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Starting today we take a slight break from our series in Colossians in order to prepare our hearts for Easter. Over the next two weeks we will consider some key passages in the life of Jesus and spend some time reflecting on God's plan of salvation.
Since this is such an important time of personal reflection, for this week leading up to Palm Sunday we are including selected Bible passages only, with no additional editorial comment. May God speak to you directly as you engage His Word this week.
For Holy Week we have prepared a series of five special video reflections, featuring different members of our staff and pastoral team. Our hope is that the change in format for that week will allow you to connect with some familiar passages in new ways. Keep an eye out for the video devotionals, to be available starting Palm Sunday.
A certain ruler asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good—except God alone. You know the commandments: 'You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.'"
"All these I have kept since I was a boy," he said.
When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was very wealthy. Jesus looked at him and said, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."
Those who heard this asked, "Who then can be saved?"
Jesus replied, "What is impossible with man is possible with God."
Peter said to him, "We have left all we had to follow you!"
"Truly I tell you," Jesus said to them, "no one who has left home or wife or brothers or sisters or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age, and in the age to come eternal life."
Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. He will be delivered over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him and spit on him; they will flog him and kill him. On the third day he will rise again."
The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about.
(Luke 18:18-34, NIV)
Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: "If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
"Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, 'This person began to build and wasn't able to finish.'
"Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Won't he first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand? If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace. In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.
"Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out.
"Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear."
(Luke 14:25-35, NIV)
They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. "We are going up to Jerusalem," he said, "and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, who will mock him and spit on him, flog him and kill him. Three days later he will rise."
Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask."
"What do you want me to do for you?" he asked.
They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory."
"You don't know what you are asking," Jesus said. "Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?"
"We can," they answered.
Jesus said to them, "You will drink the cup I drink and be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with, but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared."
When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go."
Jesus replied, "Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."
He said to another man, "Follow me."
But he replied, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father."
Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God."
Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family."
Jesus replied, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."
(Luke 9:57-62, NIV)
Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. And he said, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life."
Then he said to them all: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self? Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
"Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God."
(Luke 9:21-27, NIV)
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. (Col. 3:9-10, NIV)
Several years ago now there was a funny movie called Liar, Liar, which imagined what life would be like if someone was forced to tell the absolute truth all the time, no exceptions. The movie poked fun at the idea that we should tell the truth, highlighting the absurdity of expecting that anyone could possibly be absolutely honest absolutely all the time.
While theologians may debate the finer points of lying and its possible necessity in some situations, Paul as usual cuts straight to the chase. Just don't do it.
Now, Paul is not interested in creating a system that governs every single situation in life. As long as we focus all our attention on the external manifestations of sin, we have no hope of ever being able to fix anything. When we do that, what tends to happen is that we begin to put our faith more in our own ability to resist sin than in the person who defeated it. We feel good when we go for long periods of time without lying (or cheating or stealing or anything else), but feel bad when we fail and fall flat on our faces.
The reality is that it is Jesus alone who helps us in any given moment. As Paul reminds the Colossians, we've been made new! It's His indwelling power that enables us to live differently. It's His Spirit that gives us new hearts (from which everything else flows). More importantly, it's His death and resurrection which give us hope when we fail and come up short.
Just as you used to offer yourselves as slaves to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer yourselves as slaves to righteousness leading to holiness. When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death! But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in[b] Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom. 6:19-23, NIV)
(Image courtesy of Jonathan Groß)
Tornados rip through towns unannounced, leaving behind a path of destruction. In a matter of moments they can tear apart entire communities, upending everything and leaving nothing but pain and suffering in their wake.
Such fierce storms seemingly appear out of nowhere, and disappear as quickly as they came. However sunny the weather may be the next day, the lives of those impacted by such awful events will never be the same.
Paul's admonitions against anger and malice may seem to pale in comparison to sexual immorality. After all, in our culture adultery might get you thrown out of church, but anger is often left unchecked and unchallenged.
Yet Paul is clear that just as sexual immorality will destroy our most intimate relationships, anger, rage, malice and slander have the power to destroy the fabric of our entire community as a whole.
But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. (Col. 3:8-10, NIV)
A twenty-second outburst of anger can permanently change relationships in ways that may never be healed. Long after a heated argument is over, wounds can continue to fester in ways that can seem confusion. The problem is that words cut far deeper than any knife. I will heal much faster from a black eye than I will from a biting put-down.
When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one's life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. (James 3:3-8, NIV)
We will sin in this area. It is unavoidable. But praise be to God that we can be forgiven as we turn to Jesus in confession and repentance. Let us lean on the Spirit for help in resisting our base urges to let our anger out on those around us. Instead, may we seek to be "peacemakers who sow in peace," in every conversation and every relationship that God has blessed us to be a part of.
On Monday we noted that sin, and particularly sexual sin, is a little bit like the bad guy in movies, whom we tend to assume is dead and gone but always comes back one more time at the very end of the film. As such, we need to direct significant attention towards making sure we are truly putting to death "the sinful, earthly things lurking within." As Paul says,
Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. (Col. 3:5-7, NIV)
However, unlike the movies, our battle with sin doesn't neatly resolve after 90 minutes. We don't get to solve all our problems, defeat all our enemies, and ride off into the sunset (not yet at least). In our lives, sin and temptation will be constant companions.
In this respect, our battle against sin is more akin to playing whack-a-mole at the county fair. Lust pops up and we beat it down. Desire pops up and we beat it down. Greed pops up and we beat that down. But the game never stops. As hard as we may try, sin keeps rearing its ugly head.
Under our own strength we can only go so far. We can strive and strive but pretty soon we will give up. It's simply too much work.
But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. (Rom. 8:10-13, NIV)
Christ secured our freedom from sin on the cross, and he empowers us through the power of the Holy Spirit to live lives of holiness. John Owen once said,
"There neither is, nor ever was, in the world, nor ever shall be, the least dram of holiness, but what, flowing from Jesus Christ, is communicated by the Spirit, according to the truth and promise of the gospel."[1]
So take some time in prayer today, asking for God's help to deal with the sin and temptation in your life. As long as you continue to wage the battle under your own strength alone, you will exhausted and defeated. Turn instead to God and ask for His Spirit to be the one equipping and strengthening you to become more like Christ.
[1] Quoted in Jonathan Dodson's book, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, pp. 88-89
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to defeat bad guys in movies? They have this amazing ability to cheat death (maybe that's what makes them so evil). However convinced the hero may be that the enemy has been defeated, you can be sure that the bad guy will make one last attempt to ruin everything.
We all know it's coming. In fact, we expect it. It wouldn't be a good movie without it. The hero is the only one who seems to be consistently oblivious to what's about to happen.
Sin is, of course, a lot like this. So Paul tells the Colossians:
Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. (Col. 3:5, NIV)
Don't beat around the bush, don't play games, don't go half way. Kill it! Or it will kill you. And yet, like the hero in the movies, we have this awful tendency to toy with sin, seemingly oblivious to the danger we are putting ourselves in. This is especially true in the realm of sexual sin. Sexual immorality destroyed lives and tore apart churches in the time of Paul, and it continues to do so today.
Although pornography gets all the press in our context, Paul also includes in this list the more subtle root sins of lust, evil desire and greed. Men and women alike can be tempted in these areas. Marriages can lose their luster over time, relationships can grow cold through lack of care and attention, and then suddenly, out of the blue, loneliness can morph into desire and blossom into lust.
The lesson is simple. Don't turn your back on sin. A partial victory is no victory at all. Make sure your enemy is 100%, without a doubt, absolutely and completely dead.
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. (1 Pet. 5:8-9, NIV)
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (Col. 3:1-4, NIV)
Over the coming weeks we will draw out in more detail the practical implications of living a heaven-centered life. However, we end this week by going back to a simple prayer that Jesus taught His disciples early on in His ministry.
"'Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.' (Matt. 6:9-13, NIV)
This brief but incredible prayer gives us a clear template for practically applying Paul's admonition to set our hearts and minds on above.
The prayer begins by calling us to orient ourselves around God in heaven. Although our tendency is to jump straight to all the burdens, needs and struggles we face, Jesus tells us to put those on ice for a moment while we get our spiritual priorities in the correct order.
A good life, a holy life, a Christ-centered life begins with the reverent worship of God "in heaven." He alone is holy and we are to worship and praise Him as such. This is Paul's point ("set your hearts on things above," "set your minds on things above").
Although I am constantly battling with a strong desire to do things my own way, on my own timing, Jesus says no, I am to pray for God's Kingdom to come, not mine. I am to pray for His will to be done, not mine. It is this attitude of the heart which then allows us to lead into prayers for provision and protection.
A heaven-focused heart longs for more of God. A heaven-focused heart desires earnestly for nothing less than to see God's Kingdom grow and expand and over-run every corner of creation. A heaven-focused heart is one that neither elevates earthly needs to the place of priority, nor ignores them as somehow "less holy." Rather, the model Jesus gave us involves setting our earthly needs in their correct place—secondary to the glory of God.
Take some time today and practice praying through the Lord's prayer, using it as a template to help direct your heart towards a heaven-focused worship of God.
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (Col. 3:1-4, NIV)
A heavenly focus means fixing our eyes on Jesus. But who is Jesus? What image comes to mind? Is it the friendly blue-eyed carpenter with the perfectly coiffed shoulder-length brown hair and warm inviting smile? How about this image instead:
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke. (Isa. 6:1-4, NIV)
Or perhaps this one:
I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. (Rev. 1:12-16, NIV)
Or this:
I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. (Rev. 19:11-16, NIV)
Isaiah fell to the ground proclaiming, "Woe is me!" John, too, fell to the ground "as though dead." Indeed, when Jesus comes on His white horse, nothing can stand in His way. To set our hearts and minds on things above should probably instill in us at least little bit of fear and trembling.
To set my heart on God and His Son Jesus is to be blown away by His Holiness and majesty and power and sovereignty. It demands a radical re-orientation of my life, a complete re-ordering of my loves, my affections, my desires and my dreams. It means turning my world upside down and inside out in order to align my life with God's holy plans for His Kingdom.
It's the end of me. It's the incineration of selfishness. Am I ready for that? Are you?
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (Col. 3:1-4, NIV)
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (Col. 3:1-4, NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Heb. 12:1-3, NIV)
The clichéd image of a "heavenly-minded" Christian is someone lost in a day-dream of angels floating around in puffy white clouds, or perhaps obsessed with visions of what they will do and wear and eat when they get to Heaven. However, as these two passages point out, the reality is not quite so rosy.
When we set our hearts and minds on Jesus in Heaven, we are reminding ourselves of the cross. We remind ourselves of the pain and suffering He endured because of our, my, sin. We remind ourselves of the unbelievable price He paid to set us free from the penalty of death. We remind ourselves of the gospel.
To be heavenly-minded is to see at one and the same time both God's absolute holiness and His unending love. It means seeing our sin in all its ugliness but also our salvation in all its glory.
We should fix our eyes on Jesus every single day we're alive. It is His work alone that saves us and His work alone that grows us. As Paul says, our lives are "now hidden with Christ in God."
This way of thinking does not come naturally to us. Everything in our life directs our attention down to earthly things. A heaven-focused worldview is something we must pray earnestly and repeatedly for God to help us accomplish and maintain. Commit to building this into your prayer life every day for the rest of this year.
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (Col. 3:1-4, NIV)
Do you really know anyone who is "so heavenly minded they are no earthly good"? I know people who are stuffed full of theological knowledge and training but never put it into practice. I know people who go to church a lot but have rarely, if ever, applied anything to their daily lives. However, I'm not sure I know anyone who is genuinely heavenly-minded. Plenty of folks may be caught up in empty religious practices, but that shouldn't be confused with setting our hearts on things above.
Rather than trying to make sense of this verse in isolation, we should remember that this is the same Paul who just a few lines earlier penned one of the most stunning descriptions of the sovereignty of Christ ever written. Paul clearly believes we should set our hearts on things above, because
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (Col. 1:15-20, NIV)
Setting our minds on Jesus does not mean selling everything and joining a monastery or convent. Certainly monks and nuns seem to spend a lot of time worshipping God, but Paul never advocates separating ourselves from the world, and is opposed to asceticism and religious practices that might lead us into false religious piety.
We set our minds on Jesus when we remember who He really is.
We set our minds on Jesus when we turn to Him as Lord over every single nook and cranny of our lives. We set our minds on Jesus when we remind ourselves on a daily basis that everything is held together by and through Him. We live and move and breathe because he gives us life, allows us to move and gives us air to breathe.
Paul's challenge to the Colossians, and by extension now to us as well, is to reorient life with Jesus at the center. That's easier said than done, of course! So, what would that look like for you? What are some subtle ways that the things of this world have crept in and taken precedence over Jesus? Think through your relationships and possessions. How might you be putting more trust in them than in God?
Most of us have probably heard the clichéd warning, "Don't be so heavenly minded you're no earthly good." I think the idea is that we don't want to fill our churches with pie-in-the-sky Christians sitting around waiting for glory while the rest of the world slips away into a Christ-less oblivion. We can all agree that's a bad thing.
However, I'm not sure that's really the most pressing problem facing our churches today. In fact, a number of pastors and authors have noted recently that we're actually so earthly focused that we are no heavenly good. The problem is not that people are too fixated on God, but that they're not fixated enough. We're far more interested in building our own little kingdoms than praying down God's.
I would go so far as to say that it is rare to find someone whose heart is truly fixed "on things above." Most of us are far too focused on earthly things—our friends, our cars, our homes, our families, our jobs, our books, our televisions, our hobbies or our gadgets. I have this terrifying tendency towards creating a world that revolves around me, and that kind of self-centered orientation is a tough addiction to break.
Paul comes at this problem from two related, but different angles. First, he says, we should "set our hearts on things above" because we've been joined together with Christ and "up there" is where Jesus is. If we've truly been converted, our hearts belong to Jesus and our worship should be focused around Him and Him alone.
This is not to say we should detach ourselves from reality—Paul is a pragmatic and practical realist who is keenly aware of the daily ebb and flow of life in Christian community. Separation from the world is not his point at all. However, if our hope is to grow in Christ-likeness then we can only achieve that if we're actually looking at Christ. We cannot become what we do not behold.
Where is your heart?
Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: "Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!"? These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings. Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence. (Col. 2:20-23, NIV)
They have lost connection with the head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow. (Col. 2:19, NIV)
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. (John 15:4-8, NIV)
In the introduction to his short book, The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis famously said,
There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors, and hail a materialist or magician with the same delight.
Most Christians that I talk to fall into something akin to the first category. It's not that we don't believe in devils. Obviously we couldn't deny their reality outright—Jesus seems to spend half his time casting out demons. However, we also realize that it's not very palatable to talk about demons these days. It sounds so…supernatural. This isn't Ghostbusters after all. We have a civilized and reasonable faith that we want our intelligent well-heeled co-workers to embrace. Talk of spiritual powers comes across a bit kooky and out-there.
Yet, there's really no getting around it. The Bible is clear that angels and demons are real. Satan is real. There are spiritual forces at work in this world that have real power and real influence, whether we like to think about it or not. In fact, the more we deny it or downplay it, the better as far as they are concerned, since it allows them to operate "under the radar," so to speak.
Paul, on the other hand, is very clear about two things. First, Satan poses a real threat to us. As he reminds the Ephesians:
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Eph. 4:10-12, NIV)
Second, in the big scheme of things Jesus has overcome all this.
And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. (Col. 2:15, NIV)
The cross is the ultimate rejection of every other false god and spiritual force in the world. The cross makes a mockery of every pathetic attempt Satan makes to fight back against God. The cross looks Satan square in the eyes and says, "Is that all you've got?"
Stand firm against the devil today. Stand tall in complete confidence that you serve the living God who has conquered death and guaranteed victory for those who stand with Him. Persevere in the knowledge that though the battle still rages, the King is coming, and when He returns Satan will be lost forever.
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deut. 6:4-5, NIV)
Sometimes when I go to the store and buy something that ends up being $1.01 or $1.11 the clerk will just let that penny slide. They won't even make me grab it from the little "Take a penny, leave a penny" dish. I know, the amount is miniscule, but I have to admit, I get kind of a thrill when that happens!
A typical mortgage, on the other hand, is a lot of money, usually running up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Imagine someone comes along and pays that debt in full. All of it. That would be pretty amazing. Astonishing, actually.
Now imagine that you're living in a house that is way beyond your means, something you never should have purchased. Imagine you've been purposely not paying the mortgage, choosing instead to squander your money on fine dining and luxury travel. As the bank threatens foreclosure, which they would have every legal right to do, someone steps in and offers to pay all your debts for you. That wouldn't just be amazing, it would be miraculous, extravagant, almost outlandish.
Here's what Paul says to the Colossians. From the very beginning of Creation we were given one simple command—to love God and God alone. It's all-or-nothing command. There's no middle ground, and we chose the wrong option. We have failed in painfully ways that are painfully obvious and we've failed in ways we don't even know. Yet, through Jesus Christ,
He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. (Col. 2:13b-14, NIV)
Sins? Forgiven.
"Legal indebtedness"? Canceled. Taken away. Nailed to the cross.
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. (Rom. 8:1-2, NIV)
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Patriots finally preparing for cold weather
The Patriots defense is well aware that the unpredictable climate could play a pivotal role in ball security. Members of the secondary are on high alert for turnovers.
Considering New England is second in the league with 39 takeaways, though, that's nothing new.
"I think you've got to have a heightened awareness when you get in these games because no matter how mentally strong guys are, it does change things — your hands get cold and different things like that," safety Devin McCourty said. "Defensively, we definitely try to have more of an awareness to try to attack the ball."
Just because the Dolphins typically play half of their games under the warm southern sun doesn't mean they're going to freeze at the first sight of snow.
In fact, another warm-weather team — the San Francisco 49ers — traveled to New England on a cold, rainy night two weeks ago and overpowered the Patriots, handing them their lone loss over their past nine games.
"They're a professional football team, they'll be ready to go," McCourty said. "I don't think it's nothing new for them They've done it before, they did it last year, so I'm sure they'll be ready to go."
And after already playing a pair of December games in Florida, the Patriots are embracing whatever weather rolls their way.
"We've had a very fortunate December around here. It's been good," Mayo said. "Our other games we had were in Miami and in Jacksonville. The weather won't be a problem at all. We enjoy the rain."
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Huangshan Highlights Tour from Shanghai
With the best-value flights and hotels, we have designed this Huangshan tour from Shanghai to make every penny count. It allows you to stay one night on the mountain, see the much-sought-after scenery and indulge yourself in the hot springs to finish off your tour with some relaxation.
- Stay overnight on the mountains and enjoy a room with a mountain view
- Watch the sunset and sunrise from the best locations on the mountains
- Get lost in Chengkan Ancient Village and acquire some Chinese feng shui knowledge
- Relax and feel refreshed in the Flying Snow Hot Spring
What's Included
- Round-trip flights between Shanghai and Huangshan
- Entrance to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
- Lunches mentioned in itinerary
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Private transfers between the Huangshan airport, attractions, and hotels
- Private tour guide and driver service throughout the tour
- Public shuttle buses in the mountains and a specified cable car
Price Per Person in US Dollars
|Nov.1 - Mar.31
|Deluxe Class
|Superior Class
|2-5 People
|6-9 People
|Apr.1 - Oct.31
|2-5 People
|6-9 People
Suggested Itinerary
Your tour will start with a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Huangshan. At Huangshan Airport, your private guide and transport will be ready and waiting, ensuring a comfortable and efficient transfer to your hotel.
Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory is the first destination on your trip itinerary. Since 1782, Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory has been one of the most famous ink factories in China. You can see the whole process of how the ink stones are made.
Good to know:
There is usually only one flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Huangshan every day: FM9265 (14:20–15:25) (the schedule may vary during low and peak seasons).
A transfer to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is not included in Shanghai. We are happy to add a private transfer service to make your trip easier. The additional cost is as below (based on your hotel/address locating in downtown Shanghai):
2–5 people: $28 per person per transfer
6–9 people: $15 per person per transfer
One night in Tunxi: Huangshan International Hotel (superior class)/Crowne Plaza Huangshan Yucheng (deluxe class).
After finishing your Western breakfast at the hotel, you will commence your tour of Chengkan Ancient Village. The most precious feature of Chengkan is that it preserves its original character and features, without becoming commercial. With our experienced guide, who has loads of information, you learn how the village was built and functioned hundreds of years ago.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant to give you a chance to taste authentic Anhui dishes. Then to the Yellow Mountains. Your guide will prepare drinks and a map to maximize your time in Huangshan.
It takes about one hour to get to the foot of the Yellow Mountains. You will take the Yungu cable car to ascend them. Your guide, who spends over 200 days on the mountains every year, will customize the route for you.
For an energetic hiker in good shape: Descending the cable car, walk for about 40 minutes to arrive at the hotel, and see Harp Pine, Beginning-to-Believe Peak and Black Tiger Pine along the way. Then explore the West Sea Grand Canyon. The whole hiking lasts for about 3 hours, covering 1st ring, 2nd ring and button of the canyon. Then watch sunset at Purple Cloud Peak. It takes about 30 minutes to get back to hotel.
For beginners, children, and senior citizens: Get off the cable car, walk for about 30 minutes to the hotel, and see Black Tiger Pine and Dream Flower Pine on the way. Then walk to West Sea Grand Canyon. You can decide how long you would like to walk for: reaching the 1st ring and returning takes about two hours; reaching the 2nd ring and returning takes about 2½ hours. Then enjoy the sunset at Cloud-dispelling Pavilion. It takes about 30 minutes to get back to the hotel.
Good to know:
Travel light! Please take a small bag or backpack for your overnight stay on the mountain. Your guide will assist you to store big suitcase in your hotel in Tunxi for free. You can collect it on your way back. You can also store the luggage at the foot of the mountains. The cost is about CNY20 (US$4) for each piece.
Short Cut. Trekking in the West Sea Grand Canyon can be a big challenge, especially to your knees. A monorail is available to help you save time and strength. It runs between the bottom of the Canyon and the main peak area, which is about 300 meters (0.2 miles) from the Baiyun/Tianhai Hotel. The cost is CNY80 (US$13) per person.
One night on the mountain: Beihai Hotel (superior class)/Xihai Hotel — South Wing/New Wing (deluxe class).
You will need to be an early bird to see the sunrise. Refreshing Terrace is a recommended spot. Your guide will tell you when and where to go, and offer local insider tips. After enjoying the sunrise, you will go back to your hotel and have breakfast. Then you will continue to take in more Yellow Mountain wonders, including Bright Top, Flying-over Rock, and the Greeting-guest Pine, which is undoubtedly the most famous tree in China. After a buffet lunch on the mountain, you will walk to Yungu cable car station and descend.
Flying Snow Hot Spring is at the foot of the Yellow Mountains. There are various pools with different scents and healing properties: rose, lavender, jasmine and coffee, among others. It's a perfect way to refresh and recover after hiking on the mountains.
Then you will be transferred to Tunxi Ancient Street (about one hour's drive). There you can enjoy a leisurely walk among the ancient buildings and look around to grab a bargain.
Two hours before your boarding time, sit back and relax as your private driver and guide get you to the airport. They will take you right to check-in and say goodbye at the security gate.
- At the Hot Spring, you will be supplied with towels, shower gel, shampoo, hair dryers, brushes, flip flops, and lockers at the hot spring. All you need to bring is your swimsuit.
- If you plan to visit in summer or don't like hot springs, Hongcun Ancient Village is recommended to fill in the gap. With a history of over 800 years, this charming village will show you the original Hui style architecture and everlasting stories left behind. We can also arrange a relaxing 3-hour hiking between Xidi and Hongcun for you to explore the most rural areas: quiet villages, paddy fields, mulberry fields, tea plantations, and bamboo forests.
Trip Notes
1. Trekking Map (click to enlarge)
2. Tailoring Your Tour
This tour is very flexible. You can alter the itinerary, extend or shorten it to suit your price, interest, and schedule.
Extend to Shanghai (1-2 days)
Add Shanghai before or after the Huangshan tour, you can enrich your itinerary with the following must-see highlights: Yuyuan Garden, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, the Bund and Zhujiajiao Water Town.
Extend to Hangzhou (1-3 days)
Hangzhou is easily reached from Huangshan by bus in three hours. Extend the trip in Hangzhou to add a romantic touch to your tour: enjoy biking along the bank of West Lake, strolling in Lingyin Temple, tea tasting in the tea plantation, and boat riding in Xitang Ancient Water Town.
Extend to Wuyuan (1 day)
Wuyuan is considered to be the most picturesque village of China. There you could capture the well-protected ancient villages of the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1636–1911) Dynasties and the pastoral landscape. Spring is the most pleasant time, especially in March and April.
Extend to Jingdezhen (1 day)
Jingdezhen is the world renowned Porcelain Capital. You can explore China's porcelain culture and make an artwork of your own.
Feel free to tell us your requirements and interests, and we will be happy to help you arrange your trip using our professional knowledge and experience.
3. Reminder:
West Grand Sea Canyon, Celestial Capital Peak and Lotus Peak usually close from December to March of the following year due to the snowy weather. Guide will adjust the itinerary to cover other highlights to make most of your time.
From October 8th, 2014 to April 30th, 2015, Yuping Cableway is closed for rebuilding work. During this period more tourists will take the Yungu Cableway, so queuing is possible. Your guide will adjust the time and schedule flexibly to avoid crowds.


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Recent study on exrecise w/out calory reduction showed that it at least can prevent weight gain.
To make any weight loss happen, the exrecise had to be vigorous (jogging miles a week).
The conclusion: modreate exrecise and a moderate reduciton in calories (giving up the morning donuts, cutting out a few dessserts, etc.) was most effective.
Yup! I gave up my afternoon cookie and after-dinner dessert a few years ago and lost 20 pounds. I was also walking to and from my office every day, which took 15 minutes each time for a total of 30 minutes a day, M-F. I did NOTHING else to lose weight, in fact I wasn't trying to lose weight at all.
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Rafael Benitez has challenged his Chelsea stars to keep winning throughout their congested schedule after returning to third place in the Premier League with a 2-1 defeat of Paolo Di Canio's Sunderland.
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Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has backed Fernando Torres to kick on after scoring twice in the Europa League win against Rubin Kazan.
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Not for the first time in his career, Ryan Bertrand will be under the spotlight when he starts a game for Chelsea in Europe.
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Rafael Benitez today launched a bizarre rant against Ray Wilkins after the former Chelsea coach blamed him for Ashley Cole's hamstring injury.
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Demba Ba insists winning the FA Cup is just as important to him as making sure Chelsea qualify for the Champions League.
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It will be funny, won't it, if Chelsea end this season in the best way available to them: by winning the FA Cup and/or Europa League, and qualifying for the Champions League at the expense of either Arsenal or Tottenham?
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Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United
For a brief moment yesterday Rafael Benitez allowed himself a satisfied smile, then an all too familiar frown was back on his face.
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Two-time Academy Award(R) winner Jodie Foster directs and co-stars with two-time Academy Award(R) winner Mel Gibson in "The Beaver" - an emotional story about a man on a journey to rediscover his family and restart his life. Plagued by his own demons, Walter Black was once a successful toy executive and family man who now suffers from depression. No matter what he tries, Walter can't seem to get himself back on track... until a beaver hand puppet enters his life.
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A high performance pixel is described for active matrix electronic displays. The pixel combines a compact, mesa-isolated PMOS access transistor with a novel, area-efficient HV device. The high voltage transistor features a P+ region at each end of the source to effectively eliminate the parasitic sidewall component and raise the nominal threshold voltage. Concurrently, excess well area is eliminated from the PMOS access transistor to minimize device leakage and the undesirable capacitance component. The improved design enhances pixel response, increases operating margins and contrast and may reduce power dissipation in the off-state.
1. An electronic display having at least one high-voltage transistor electrically connected to a pixel electrode and having a source comprising an N+ region having a first and second side edge, said first edge coincident with a side edge of a first P+ region and said source further comprising a second P+ region having a side edge coincident with said N+ second side edge.
2. The display of claim 1, wherein the electronic display is an active matrix electroluminescent display.
3. The display of claim 1, wherein the high-voltage transistor is formed on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) thin film.
4. The display of claim 1, wherein a contact hole is provided for electrically connecting the high-voltage to a data line, and the N+ region is coincident with the contact hole.
5. The display of claim 4, wherein the contact hole is coincident with at least one of the P+ regions of the high-voltage transistor.
6. An electronic display having at least one high-voltage transistor electrically connected to a pixel electrode and having a source comprising a P+ region having a first and second side edge, said first edge coincident with a side edge of a first N+ region and said source further comprising a second N+ region coincident with said P+ second side edge.
7. The display of claim 6, wherein the electronic display is an active matrix electroluminescent (AMEL) display.
8. The display of claim 6 wherein the high-voltage transistor is formed on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) thin film.
9. The display of claim 6, wherein a contact hole is provided for electrically connecting the high-voltage transistor to a data line, and the P+ region is coincident with the contact hole.
10. The display of claim 9, wherein the contact hole is coincident with at least one of the N+ regions of the high-voltage transistor.
This invention is related to the field of active matrix electronic displays, for example, an active matrix electroluminescent (AMEL) display used in head-mounted displays (HMD) because of their inherent lightweight, compactness and rugged qualities as well as low-power requirements; and more particularly, to an active matrix electroluminescent display having a plurality of high-performance pixels.
In a typical AMEL display, a plurality of metal pixel electrodes are formed as "islands" in a layer insulated from a silicon-on-oxide (SOI) structure in which the active semi-conductor circuits are formed. These semi-conductor circuits are connected to the pixel electrodes through respective contact holes formed in the insulated layer. An electroluminescent (EL) stack is formed over the pixel electrodes; and this EL stack is a "sandwich" of EL material, typically phosphor, between top and bottom insulated layers. A transparent conductive layer, which receives the high voltage source, is provided on top of the EL stack; and this entire thin-film structure is on a base or substrate formed of silicon, glass, quartz or other suitable material.
In operation, a low-voltage transistor controls a high-voltage (blocking) transistor; and the high-voltage transistor turns on and "addresses" its associated pixel to illuminate the adjacent (or proximate) electroluminescent material in response to a signal received via a common pixel electrode, the signal being in the order of 100 to 400 volts (AC or DC).
Such an overall arrangement is disclosed in my earlier patent, U.S. Pat. No. 5,485,055 issued on Jan. 16, 1996 and assigned to the assignee of the present invention; moreover, in this '055 patent, the array of pixel electrodes has a uniformly textured surface for an enhanced brightness of the display.
The prior art includes the following publications (of which I am a co-author):
11.3: High-Resolution Active-Matrix Electroluminescent Display SID 94 DIGEST 137
42.3: A 1280×1024 Active-Matrix EL Display SID 95 DIGEST 891
24.3: A 2000-Ipi Active-Matrix EL Display 374 SID 96 DIGEST
Other prior art, of which I am aware, are U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,302,966; 5,463,279; and 5,587,329.
In the prior art, there is an inherent problem of coupling between adjacent pixels, which detracts from the overall resolution of the display; and there is a need for improved pixel response, better contrast and increased operating margins.
The present invention will be described in terms applicable to an AMEL for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the applicability of the invention.
The present invention finds utility in an active matrix display wherein at least one controlling access transistor and one NMOS high voltage blocking transistor, having a source with an N+ region and a P+ region both terminating in respective side edges and a drain connected to the pixel electrode, are formed in a semiconducting material and wherein parasitic leakage currents develop along the respective device edges during operation.
In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a P+ region is formed to coincide with the side edge of the N+ region or alternatively, P+ regions are formed to coincide along both edges of the high voltage device source to remove the parasitic sidewall transistor component, reduce sensitivity to substrate potential variations, facilitate an abrupt turn-off and raise the effective threshold voltage. For example, P+ regions may be added to the one or both of the side edges of the high voltage device or alternatively, the existing N+ region may be modified so that a portion of the N+ region becomes P+. Preferably, the well area of the access transistor is minimized to eliminate drain-source leakage and reduce undesirable capacitive coupling effects in the storage node. Implementation of the devices eliminates pixel coupling and enhances resolution, response and contrast.
Preferably, the contact hole to the HV device source is enlarged to enable electrical connection of the N+ and the extended P+ region or alternatively, both P+ regions. However, equivalent results can be obtained by connecting the regions by other means, for example by using a self-aligned silicide procedure which places a conductive layer selectively over the entire source region of the device. Comparable results may conceivably be achieved by contacting the N+ exclusively or by contacting the N+ and one of the P+ regions.
It is recognized that incremental improvements in pixel performance could be realized by implementing either one as well as both of the enhanced semiconductor devices or by reversing the polarity of one or both of the semiconductor devices, for example by implementing a high voltage PMOS transistor instead of the NMOS transistor. In such case, the source area would consist of a primary P+ region with N+ edge regions and the drain would consist of a P type region.
In a preferred embodiment, the electroluminescent (EL) display is an active matrix electroluminescent (AMEL) display, and the high-voltage transistor is formed on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) thin film.
In accordance with the further teachings of the present invention, the high voltage and access transistors are placed within the pixel boundaries to conserve area and maximize array density and resolution.
These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent from a reading of the following specification taken in conjunction with the enclosed drawings.
FIG. 1 is a partial top plan view (drawn to a greatly enlarged scale) of a preferred embodiment of an active matrix electroluminescent display with which the teachings of the present invention may find more particular utility.
FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view thereof, taken along the lines 2--2 of FIG. 1, and drawn to an enlarged scale.
FIG. 3 is a portion of FIG. 2, drawn to an enlarged scale, and showing the conventional respective side edges or margins of the source end of the high-voltage transistor (and in relation to the contact hole) heretofore used in the prior art.
FIG. 4 corresponds substantially to FIG. 3, but shows (schematically) the high voltage device improvement of the present invention, wherein a P+ region is being extended from each side edge of the high-voltage transistor source, and wherein the contact hole will straddle the N+ regions and engages the respective extended P+ regions.
FIG. 5 is another cross-sectional schematic view taken along the lines 5--5 of FIG. 12, and showing the completed arrangement of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a schematic plan view of the high-voltage (blocking) transistor and the low-voltage pixel access transistor used in the prior art.
FIGS. 7-13 are further schematic plan views, showing a preferred embodiment of the progressive steps in the masking and doping process used in the present invention; and in each view, the dark lines indicate the addition to the previous structure.
FIG. 7 shows the modifications made to the silicon island layer to implement the improved transistors.
FIG. 8 shows, schematically, the addition of the gates for the high-voltage and low-voltage devices.
FIG. 9 shows, schematically, the further addition of the highly-doped regions forming the N+ source and drain of the high-voltage transistor.
FIG. 10 shows, schematically, the implanting and penetration of the P+ regions.
FIG. 11 shows, schematically, the formation of the respective contact holes.
FIG. 12 shows, schematically, the metal deposition for various electrical connection purposes (as hereinafter described).
FIG. 13 shows, schematically, the addition of the via and the EL electrode.
FIG. l4 is graphics plot, showing the subthreshold characteristic of the high-voltage transistor used in the prior art.
FIG. 15 is a further graphics plot, corresponding substantially to FIG. 14, but showing the subthreshold characteristic of the high-voltage transistor in accordance with the improvements of the present invention.
With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 (and as disclosed in my aforementioned '055 patent) the active matrix electroluminescent (AMEL) display 10 includes a base substrate 11, a first insulator layer 12 and a silicon layer 13 forming a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) structure. The base substrate 11 may be silicon, glass or quartz; the first insulator 12 is typically silicon dioxide, and the silicon layer 13 has the active semi-conductor circuits formed thereon. An array of metal pixel electrodes 14 is formed on a second insulator layer 15. Each pixel electrode 14 is connected to an associated electronics circuit (formed on the silicon layer 13) through a contact hole 16 etched through the second insulator layer 15. An electroluminescent stack 17 includes a bottom insulator layer 18, an electroluminescent layer 19 (typically of phosphor) and a top insulator layer 20 formed over the pixel electrodes 14 and the exposed surfaces of the second insulator layer 15. A transparent conductive layer 21 is formed over the top insulator layer 20 of the electroluminescent display 17. This transparent conductive layer 21, which may be an indium tin oxide (ITO) layer, receives a high voltage (either AC or DC) from a high-voltage source 22. In operation, a display generator 23 triggers an electronic circuit (on the silicon layer 13) to selectively activate its associated pixel electrode 14. This produces a potential gradient between the pixel electrode 14 and the transparent conductive layer 21 to illuminate the electroluminescent display 17.
With reference to FIG. 3, the associated electronic circuitry on the silicon layer 13 includes a high-voltage (blocking) transistor 24, a section of which is illustrated in FIG. 3, comprising an N+ region 25 and a P+ region 26 at the source, respectively, and these regions 25, 26 have respective margins or side edges 27 and 28. The high-voltage transistor 24 is connected to its associated pixel electrode 14 through the contact hole 16. A metal deposit 16A within contact hole 16 serves as a data line between pixels 14 and connects the N+ and P+ regions of the source.
With reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, and in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, P+ region 29 and P+ region 30 are extended from the respective side edges 27 and 28 of the high-voltage transistor 24 and the contact hole 16' has been enlarged to straddle the N+ region 25 and overlap the extended P+ region 29 and, optionally, the P+ region 30 or vice versa. Alternatively, portions of the N+ region 25 may be modified to become P+ regions, thus not requiring the N+ region to be extended.
As a result, the parasitic sidewall components and the coupling between adjacent pixels is effectively eliminated. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the nominal threshold voltage of the high-voltage transistor is raised for a sharp or abrupt cut-off.
With reference to FIGS. 6-13, the formation of the respective extended P+ regions 29 and 30 and the further improvements of the present invention (which are illustrated schematically) will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Moreover, it will be appreciated that the present invention is completely compatible with the conventional doping, etching and implanting techniques of currently-available process technology.
With this in mind, and with reference to FIG. 6, the high-voltage transistor 24 shares a division line or connector (indicated by the broken line 31) with the low-voltage transistor 32. The portion 33 of the high-voltage transistor 24 is too narrow; and as a result, there will not be a sufficient amount of P+ region to still have the N+ region align with the contact hole. Additionally, the portion 34 of the low-voltage access transistor 32 is too wide (relatively speaking) and thus the edges are not under direct gate control. As a result, there is a tendency for leakage and there is additional capacitance, which is undesirable.
Accordingly, and as shown in FIG. 7, the portion 33' of the high-voltage transistor 24 has been enlarged, while the portion 34' of the low-voltage transistor 32 has been narrowed.
Next, and as shown in FIG. 8, a gate 35 has been provided for the high-voltage transistor 24 and a gate 36 for the low-voltage transistor 32.
In FIG. 9, a highly-doped region 37 has been provided to form the N+ source and drain of the high-voltage transistor.
With reference to FIG. 10, the P+ region 39 has been implanted and allowed to penetrate. The process, well-known in the art, involves the high-energy injection of positively-charged species which penetrate to a certain depth. As will be noted by the darkened lines of the P+ region 39, this part of the mask is larger than the "island" to accommodate manufacturing tolerances. Moreover, in FIG. 10, the numeral 40 indicates the common source for the low voltage and high voltage devices (as will be understood by those skilled in the art).
Thereafter, and as shown in FIG. 11, the contact holes are formed (as indicated by the darkened areas 41, 42 and 43, respectively).
In FIG. 12, the process adds metal simultaneously for a number of purposes: first, for a later via to the EL electrode (illustrated schematically as region 44); second, to connect the low-voltage drain to the high-voltage gate and tie the P+ edges of the N+ source of the HV device (illustrated schematically as region 45); and third, to attach the sources of all respective pixels to the data line (illustrated schematically as region 46).
Finally, the via and EL electrode 14 are provided as shown in FIG. 13.
Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the present invention provides a novel high-performance pixel used, more particularly, in AMEL displays. The pixel combines a compact, mesa-isolated PMOS access transistor with a novel, area-efficient HV device. The high voltage transistor features a P+ region at each end of the source to effectively eliminate the parasitic sidewall component, raise the effective threshold voltage and reduce sensitivity to substrate potential variations. The improved design enhances pixel response, increases operating margins and contrast and may reduce power dissipation in the off-state.
Obviously, many modifications may be made without departing from the basic spirit of the present invention. Accordingly, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced other than has been specifically described herein.
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Villa Louis is an historic home on Saint Feriole Island. It is beautifully restored and would be an experience just to walk through but with out guide, Susan, it was an...
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Villa Louis is an historic home on Saint Feriole Island. It is beautifully restored and would be an experience just to walk through but with out guide, Susan, it was an outstanding experience. She not only answered all of our questions but allowed us plenty of time to explore thing of personal interest. Unfortunately it was bitterly cold so exploring...
This is the best and most complete example of a 1990's Victorian house I have seen in my travels across the USA. Approximately 90% of the furniture and fixtures that the owners possessed were preserved... pictures from the era helped restore the Villa to its 1990s grandeur. The guides are very helpful and knowledgeable. A "must see"!
BE there in time for a tour on the hour starting around 9:30. Mary was very informative about the home and the family, allowing for our own exploring when necessary.
Tour guide was very knowlegable, descriptive and Thorough. So cool to see everything in its Original look and feel.
We have visited many historical homes. The tour guide was excellent and the home lovely. Villa Louise is more than just the magnificent homes, there are several other buildings on the site and the mighty Mississippi.
The guided tour lasted about 1&1/2 to 2 hours and included the mansion, grounds, and a few out buildings. The guide was knowledgeable and informative. The mansion is located in a very interesting waterfront district with other attractions.
A great visit to a truly beautiful restored house and grounds. The guided tour is at least an hour long and then you will want to spend time in the out building.
Mary was our tour guide. She gave us a great history lesson on this site. The house is gorgeous; and, I can just see chosen guests going in the front door at Christmas. Was treat that must have been. I would recommend this tour to everyone!
Interesting tour of elegant mansion and beautiful grounds. Tout guide was quite knowlegeable and really took us back in time. Very interesting story of families rise to wealth personal tragedies and resilience. Decor and tour continuity made me feel like I was almost there with the family.
The mansion and grounds are beautiful. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The carriage classic was also going on so that was an added bonus.
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