D.M.

Can't wait for the new album... hopefully I can still get tickets for the Seattle show... even though Jennifer thinks they are from the devil!!!

Redeemer

Remembering... Christ The Redeemer

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Foto by MSNBC

Post-Christian America?

Newsweek's cover story -
read the story ::: Here

The end of a Christian America? …Maybe - The end of Christianity in America? …Not at all. As the article mentions the Northwest’s disenchantment with religion, I find myself in the irony of attending a religious graduate school in the heart of Seattle (called by some, the most un-churched city in the US) – In reality, there are many sick-issues regarding a ‘Christian-America’ that must move on as quickly as possible in order to give way to a New/Fresh Christianity in America. Which leads me to believe that those two questions... are totally different things - What Say You?

Listen to the Podcast ::: Here

"Quote"

Someone sent this to me...

"You may encounter many defeats but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." -- Maya Angelou

Birthday Day Treats!

Mom's Gift -- Coldplay Tickets! (very responsible, honorable) gift

Wife's Gift -- U2's NLOTH-Box Set (very intelligent, reasonable) gift

Words... I've Been "Thinking" On

Love-love-love-love-love
I got to stand up and take a step,
You and I have been asleep for hours
Stand up in this dizzy world
I’m gonna fall down if I can’t stand up,
I can stand up for faith, hope, and love
I gotta stand up to ego but my ego’s not really the enemy
Napolean is in high heels, be careful of small men with big ideas...

I’ve been in every black hole , At the altar of the dark star
My body’s now a begging bowl , That’s begging to get back
Begging to get back to my heart
To the rhythm of my soul, To the rhythm of my unconsciousness
To the rhythm that yearns, To be released from control
At the moment of surrender, Of vision over visibility...

I’ve found grace inside a sound, I found grace it’s all that I found
And I can breathe, Breathe now...

(Stand-Up-Comedy, I’ll Go Crazy, Breathe, Moment-Of-Surrender) by U2/ NLOTH

Just ''Thinking''

Tim Keller -- Bucknell Univ. B.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, D.Min. - Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church -New York City -- Article: The Importance of Hell

Bryan Chapell -- BSJ, Northwestern Univ., MDiv., Covenant Theological Seminary, PhD, Southern Illinois Univ. - President, Covenant Theological Seminary.

New BLOG!

Introducing... NLOTH.blogspot.com (No Line On The Horizon) Where I will keep you updated with the latest U2 News and Videos - Yes, I've gone totally crazy this time, I believe this album/tour is going to be beyond our horizons -
Check it out!

(RED)

So, the new RED T-Shirts from the GAP are in - they are looking very cool (great for a gift), plus half the profits from Gap (PRODUCT) RED™ styles go to the global fund to fight AIDS.

Message on T-Shirt -- "All things being equal, they are not. As first world consumers, we have tremendous power. What we collectively choose to buy, or not to buy, can change the course of life and history on this planet."

Wired

According to Forbes.com, Seattle has taken the No. 1 spot in being the most ‘Wired City’ in the US. This of course due to the number cyber-cafes around the city, everywhere you go you can enjoy a great cup of java and connect to the World Wide Web at the same time...

U2 @ the Echo Awards with a Bang!
Enjoy... (Click-on-Pic)

We Are Under Snow

Introducing... Seattle’s winter snow storm. This just happened today, only a few blocks from our place, and more snow is on the way. We are freezing!

Loving your neighbor as yourself?

Check out this beautiful video by Blaine Hogan (artist+actor+designer+writer) at MGHS

World Reaction

Worldwide Reactions to the U.S. Election by NYT

Many abroad embraced Barack Obama as America's next president, proclaiming that America is once again an example for the rest of the world. ::: Watch Video Here :::

Seattle Reaction

Last night...

'UNO'

Chicanos Going to Hell?

So here's a link to the SeattleWeekly column - Ask A Mexican about... well you can read it for yourself. Here's the beginning statement:

'I am a chica struggling with coming out to my parents about my sexual orientation. My family is Catholic and my parents are old-school. While we are very close, I am scared of how badly this can go. My parents have been living in the U.S. about 45 years, and they have adopted some American attitudes about life. What are your thoughts concerning those of us who juggle Catholicism, homosexuality, and old-fashioned (but great) Mexican parents?' (Full-Article)

A Decade Under Chavez

Venezuela expels Human Rights Watch activists last night, after they expose ‘A Decade Under Chavez’ report. “Our expulsion reveals yet again the degree of intolerance of this government,” said Mr. Vivanco.

"Ten years ago, Chávez promoted a new constitution that could have significantly improved human rights in Venezuela. But rather than advancing rights protections, his government has since moved in the opposite direction, sacrificing basic guarantees in pursuit of its own political agenda. "

-- José Miguel Vivanco, Americas director at Human Rights Watch

Once-Upon-A-Time

As we continue to learn about what is to be a ‘Writer’, a ‘Reader’, a ‘Reader of Story’, ‘How to Read Others’ and so on… Allender asked an amazing question during class…Why do all stories have to begin with - Once Upon A Time?
… Once… Upon… A… Time….
Many stories come to mind… some that you wish had never happened, some that bring joy, pain, loss, and adventure.
… Once… Upon… A Time God, Grace & I… went for coffee.

How To Read...

So, in our Hermeneutics class we are re-learning what is ‘The Art of Reading Scripture’ (the postmodern way) – To say the least, it has been a very interesting and engaging time.
The prof. opened the class time with a quote from St. Augustine, and then allowed us to go into group discussion… in a large classroom, and many denominations all mixed together, you can imagine the thoughts and ideas.

“Love, and Do What You Will”
Aurelius Augustinus
Sermon on 1 John 7, 8