held at St.Simons in 2013. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.


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Robert Pattinson And Kristen Stewart Reuniting?
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart… may be get together again… temporarily! Hollywood Life is reporting, he's missing their dogs "Bear" and "Bernie", and Kristen has been sending him pics of them. Filming began today in […]
Watch Katy Perry & Robert Pattinson's Drunken Karaoke Duet
If that title wasn't enough to get you to click on this, then maybe you should know the two sing Boyz II Men's "I'll Make Love To You." Yes, it is as amazing as it sounds.
Hollywood Hot Talk: Leigh Ann's Boyfriend Gets Engaged
A new TV show that might go on the DVR list, Who is playing Christian Grey and why has Leigh Ann been crying so much? All this week on Hollywood Hot Talk
Kristen Stewart And Robert Pattinson Get Mobbed At Airport
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were mobbed by paparazzi at the airport. See the video and what the photographers said to them.
Robert Pattinson Reveals He Stole Underwear From "Twilight" Set
"I took a lot of underwear to be honest. They have the best underwear and I have no idea where they get it from. I use it every day."
Breaking Dawn Part 2 Is The Best Yet
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 hits theaters at midnight tonight! Find out just how good the Twilight finale is.
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 LA Premiere
The vamps weren't the only ones sparkling on the red carpet last night. Hollywood turned out for the premiere of the Twilight Saga's finale, Breaking Dawn – Part 2.
Christina Perri Entertains Camped Out 'Twilight' Fans in L.A.
The singer took to tent city to perform "A Thousand Years" for all those Twihards out there.
Breaking Dawn Part 2 Premiere Fan Camp
Twi-Hards began camping in tents ahead of the "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2″ premiere in Los Angeles. The fan community enshrined their tents with tributes to the vampire saga and were visited by stars from the movies.


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This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it!
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Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 3g | Calories: 73.9
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This dip / spread is a great way to add flavor to any snack or meal item.
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Carbs: 1.5g | Fat: 1.1g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 27.8
These bite-size tacos are always a hit in our house! Have some fun with this recipe; try adding chopped chives, avocado, different varieties of beans, or red onions.
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Carbs: 6.9g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 1.8g | Calories: 40.4
Vinaigrettes are perfect as salad dressing, a dipping sauce for steamed vegetables, and a marinade for lean cuts of meats.
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Carbs: 1.3g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 47.2
Who needs deep-fried chips, when pitas crisp up so perfectly with minimal added oil? Pair these with hummus or as a crunchy side to your Greek salad.
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Carbs: 17.6g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 100
The versatility of this Mexican salsa is limitless! Put it on grilled chicken or steak, add it to eggs, or serve with tortilla chips.
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Carbs: 5.9g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 0.9g | Calories: 22.5
Fresh summer salad dressing
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Carbs: 0.3g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 0g | Calories: 11.9
Smoky from the cumin with a hidden serving of vegetables, this dip is equally delicious in a burrito as it is spread on tortilla chips.
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Carbs: 5.3g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 32.9
These almonds have a spicy twist!
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Carbs: 8g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 5g | Protein: 7g | Calories: 218
Use as a dip for veggies or a spread on pita and sandwiches.
Submitted by COACH_NICOLE
Carbs: 21.2g | Fat: 12.8g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 5.8g | Calories: 215.9
This dip tastes decadent but is very healthy. Great Valentine to share with someone you love!
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Carbs: 3.4g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 5.9g | Calories: 37.8
This simple and delicious appetizer is very festive--red and green for the holidays.
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Carbs: 3.6g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 41.4
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My family absolutely loves this dip. It tastes just like a BLT!
Carbs: 1.5g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 1.8g | Calories: 49.4
Try this spicy Asian paste in your slow-cooker stews, broth based soups, or combined with yogurt as a zippy sandwich spread.
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Carbs: 0.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 5.9
Use this to dress your salad or as a dipping sauce for cut vegetables. Don't like cilantro? No problem, just swap it out for Italian parsley or dill.
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Carbs: 1.1g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 8.8


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Eagles LeSean McCoy: 'I think Michael Vick is the starting quarterback'
The Philadelphia Eagles are going to have a spirited battle to see who wins the quarterback battle during training camp.
If it was left up to running back LeSean McCoy, picking the starting quarterback is an easy choice.
"I think Michael Vick is the starting quarterback," McCoy said in an interview with NJ.com. "People forget — this is Michael Vick. He's got a lot to prove this year, but he's ready to roll. He knows people are questioning if he can get it done, and he's gonna prove this year he can."
The Eagles re-signed Vick to a one-year contract for around $10 million this offseason. In 2012, Vick struggled, passing for 2,362 yards with 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 10 games last season.
Eagles head coach Chip Kelly has not said whether Vick or Nick Foles, who went 1-5 as the starter last season, will work with the first-team offense when training camp opens.


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Eco Jarz Silicone Lid
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Use this red silicone lid with canning jars to create eco-friendly "to-go" mugs that are perfect for your favorite homemade drinks. Providing a leakproof seal, the stay-cool silicone lid helps keep beverages warm or cold.
- Suitable for use with any standard small-mouth canning jar.
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Italy's attacking flair too much for Mexico
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Three quick talking points from the Azzurri's 2-1 win over El Tri:
1. If you play possession-based football, you really need to convert your chances. Italy had two or three in the first 10 minutes but could easily have gone a goal down when Andres Guardado slapped the ball off Gigi Buffon's crossbar. Equally, after taking the lead through Andrea Pirlo's free kick, a single mistake -- Andrea Barzagli losing Gio Dos Santos and then bringing him down -- leveled things up, as Chicharito converted from the spot.
The Azzurri are still getting used to playing this way -- for a start, they're creating chances -- but if the finishing doesn't improve, they'll be prone to "smash and grabs." Like the kind they used to inflict on others.
2. Does Mexico need to defend so deep? Both Francisco Rodriguez and Hector Moreno paid way too much respect to Mario Balotelli's pace, keeping a very low defensive line. You can see the logic in doing so -- you won't get beaten by balls over the top -- but it's not as if Balotelli is Usain Bolt.
At the same time, Mexico didn't press high when Italy came out from the back, which was somewhat surprising given that in Guardado, Gio, Chicharito and Javier Aquino they have quick guys who seem suited to doing just that. Not to mention the fact that, apart from Mattia De Sciglio, three members of Italy's back four aren't exactly Franz Beckenbauer on the ball.
3. Throughout the Italy v Mexico game -- unlike Saturday's opener in Brasilia -- the stadium video screens kept showing slow-motion replays of controversial incidents. Evidently someone at the Maracana didn't get the memo. FIFA decided, and with good reason, not to show replays of any incident that could be deemed contentious on the stadium big screen.
The reason is obvious -- and it's not just about inflaming the crowd or the players. FIFA doesn't allow video replay, and if you're replaying an incident, it's not as if the referee can just look away (especially not at the Maracana, where there are four screens). If he does catch a glimpse and realizes he made a mistake, he can't "unsee" what he's just seen. The risk (and temptation) for makeup calls is huge, not least because -- as we've been told so many times -- referees are only human.
The good news is that this is the Confederations Cup, basically a dry run for the real thing. There are some 11 months to get it right.


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|October 13, 2012
|My Friend Unconditional
|October 06, 2012
|When You Pray for Someone
|September 29, 2012
|Understanding the Value of Understanding
|September 22, 2012
|The Game of Life and a Fork in the Road
|September 15, 2012
|September 08, 2012
|Potency of Potential
|August 25, 2012
|I Know You
|August 18, 2012
|Applying The Cure
|August 11, 2012
|A "Chick-fil-A Day" Post Script
|August 04, 2012
|The Moment You Realize You Can't . . .
It is a difficult task to see yourself for who you really are. Self-assessment is not easy, and I would say it is especially more difficult for men. We always want to see, and quite easily do see more often than not, the best in ourselves. We always want to think we are right, and even in our own moments of self-deprecation we think we are humble. We are capable of simultaneously admitting we have faults and seeing the faults of others who offend us as far more egregious. It is a rare man indeed who can see himself for who he really is.
When couples are angry at each other, it is far easier for them to see the changes the other person needs to make in order to "fix" the situation. In one breath admitting they may be at fault for some part of the division that exists, each is internally insisting that their position is due to the actions of the other person, and so it is the other person who must give way, change, and make amends, in order to make things better.
It's not just in close relationships where men have this trouble either. I have seen men walking around who should be embarrassed by the way they have presented themselves in public, but the problem is, they do not see a problem with it. Whether it is the way they dress, the way they talk with others, or their own behaviors, they do not see a need for change because they cannot see themselves for who they really are. In fact, "Reality TV" has built up an entertainment industry around this fact.
If we are going to be genuine and truthful with ourselves, we need to admit we need someone else for help in assessing where we are in life. This is where that friend, unconditional, becomes of great value. If you have a real friend, try stepping into their life for a few minutes to ask them to give you a reality check of the type of person you really are. Remember, this should be a friendship without condition, and one where your friend will keep your best interest at heart while still being completely honest with you even when they know it is going to hurt.
Have you ever seen the making of a sword? The process is quite brutal at times. The process is one of continuous heating and folding of metal that is beaten by weighted hammers against an anvil. Over and over again this process goes. The blade slowly takes shape from a block of iron into a length of metal that is then put to a grinder, and slowly, over time the process becomes more and more delicate as the final blade takes form. In the end, a lethal instrument ready for battle is the result.
This is what the Bible means when it says in Proverbs 27:17 "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." That is what a real friend will do for you. When iron sharpens iron there is friction, there is heat, and sparks fly while there is a whittling away of rough bumps so that a razor's edge may be attained and the blade that results will be far more useful and effective in the end. A friend unconditional will not tell you what you want to hear, but they will tell you what you need to hear while still accepting you for who you are right now. In the end, when really good friends do this for each other on a consistent basis, they are both changed into someone far more effective and useful.
Working at a job site, I often need to get into an attic space via a storage room. This almost always requires me to use a stepladder, and then transition from the ladder laterally to the attic space. I've done it before. In fact, I've done it lots of times on lots of job sites. On a day earlier this week though, something went wrong. During the transition from the ladder to the attic space, I felt as if the earth had been jerked out from underneath me, and I fell. It wasn't a slow-motion event, or one where I knew just before I fell what was about to happen. One second I was standing firm, the next I was in open air falling. It all happened faster than the blink of an eye.
Looking back, it must have been comical to watch. I felt like Wile-E-Coyote after he had chased Road Runner just a little to far and now found himself flapping like a bird. When I fell, I immediately reaching out for anything to catch myself, but before I could even worry about it, I had hit the ground. I fell 8 feet in total, and a fall from 6 feet can be deadly or cause serious injury. The person I was with was quite worried and kept asking me if I was alright. I got up, checked myself over, noted some scrapes that would definitely turn to bruises, but generally felt fine.
Maybe it was the adrenaline flowing, but I was able to get back on the ladder, get into the attic space, and walk the rest of the job site to complete the survey. When I got back to my car about 90 minutes after my fall, I had a call come in that had gone to voice mail. It was someone calling just to touch base with me, and to let me know they had been praying for me.
I'm not going to go super-spiritual and say that they were praying for me at the exact moment I fell, but I have no doubt it was God's protection that kept this family man out of the hospital or worse. Truth is, getting that call simply reinforced my faith in in the power of prayer, and it also reminded me of one very important lesson regarding prayer for other people.
When God lays someone on your heart to pray for them, you may think you know them well enough to know where they are, what they are doing, and how things are in their life. However, that may not always be the case. In fact, unless the person is there with you when you pray, you have no idea what they might be facing in just that moment. At that moment when you pray, they may have just received some very bad news you may or may not ever hear about, or they may be about to come into harms way and never see it coming.
We all need others who care enough to pray for us. How often has someone drifted into your mind and you thought to pray for them? You simply do not know what someone else might be facing at that moment, or what they will be facing later that day. Take a moment to think of who might be praying for you, and then take another moment to pray.
It's tough to be a man. Not that women have it easier than men, but that the natural tendencies of men tend to bring out contradictions between intentions and results. For example: a wife comes to her husband in tears about how someone at the office has been treating her, and the husband, wanting to come to the rescue of his wife, will instinctively want to give her a list of ways to fight back, or ways she should be acting in response to what is happening. The result of all this helpfulness is either the wife will react defensively in which case an argument may ensue, or the wife may just "give up" emotionally with the feeling that her husband is "out of touch" with her. For his part, the man is confused and is usually left wondering what went wrong.
Whether it is with a spouse or with children, men want to be the hero who comes to the rescue, but often ends up the villain perpetuating and reinforcing whatever problem was brought to his attention to begin with. He may even become part of the problem, even though this was most assuredly never his intention. What really is going on? How can a man break the cycle?
I am well versed with these questions because I am well versed in being a man of the male variety in my own home. Whether it is with my own wife or one of my two daughters, I have found myself frustrated by being caught between the desire to be a real help to my family, and sorely failing. When they are feeling down, it seems I cannot find the right words to cheer them up. When I try to shake them up, they look at me as though I were from another planet with no connection to them whatsoever.
Though I have heard the words and read many articles over this, it has taken many years of marriage and countless interactions to finally sink in: before you can really help anyone, they need to know you understand.
It's not that you agree with them, but that in some way, you come around to their perspective and begin to see the place from where their own emotions are being developed. You begin to see why they are frustrated, and see in a way that you understand. You being to see why they feel the way they feel, why they say the things they say, and why they do the things they do. You somehow get to this point, and then communicate to them that you understand. "I get it" is the message you want to convey.
From there, you now have the opportunity to talk with them instead of talking at them. Now you have the possibility of coming along side them to be an encouragement to offer hope, rather than an outsider who throws comments and advice at them to do this or that. When you truly understand someone, and can communicate that understanding to them, you are perceived as someone who is working along side them, and they will see you as someone who is lending your strength to theirs to move forward. In short, when you understand first, then you can offer hope.
Being able to communicate you understand is not easy. It the difference between yelling at someone and trying to direct them out of harms way, and actually coming alongside them physically, wrapping their arm over your shoulder, and lifting them up as you help them limp along out of harms way. Understanding, at it's root, is compassion; co-suffering with someone else, and leading them to a better place. Understanding the value of understanding is one thing, and putting it into practice difficult. However, when you practice understanding with regularity, you will find the relationships you have now will become much deeper and stronger than you thought they could be.
Last night we had family game night and played the game of LIFE. While not going into all the details of the game itself, there are at least two points in the game where a fork in the road appears. Go one way, and one thing will happen. Go another way, and another thing will happen. What will also happen is that other possibilities of going down one path will become possible, while simultaneously denying the chance that the opportunities of the other path will ever happen. It is a choice. During the game, we can see what will happen and each player gets to choose which scenario they want to play out, however, life is not always so clear.
I have been told, and read in various books by some pretty great leaders, that a man is influenced by the people he meets and the books he reads. What never occurs to some is that the people we ultimately meet, and the books we finally read, are choices that are up to us to make.
Being one of two parents raising two daughters is not easy. Even with the great strength of my wife, together we sometimes feel we are falling short in some areas. We want to raise our daughters to be able to think for themselves, but to do so with the values my wife and I share so that their choices will reflect those values. To a large extent, we exercise great control over their environment, but have given them great latitude to explore, learn, and experience life within those boundaries. The day will quickly come though when they will slip beyond those boundaries into the greater untamed environment of the world we live in, and I think to myself, "How will I prepare them for that day?"
You see, a choice is a fork in the road. It represents a decision to be made, whether to go this way or that. Some choices are obvious when compared to a predetermined set of morals, values, or standards. Other choices are more difficult, and cause us to see and even explore the blur of grey that separates what was a black and white decision before. I want my daughters to understand the choices they make are important, because with each choice a pattern is being forged in their minds. It is a pattern that seeks to be revealed, and eventually one day will tell them who they are.
While certainly, on a purely objective level, anyone is capable of doing anything, there remains that pattern of choices behind us that lays the outline of the choices to be made before us. That pattern can tell us whether or not we are the type of person who would ever do such and such a thing. Most people will immediately recognize that at any moment the pattern can be broken and a different path chosen, but such words are of no comfort to a life lived, a rutted path carved deep, and a way of learning that dictates how things are supposed to be done.
I want to make sure my daughters understand all this. I want them to know that a choice to tell a lie today will make it easier to tell a lie tomorrow, and how a lie many years from now can cause them great harm. I want them to know that the day they slip the boundaries of the protected environment of home, they will come to many different forks in the road. While they will grow to crave and greatly desire the chance to make those choices and decisions in their own lives, what I want them to understand most is that each of those choices will belong to them not so much as a freedom, but as a responsibility. It is a responsibility to bear the consequences and outcomes of those choices personally, to understand that the choices made can also have a great impact on others, and to either enjoy the benefits of good choices or suffer under the weight of bad ones.
Our house has recently become a way station for lizards. You know, the small Anole type lizards you see scurrying around outside? Well now we have them in our house. What is more, these little green travelers are here by invitation. You see, my daughter loves catching them, but keeping them healthy and alive can be challenging. In the past, we have allowed her to catch them and keep them overnight in her little lizard habitat, but in the morning she would have to release them. I could always tell it was a little bitter-sweet for her to let them go, but it was best.
Watching her let a lizard go one night, I asked myself how I could make this bitter-sweet moment into something more. That night I sat and talked with my daughter about lizards, and just started asking questions. As she talked, it became evident that what she knew about lizards was very little, but that she wanted to know more was also evident. So, I went to my office in the house and sat at my computer. Reflecting back on my conversation I drew up a list of questions, or things we would like to know about lizards, and put them with blanks next to the questions. In effect, we came up with a "Catch & Release Report" that she could now perform whenever she caught a lizard.
With the first catch, we went through the process of measuring its length, measuring it on a gram scale, taking pictures of it, noting the time of day and outside temperature, and other factual data. There was also a couple of places just for observation and even a page where there was a blank outline of a lizard so she could color and put in details about the lizard she noted on her own.
My daughter is suddenly very excited about lizards. Before, she caught them because they were a novelty, and now that she is asking questions, her mind has opened up and she is seeing lizards in ways she had never seen them before. She is able to make comparisons in size, color, temperament, and physical details. She is learning. Why? Because she is asking.
This may not sound like such a big deal, but it is an important lesson for everyone in all walks of life, and in the Christian life as well. There is no end of learning until you stop asking questions. If you want to learn how to improve your relationship with your spouse, stop having all the answers and start asking questions. If you want to learn how to improve communication between you and a coworker or your own child, start by asking questions. It is such a small, little word, but has so much power when applied.
When you pray, stop for a moment and ask yourself: am I praying for what I want because I think I have the answers to my own problems? What if you stopped having the answers? What if you simply opened your heart and prayed along the lines of asking God for His answers to your problems? How would that change how you relate to God? How would that affect the way you live your life? Ask.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" It is a question I ask my two daughters once in a while, and mostly around their birthdays. I want to see what they are thinking, and remind them that a day is coming when they will seek and hopefully find their place in this world according to God's will for their lives. I remind them that God has a plan for them, that God also created them with special gifts and abilities, and that these gifts and abilities were given to them for very specific reasons.
I often wonder how many people are walking around today having never realized their own potential. These people continue day after day to work in jobs they hate, or suffer through desperate situations they wish were different. Then I look at my two daughters and wonder if they will ever realize the potential they have in life, or if they will find professional happiness doing what they love and being paid for it.
I believe we are all created to glorify God with our lives, and I also believe that in order to do that we must live up to the potential for which we are all created; professionally in our jobs, as spouses to our mates, and as parents to our children. The first step is realizing that you were created by God, not some random evolutionary accident. Everything God created not only shows design, but also purpose. This means you also were created with a purpose, a reason for existing, and you have a special part to play in the history of the world.
The next thing we must all realize is that if God created you for a reason, then it is a waste of time to try to be like someone else. We see the search for individuality in youth, and in doing so they ironically end up congregating into groups where everyone tries to be like everyone else with a certain "look" that identifies them with their peers. The simple truth is that you are the only person in the world that can be you better than anyone else. Stop trying to be like someone else, and just be yourself! How often have we heard these words without realizing or understanding that being yourself is exactly what God has designed you to do?!
Like clockwork parts, we can peer inside and understand that each part plays a role in the function of the watch. Some play small roles, but none are so minor that the clock could function well enough without them. Some parts of a clock are on display, some are hidden, some move, while others provide stability by being stationary. Each of us is different for a reason. To criticize someone simply for being different than you is to criticize the work of the Creator who made all men equal and different; each with the equal potential to be the individual person they were created to be.
Ever know someone who never met a stranger? That is my oldest daughter. Ever since she was a baby, anyone could hold her and she simply did not seem to care or mind. Most children, when taken from their mother, will start to reach out and cry to get back to their mom. My oldest never did that. In fact, it actually became quite worrisome for me and my wife. Literally anyone could have walked away with her, and she would have gone with them without so much as a whimper. These days, I think we've managed to instill in her a healthy respect for strangers, but she still has the same personality.
When I think about what my daughter will be like when she grows up, I think back to when I was a child with a neighbor who was always very outgoing and friendly. She had a son my age, and whenever I would go over to his house she would answer the door and say, "Well look who finally arrived! We've been expecting you! Come on in and have a cookie. Where have you been and what have you been up to?" What a wonderful way to greet and be greeted. I always felt welcome there. I also remember the days after they moved away. Even with all the people who lived around us, I remember how empty the neighborhood seemed after that.
The world is full of people that go unknown. We pass them as we walk through the mall, we shop with them in stores, and we drive down the road with them without ever acknowledging them. It is the rest of the world we live in. It is a world full of people yet so very empty. It is a wall of relational separation. We do not know them. They do not know us. So, we will have nothing to do with them.
This wall of separation is what Jesus broke down many times. He went to the woman at the well and spoke with her. He spoke to a man who had climbed up a tree. Over and over again he went to the strangers of the world, looked them in the eye, and communicated on some level - "I know you."
I think it is a great example of what we might be able to accomplish as Christians in this world. Many times we do not know what to do or what to say or how to act when talking with someone we do not know, and that is part of the problem. Maybe it is just a sign of the times we live in, but the walls of relational separation between individuals in this world have grown thicker. The message we are communicating, whether intentional or not, is "I don't know you. You are not welcome here."
Next time, when God speaks to your heart about talking with someone, try to imagine how they might feel if someone they knew walked up to them and said hello. At that moment, just before you speak and just after you have looked them in the eye, think to yourself "I know you" and see where the conversation goes.
Imagine a person with symptoms they have been dealing with their entire life. Every year, they are more and more miserable. Something is making them severely sick, but they refuse to go to a doctor. They never really know what is wrong, but they do their best to treat their symptoms their own way . . . and hide them. Problem is, everyone else around them knows something is wrong, but they don't know what to do. So, the person just keeps covering up the symptoms, and dealing with things (badly I might add) in their own way.
One day they meet up with someone who immediately recognizes what is going on. Turns out, he is a doctor. He knows the symptoms, knows the sickness, and is even willing to prescribe the medication. The person who has been suffering for so long is relieved. Finally, not only is there someone who can see what is going on, but also understands what to do about it. They are immediately thankful and take the medicine home with them.
Weeks later, the doctor runs into this person again. The person expresses great gratitude for what the doctor was able to do, but the doctor notices that there has been no real improvement. "Did you get the prescription I gave you?" The person replies, "Oh, yes! I went straight out and bought the prescription the same day!" The doctor knows that the person should have shown improvement if indeed they have taken the medicine. Puzzled, he asks how the regimen of taking the pills is going.
The person then replies that while they did go and buy the medicine, they haven't actually been taking it. You see, they have been dealing with these issues a long time, and they are not sure they are ready for the cure.
Now, what would you think of someone who did that?
Imagine someone else dying of thirst in a wasteland. You walk up on the scene, and immediately offer them some water. Now imagine what you would think if this person replied, "Wow! Thank you so much for this cool drink of water! I'm about to die I'm so thirsty." However, holding the glass of water, they simply sat there with it and refused to drink it. It's right there in their own hands. They are dying. You have given them what they need to get relief, but they refuse to drink.
Too many people are just like these two examples. Too many people are suffering needlessly. The cure exists, but you have to apply it to get relief.
Simply having the medicine at hand did nothing to cure the person from their sickness. Simply having a cool glass of water nearby does nothing to slack thirst. Going to church, reading your Bible, understanding what God says and what to do about issues in life is not going to make things better on their own. That simply makes the cure available. Your life will only begin to get better when you actually start to apply the cure.
With the Olympic games nearing an end, and the announcement of the Republican choice for Vice-President headlining the news, much of the furor of "Chick-fil-A Day" is over. There may be a few reverberations and after-shocks, but for the most part, the nation is looking ahead to the election. Looking back to August 1st may be a little premature, but let's give it a shot.
On that day, I went to my local Chick-fil-A to support a man who simply stood up for what he believed. His words were not critical or full of hate. He stated his own position clearly without resorting to name-calling or cursing at anyone who disagreed with him. Yet, still there was an outcry. Cities threatened to boycott a business because of the expressions of one man. To show support, on August 1st, I went to Chick-fil-A where I saw many other Christian friends working their way through the line. As I did, a thought began to nag at the back of my mind in question form. How did we get to this point?
What I mean is, how is it that whenever a Christian says he is for the traditional definition of marriage he is labeled not only anti-gay, but his words are labeled hate speech?
I think it has a lot to do with the duality of perspective with Christians in general. I don't mean to hurt anyone's feelings, but if we are going to speak truth, let's let that door swing both ways. When it comes to what Christians are willing to call sin, we can be very selective when we want to. For some reason, homosexuality has become the whipping boy of what's wrong with this country, while other immoral acts are hardly addressed. To use a phrase I've been hearing a lot lately, let's drill down on this and see what happens.
How many homosexuals are there in your church? Just asking the question and thinking about it can leave many squirming. I have a feeling the honest response would be something like, "We don't know. We don't want to know. Hopefully none." Can you sense the walls going up in your heart already? There is a lopsided sense that homosexual individuals are not like us, and that sets us up for a divide of the heart. Where we are in error is that such a divide of the heart cannot coexist peacefully with a heart that is supposed to reflect the love of Christ to all men. Inside, we know we should be more like Christ in our outward love of others, but inwardly we war within ourselves over how to express that love to someone "not like us" at all! So what are we supposed to do? Just throw our hands up and do nothing?
Well, let's take a look at a couple of other questions. How many couples are there in your church that are living together but not married? How many couples in your church are married, but one or both of them have been divorced in the past? How many individuals in your church have had premarital sex? Think about the answers to those questions for a few minutes, and then ask yourself this next question. How do I feel about all of them?
Chances are, you see some part of yourself or someone you know and love in them, and so dealing with them in the right way becomes easier. Maybe you see your own life in theirs, and you understand the yearning for the grace, love, and forgiveness of God and other Christians. There is no wall there because you do not see yourself all that different from them, and even if you have never been in their place, you have an innate understanding that it could happen to you. If it did, you know how you would want to be treated.
Last questions. Why can't we treat the sin of homosexuality the same way we treat other sexual sin? Do we throw out divorced couples who have remarried as adulterers from our churches? If someone we know has had sex outside of marriage, are they unwelcome to sit next to us in a pew? If your son or daughter cheated on their spouse in adultery, how would you want them treated?
I am convinced that the Bible is clear that homosexuality is a sin against God - against God, not me. The last thing I am going to do is treat the homosexual any different from anyone else I have ever known who was guilty of any of the other sexual sins. If I am willing to allow everyone else who has committed sexual sins in my church, then I should be just as willing to allow homosexuals to sit in the pew next to me. All the self-righteousness has to stop if we are ever going to reach out to this world. Christ sat and ate with sinners, and he was ridiculed by the religious elite. Where would you be in that moment? Sitting next to Christ? Wagging your finger from the sidelines? Somewhere in the middle?
We have to remember we are all broken and in need of mending. That is what we all have in common with everyone else, regardless of what sins we have committed. Yes, I went and ate a sandwich at Chick-fil-A on August 1st, but I was also perfectly willing to eat one that Friday. Why? Because I believe that if Christians are truly a part of the family of God, then it's time we started showing some family resemblance. That means understanding that if you lived in the time of Christ, He would be asking to sit next to you to eat. In this day we live in, that may mean getting ridiculed by the religious elite, and if so, at least you know you'll be in good company.
There is no other feeling quite like the one of desperation. When you get into a situation where the options are rapidly dwindling down to zero, and every delay closes off routes and opportunities to escape your situation. You begin to rush to find any answer. Desperation brings you to a point where any answer will do. Whether or not it is the right one will have to be sorted out later. When you are desperate, you need an answer "right now." As more time passes, and the situation becomes increasingly more grim, the tension and stress can reach a deafening crescendo. At the highest point of desperation, when no answers have appeared, and you begin to realize that escape is not possible, total panic can result. Desperation can feel like a noose tightening around your neck. Wild eyed, and with no other resource, you realize if someone does not help you out of this, then it is going to happen.
At that moment, when you are at the precipice of panic, when you realize you can't, that can be one of the most liberating moments of your life. It all depends on how you view life and your situation. For many people, they cross over into the zone of sheer terror and panic and go to some dark places in the mind where crazy and wild answers to temporary problems surface. What they do not realize is that the answers found there will only create more problems even greater than the one they are facing now. In solitude, they see no other way out but the answer that they have thought of on their own, and it is here when people think of drastic measures like suicide, robbing a bank, or in some way hurting themselves or others as a means of escape.
It does not have to be that way. For Christians who believe and trust in God, we always have another answer. As I said, it can be one of the most liberating moments of your life. For when you are the most desperate, when you have finally struggled all you can, when you have totally exhausted every answer and realize you can't, that is when you discover whether or not you really trust in God. Some Christians really do trust in God, and they never get to the point of desperation because they have always been truly trusting in God the whole time. However, I suspect that there are quite a few others out there like myself. You want to say you trust God all the time, but when things get desperate you struggle instead of trust, and panic when you could be resting in Him.
Always do your best, but also trust in God. Understand that God gives the blessings in this life. Sometimes we undergo trials and difficulties, but if we keep trusting in God, even these times do not have to be desperate ones. In fact, the desperation you feel could be a warning sign that maybe you aren't trusting in God like you should. What would happen if God took your house, everything you own, and even your children off this earth? It happened to one man in the Bible named Job. His response? "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him . . ." - Job 13:15
The moment you realize you can't, just keep repeating those words over and over. You can't, because you never could. So why are you still fighting and struggling? Relax. Find the liberation from your problems that can be found by simply trusting in God. An answer will come. It may not be the one you wanted or were expecting, but when it comes it will be an answer. Psalm 18:30 "As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him." Psalm 37:5 "Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." Nahum 1:7 "The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him."


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Would this also account for why I lost about 800 posts today?
I don't mind losing the likes that much.
However, I am really upset when I lose post counts.
I put a lot of drunken idiotic effort into every post here and I want credit!
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What is the fucking point of this fight? Cotto doesn't have the peed, power, or craftiness to win this fight. Waste of time payday for both. BOXING SUCKS!
So Floyd can fight some Pac leftovers.
The cyclical nature of this schamozle just keeps on grinding.
Didn't PBF offer Pac this fight date?
At least this eliminates a Cotto/Pacquiao rematch. That was in the wind.
Mayweather can't pull the "Pac is fighting my leftovers" card anymore I guess.
What the hell is going on? Very low comments for a potential fight of the century here.
LOL fight of the century?
It's a fight i want to see regardless.
Will be interesting to see how much Cotto has left. The biggest mark against him as a fighter is his vunerability. He can punch, is sharp, a solid set of boxing skills, decent speed and a great left jab. However his defense has never been great nor his chin and this has been his downfall at 147 and above. He is a different fighter when he can establish control and isn't constantly fighting to neutralize the momentum of a fighter that can expolit his vunerability as it pertains to durability. Floyd can sit on punches and throw with decent pop when he needs to but he is not a puncher at these weights. Cotto should be well within his limits in taking a punch here and thus can make an attempt to assert control behind that great left jab much the way De La Hoya did.
Floyd should undoubtedly be favoured but i think Cotto has a better chance at making this a fight then most give him credit for.
Bleurgh. What's the point? We could've had Bail-Money/Pacman but Floyd wrongly believes Pac is not entitled to a 50/50 split, or, knows that Pac IS but is using this as his get out clause.
Don't care about this fight. Just about lost interest in boxing now.
PS, who writes this shit?
"...in what will be a gargantuan showdown between two future Hall of Famers"
I too was thinking along the same lines as Jakob.
I don't think that this fight will be necessarily as easy as first thought either - and not just based on what Cotto will bring to the table. History has shown that there have been a number of fighters who chose to cruise along against apparently safe bets only to find themselves crashing into an upset when their own skill set has suffered crucial erosion in the meantime. Mayweather is getting on in age and he fights sporadically - and the tools upon which he relies would be so much less effective if they were not exactly on point.
While there are many who think Mayweather could easily overcome Pac, particularly at this stage with the apparent slip in Manny's game, I'm not so sure that Floyd himself is as confident as his backers.
After Pac's scare against Marquez, one might think Floyd would actually do almost anything to get Manny in the ring right now - lest someone else gets in there first and knocks Pac off his perch.
Whatever chance you think Floyd might have against Pac, if Floyd himself isn't sufficiently confident I think his chances have to be downgraded accordingly.
This is a big money fight. Cotto is third behind Mayweather and Pacquiao in PPV $$.
Jakob and PD, I wish you were right. And I certainly don't think Floyd is unbeatable by any means. My problem with this fight is that Cotto really brings nothing to the table at 147. He is a decent, Junior welterweight who never even tried to unify that division. At welterweight, he supposedly "won" a title from nobody, Michael Jennings, struggled against hapless Yuri Foreman before the later's knee went out, struggled against worn out Mayorga, beat a half blind Margarito, and got Crushed by Pacman. He will lose this fight. Not because Floyd is so good, but, rather because Cotto just really isn't very good at this weight. Cotto absolutely does not belong in the IBHOF based on his career to date.
I was thinking something along the lines of the air smells of someone passing wind. To me, this is a stay-busy fight for Mayweather guaranteed to pay a tidy sum.At least this eliminates a Cotto/Pacquiao rematch. That was in the wind.
Certainly, Cotto could pull the upset if he catches Mayweather just right. The chance, unseen blow landing on the chin when the neck isn't set for impact could pull the trick. One doesn't have to look far for examples of this. Random examples include Ali's flash knockout of Liston in their second fight, Lamon Brewster's knockout of Lennox Lewis in sparring, and many more. However, that aside, I don't think it bides well for Cotto.
Sure, I'll watch the free HBO replay of this fight the following week, but that's about it.
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It was officially announced on Tuesday morning that Floyd Mayweather, who was granted his license in Nevada after a short dog-and-pony show in front of the NSAC, will face Miguel Cotto on May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
To some, this bout is about four or five years too late. Others will welcome this match-up much more than fights against Saul Alvarez or Robert Guerrero, which were also discussed. Either way, with two of the big three pay-per-view franchises and attractions involved, this will do big numbers regardless- just like Manny Pacquiaos date against Tim Bradley will on June 9th. Yeah, yeah, I know all about the talk of supposed boycotts and the backlash against Mayweather and Pacquiao for not facing each other. The bottom line is this- both are now self-sustaining businesses with vast fan bases that will support them nonetheless.
These upcoming events will do well despite the uproar from a very small minority.
And for all this hysterical talk that this fight has lost steam, well, perhaps from a pure boxing standpoint, that is true. After all, both men are well into their 30s. But remember, when Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson finally met in 2002 (at least five years past its sell-buy date as a prizefight), that pay-per-view did record numbers of well over two million buys, not topped until Mayweather faced Oscar De La Hoya in 2007.
boxing's past is studded with stinkers that broke attendance records. Look no further than Dempsey/Carpentier, the first Million-Dollar Gate ($1,789,238)
My understanding is that Mayweather made Cotto an offer he couldnt refuse (as they were really running out of options) and Cotto informed Top Rank Tuesday night of his decision to take the fight.
I'm with JaKob and PD here, I think Cotto gives Mayweather far more problems than people anticipate. Apparently Pac will fight Bradley, who I also think will be a live dog. Apparently, we will see Marquez V Peterson, obviously the winner of this will set-up a fight with the winner of Pac V Bradley. Khan will most likely fight Ortiz now the Berto fight is off and Khan wants to move to 147 sooner than later.
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I'll take Marquez over Peterson, Pac over Bradley and Ortiz over Khan, Ortiz has enough speed and definitely enough pop to expose that chin of Khans again, Khan isn't the hardest guy to catch.
Peterson V Marquez could be close I think, really depends if Marquez can handle the pressure of a much larger guy. We all know both Diaz and Katsidis gave him troubles with their pressure style at 135 so I can see Peterson doing well in this fight. Would still have to take Marquez though.
Pac should win but Bradley isn't a guy who just comes forward. He is very cagey, knows when to tie up and is acutely aware of the killzone. Using this along with his natural size, may well show up the strength disparity that guys like Cotto/Margarito could not.
I agree on Ortiz, he has big power and the technique to land it. I think we may see the end of Khan as a potential superstar with this fight and he will go into the mix with the rest of the talented 140s-147s.
Even if Khan beats Ortiz in dominating fashion, everyone will say that Ortiz was weak minded and damaged goods going in.
Nothing surprising here. Mayweather is fighting a guy who he should have fought years ago. Sounds a lot like his fight against Mosley.
Boxing sucks.
Pacquaio vs Bradley.
This SHOULD be a win for Pacquaio. Pacquaio can simply lay down far too much firepower on the backfoot whilst remaining elusive. However there is a strong possibility that father time is catching up with pacquaio and his capacity to maintain perpetual movement will be nowhere to be seen. If this is the case Pacquaio could find himself in some serious trouble. Bradley has some decent speed and skills but hasn't impressed me to date. His tendancy to wing punches and general crudeness needs to be addressed.
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I don't find Bradley to be the most entertaining, technically sound, quickest or any real weapon. But I think he has a stack of subtle talents that make him such a tough match-up for anybody.
I must note people are referring to Cotto not looking good of late mostly referring to the performances against Foreman and Mayorga. He certainly wasn't all too aggressive but he did show significant improvement in the fundementals subsequent to working with Emmanuel Steward. His posture and footwork improved significantly. This was to be seen again against margarito. Although he has put many hard miles on the clock since the first margarito fight he showed more efficient and effective footwork. I think he will lose against Floyd i just don't think he is as unworthy a challenger as many expect. The big question i have is does Cotto still have the fire and intensity to put on an unrelenting offensive attack. He can't wait on Floyd, he can't engage in a center ring chess match, he needs to get off first and secure some momentum. Coming forward behind his heavy left jab, ripping to the body, and imposing his will.
A real group of sour pusses here for sure ... Mayweather is fighting a damn good Cotto who gave Paq a very tough bout at 154 no less ... at 35 this is a hell of a gutsy fight for Floyd ...I have no idea what would make so many complainers here happy ut I am excited about the fight ...
Agree Crold.
I think the body work of Cotto will be fundamental here. If Floyd has one thing you can possibly 'expose', that is it.
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