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  • Good Night and God Bless

    Number of comments: 3
    Hey everybody! I know I don't reach much of an audience with this blog, so this won't really crush too many blog readers' hearts, but I've decided to end this blog.

    It's time. This will be my 200th post. I've really stopped posting anything of any significance. More importantly, [...]
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    Posted: March 26, 2009, 2:07pm EDT

  • Simple Marriage Advice

    Number of comments: 1
    Read some of the most straight forward marriage advice that I've read in a long time today over on John Piper's blog. Read it. Thanks! [...]
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    Posted: March 12, 2009, 4:10pm EDT

  • Snow Cream Madness

    Number of comments: 1
    I copied my buddy Chris and made some snow cream tonight. Kids loved it. Make it for your kids, they'll love it.

    Below is the recipe, if you can call it that:

    1 egg, optional
    1/2 c. brown sugar
    1 tsp. vanilla
    1/2 c. cream
    2 qt.' [...]
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    Posted: March 02, 2009, 6:11pm EST

  • I am second...

    Please go here. Yes you'll recognize this guy from American Idol. Yes this video is long, BUT it's worth it. Please watch it.

    I'll go back to my ol' college radio days and make this a shout out to mibman...you know who you are. Listen to this dude's [...]
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    Posted: February 24, 2009, 7:14pm EST

  • Love - A Valentine's Day Recap

    Number of comments: 2
    So with the end of 2008 stinking up the joint for my family and the beginning of 2009 not being much better, Belinda and I didn't really have any bangup plans for Valentine's day. Someone was nice enough to donate tickets to our church's Valentine's Day banquet, so we went.
    [...]
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    Posted: February 16, 2009, 11:26am EST

  • Doers

    I've struggled with much over the past two months of unemployment.

    Last night, however, I was reminded of the awesome amount of faith a group of guys I hang with really has. They put action to their faith to simply help a brother out. God is so awesome! These' [...]
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    Posted: February 02, 2009, 8:41am EST

  • Pro Life Super Bowl Commerical Squashed

    Number of comments: 3

    NBC decided not to air any advocacy commericals during the Super Bowl. Ok. That's their perogative.

    Watch the pro-life commercial that got squashed because of that policy. Pretty powerful, huh?

    ' [...]
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    Posted: January 30, 2009, 1:19pm EST

  • Too, too sad!

    Number of comments: 6
    This story is over at CNN.com right now. To read of a family that thought it better to kill themselves and their children rather than continue to live is so tragic. Is our economy really the culprit? Or is it society? Where was the local church? Where were the [...]
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    Posted: January 28, 2009, 4:15pm EST

  • What if?

    Number of comments: 2
    What if I didn't lose my job and now face giant financial hurdles?

    What if I didn't meet Belinda and fall for her in face of all the things put in our way?

    What if I actually said everything I was thinking to that coworker that I couldn't' [...]
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    Posted: January 27, 2009, 1:18pm EST

  • So I've Come Down

    Number of comments: 4
    Over and over again God comes down from on high to bring us up out of the stuff we get in to. I'm reading Exodus now. It's also the subject of the community's winter bible study that I'm attending.

    Check out the beginning of Exodus 3:8. It says, "and" [...]
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    Posted: January 26, 2009, 9:51am EST

  • Jon Bon Jovi Got Me Thinkin'

    Number of comments: 2

    I very rarely listen to music in the car. If the radio is on, it's usually on talk radio of some sort. Every now and again, I'll get wild and switch it over to the FM dial and rock out to some of the classics.

    Today, my buddy and [...]

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    Posted: January 22, 2009, 3:45pm EST

  • George Washington Said It Best

    Number of comments: 0
    After listening to a beautifully poignant speech by our new president, I too point to George Washington, as President Obama did.

    "It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore" [...]
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    Posted: January 20, 2009, 12:46pm EST

  • I'm Excited About Tomorrow

    Number of comments: 3
    I didn't vote for Barack Obama. I don't agree with most of the ideas he's floated out there during the campaign and since.

    That being said, I'm truly excited about being alive when the first African American president will be innaugurated. What a historical event to witness! I pray [...]
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    Posted: January 19, 2009, 1:13pm EST
    by Chris

  • Cool Test To Take

    Number of comments: 2
    I just took a worship style assessment over here. I usually don't put a whole lot into these type of tests, but this one hit the nail right on the head.

    I came out as someone who likes activist type worship. If you know me personally, you're [...]
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    Posted: January 17, 2009, 8:40pm EST

  • Blogger in Tenn. is Giving Away $6,100

    Number of comments: 2
    My fellow internets citizens. Check out Anne Jackson's blog. She's giving away $6,100! Go! Now! [...]
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    Posted: January 16, 2009, 11:23am EST

  • Street Gangs Do It Better!

    Number of comments: 2
    Why do we overpromise and underdeliver? No one likes it. The person who makes the promise almost always feels impending doom because he knows he can't do what he said he was gonna do. On the other side of the coin you have the person who's expectations are not gonna [...]
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    Posted: January 16, 2009, 10:32am EST

  • It's a Major Award! I hope it's not FRA-GIL-AY!*

    Number of comments: 4
    Look here. I won something! YipppEEE!!!!

    The winning is cool, and I really am looking forward to reading the book I won, but I really just want y'all to check Caryn's blog out. She has some awesome perspective on God and special needs kids without being heavy handed.
    [...]
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    Posted: January 15, 2009, 11:49am EST

  • It's Memorization Time Kids!!

    Number of comments: 3
    Hello there, internets. I've embarked on a pretty cool journey recently. I've taken to heart the memorization of God's word. It's simply a good thing to do.

    "Wow! Really Earth shattering Chris," you might be saying, and you'd be right. I might as well also tell you to' [...]
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    Posted: January 12, 2009, 9:03am EST

  • My Testimony

    Number of comments: 2
    Romans 7:24-25a (English Standard Version)

    24Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? 25Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!


    This is my testimony on how I came to truly know the saving grace of my Lord and Savior [...]
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    Posted: January 09, 2009, 9:12am EST

  • Some of the best child rearing advice I've read

    Number of comments: 0
    I know many of my friends, real and on the internets, have young kids. Here is a link to some of the best child rearing advice I've ever read.

    Please read and enjoy.

    God bless!' [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2009, 9:31am EST

  • Verse for 2009

    Number of comments: 2
    This year has been tough for me. I've learned a lot about myself, good and bad.

    I'm not going to make any resolutions. However, I'm claiming the following verse as a truth that I need imprinted on my heart, mind, and soul on so many different levels:

    1' [...]
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    Posted: December 31, 2008, 11:28am EST

  • Sometimes, you just gotta do what you don't wanna do...but I don't know how to do that!

    Anyone that's read this blog recently (all 3 of you!) know that I have a new found zeal for face to face evangelism. This isn't an easy exercise. You're putting yourself and your faith out there for anyone to reject. No matter how tough of a skin you have, or [...]
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    Posted: December 30, 2008, 11:44am EST

  • Frustration

    Number of comments: 3
    ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!

    I'm just so frustrated with myself recently.

    I'm frustrated that I've been out of work for almost two months. I'm frustrated I'm still not the husband that I can and should be. I'm frustrated at my kids. I'm frustrated at the way I react to my kids.' [...]
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    Posted: December 29, 2008, 4:22pm EST

  • Rick Warren Hypocrisy?

    Number of comments: 0
    This is a great political cartoon that shows the hypocrisy of the current Rick Warren uproar.
    [...]
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    Posted: December 29, 2008, 7:57am EST

  • Penn Jillette shows that all atheists aren't pompous jerks

    Number of comments: 3
    In the below Youtube link, Penn from Penn & Teller responds to a fan handing him a bible after a show in Vegas:

    [www.youtube.com]

    I like two things about Penn's comments. First, he doesn't use that faux intellectualism that atheists often use. They typically seem to think [...]
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    Posted: December 26, 2008, 11:41am EST

  • Local Food Blogger vs. Cwrizzle

    Number of comments: 18
    In the comment section of a post on Existential Punk, Bookstore Piet uses his typical bullying tactic to try and shut me up or change my mind. Interesting thing about truth. It makes people very uncomfortable. Notice how Bookstore insults me, insinuates I'm hiding numerous things that I'm overcompensating [...]
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    Posted: December 20, 2008, 9:02pm EST

  • The Meaning

    Number of comments: 1

    A great friend of mine gave me one of the best Christmas gifts ever. He gave me a card, gift card to Barnes and Noble, some gum (he musta been channeling his inner Grandpa there), and two cds he burned.

    One of the cds had some awesome Bill Cosby [...]

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    Posted: December 20, 2008, 6:24pm EST

  • Yes, I heard this on Lite 98, BUT STILL!!!

    Number of comments: 1

    The version of this Christmas tune is really refreshing. It really got me in the Christmas spirit today when I've had a pretty crappy one.

    God Bless! Merry Christmas!

    P.S. I might actually post something substantive soon...stay tuned.

    ' [...]
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    Posted: December 16, 2008, 3:58pm EST

  • Doxology

    Number of comments: 5

    I've been singing this over and over recently. It's a reminder and a praise at the same time.

    I pray that I can attribute the multitude of blessings around me to their true source.

    [...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2008, 4:52pm EST

  • Do You Consider Yourself A Good Person?

    Number of comments: 3
    Seriously...Do you consider yourself a good person?

    Everyone I've asked this question says yes. Which is interesting. Are we good? To what standard are we judging ourselves when we call ourselves good? Is it by the list of good deeds that we do? Is it by what the world [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2008, 9:07am EST

  • Brian the Dragon

    Number of comments: 0
    "I'd really like a drink," said Belinda when she was sitting down to do some work for her online corp. accounting class.

    Knowing that Belinda doesn't really drink alcohol, I knew that was my cue to get up off the couch and go get her a Diet Dr. [...]
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    Posted: October 30, 2008, 12:39pm EDT

  • Let's Hear It for Jerry

    Number of comments: 1
    So I work close to Chesterfield Towne Center. I've been going to the mall at lunch with the intent to try to witness using the Way of the Master method of evangelism.

    Let's just say that I've not been very successful (essentially I've been a big freakin' chicken)
    [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2008, 4:32pm EDT

  • Where is the grace in today's world?

    Number of comments: 2
    I look around and see so little grace. So little grace in today's political landscape. So little grace when it comes to dealing with people in the office. So little grace in dealing with friends. So little grace in dealing with my kids. So little grace in dealing with [...]
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    Posted: October 21, 2008, 10:11am EDT

  • McCain is a Nazi

    Number of comments: 4
    According to the newest episode of The Family Guy, Nazis would have voted for the McCain-Palin ticket.

    This type of crap is ridiculous. Whether you hate a candidate with all of what you hold dear, to equate them to Nazis in the name of humor is stupid. And [...]
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    Posted: October 20, 2008, 3:11pm EDT

  • Best Concert Ever...

    Number of comments: 2

    You should go to this. You'll be a better person this weekend. Plus if you see a guy looking like Yukon Cornelius, say, "Hey!" That will be me.

    [...]
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    Posted: October 17, 2008, 9:38am EDT

  • Indian Christians In Trouble as Well

    Number of comments: 0
    I wrote last time about Americans not really having any ground to stand on when complaining about being "persecuted" for their faith in Christ.

    Here's another example:
    [www.newsweek.com]

    By the way, for the commenter (usually anonymous) that will read this post and then blather on about the [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2008, 11:01am EDT

  • Don't Whine If You're a Christian in America

    Number of comments: 4
    If you haven't noticed, I've really been convicted lately about sharing the gospel of Christ to others face to face. I hear people say that they're too scared to do so. Well, I understand being scared. I'm really scared when I share with someone, but it's just something you pray [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2008, 11:19am EDT

  • The 'Skins are 4-1

    Number of comments: 1
    Is this for real? Is this some kind of joke? I'd say Clinton Portis's 145 yards on the ground against the league's best run defense says it's as real as it's gonna get here on Earth!

    Hail to the Redskins! Hail Victory, indeed! [...]
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    Posted: October 06, 2008, 8:44pm EDT

  • ASBO Jesus

    Number of comments: 0

    WOW! ASBO Jesus is right on the money with this one!

    [...]
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    Posted: October 03, 2008, 1:18pm EDT

  • I love you man...

    Number of comments: 0
    Please read this. I'm in this group that td talks about. I love these guys.

    I'd also recommend you add this blog to your reader feed. This dude can freakin' lay it out!

    As you were... [...]
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    Posted: October 01, 2008, 8:48pm EDT

  • Wow! Coach Z is Goin' Old School

    Number of comments: 0

    If this doesn't make you proud to be a 'Skins fan, well...I don't know what I'd say to you.

    Hail to the Redskins! Bring on Philly!

    [...]
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    Posted: October 01, 2008, 8:32pm EDT

  • Urrgent Help Neaded

    Number of comments: 1
    Below is the text of an email I just received. Do you think I should help? Looks like I won't have much choice honestly...


    Dear American:
    I need too ask you to support and urgent secret business relationship with atransfer of funds of great magnitudes.I am Ministry of [...]
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    Posted: September 23, 2008, 3:29pm EDT

  • Why the modern church has gotten it wrong OR why you should wear your seatbelt.

    Number of comments: 2
    The message of the gospel has been diluted by the modern church. We as Christians lure people in to “trusting” Jesus by promising them love, joy, peace, etc. without any reference to the law.
    The law needs to referenced first to show how really lost we are. That’s gonna hurt [...]
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    Posted: September 18, 2008, 8:23am EDT

  • Smoky Roadhouses Where They Play Monopoly and Stuff

    Number of comments: 5
    I've been trying to have my fam sit down to dinner as much as possible. My family did this all the time when I grew up, and great conversations usually ensued. When I was a kid, we actually had to get excused before we left the table. I've tried to [...]
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    Posted: September 15, 2008, 12:10pm EDT

  • Apologetics Is Really Cool

    Number of comments: 1
    Yeah, yeah...you probably think going through proofs of your faith is a boring, mental exercise. I couldn't agree less.

    I've really been forced to dig deep recently into my view of Christianity, as I've been discussing with a close friend at work his Christadelphian views. A lot of folks [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2008, 8:00pm EDT

  • I Want a Beard for My Birthday

    Number of comments: 2



    Sometimes C.'s "limitations" because of his hydrocephalus are really frustrating, BUT usually his uniquessnes shines through and it can result in hilarity.
    For some reason, C. has an infatuation with anything related to a beard. You read that right, a beard. Whenever [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2008, 3:19pm EDT

  • Finally Feeding Myself Again

    Number of comments: 6
    I'm a believer in Christ. I don't use follower right there as I haven't done much following recently. I know all of the things that good "Christian soldiers" are supposed to do, but I just can't seem to force myself to do them recently.

    However, I've been on a [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2008, 1:12pm EDT

  • Cool representation of The Sermon on the Mount

    Number of comments: 0


    Cool view of Christ's Sermon on the Mount taken from Matthew. Enjoy [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2008, 1:40pm EDT

  • I Cried At Work Today

    Number of comments: 3

    This picture is a year old, but it helps you see the beauty of my family. B., who's my daughter on the left of the picture, went off to sleep away camp today. It's a church sponsored camp and I know she'll be safe and [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2008, 12:16pm EDT

  • Warning...This Post Contains Psychological Honesty Not Nudity as Dr. Savage Promises

    Number of comments: 3
    As I've stated before, I'm of the view that words do matter and as culture we've gotten more and more coarse with little regard for what we say. Entertainers, talk show hosts, "news"casters, bloggers, etc. seem to speak/write first think later, if ever.

    If you haven't been hiding [...]
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    Posted: July 23, 2008, 2:14pm EDT

  • Who Woulda Thought?

    Number of comments: 1
    It's funny how people really think they know you by the brief snapshots provided by your blog. Give your readers a glimpse into how you feel about something or ask a question that gets people thinkin and watch out. See here for a glimpse into some aggressive comments by [...]
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    Posted: July 16, 2008, 12:16pm EDT

  • Enough already!

    Number of comments: 38
    A friend of mine at work today let loose with one of their "Jesus F-in Christ on a G-D cross" blasts. I've talk to this person before about how I don't appreciate this type of outburst and this person understands and does their best to control it.

    So what [...]
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    Posted: July 15, 2008, 12:42pm EDT

  • Funniest Kid Quote Ever

    Number of comments: 0
    While in the swimming pool this weekend, C. looks at me while I'm holding him and says, "Dad, your fur is all wet." [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2008, 4:35pm EDT

  • Colonial Heights Debacle Starts

    Number of comments: 0
    I've written before about Colonial Heights buying the old Colonial Heights Baptist Church. This situation has turned out like just like I projected.

    In the RTD today, there is an article about how the "informed" citizenry stopped the demolition of the old church.

    Don't get [...]
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    Posted: July 11, 2008, 9:21am EDT

  • Met a Local Blogger and We Could Have Been Killed

    Number of comments: 3
    Chris from Awaken Me and I have tried for weeks to meet up. He wrote about a men's accountability group that he and a couple of fellas from his church started that I was really interested in. We've been going back and forth on when and where to [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2008, 10:03am EDT

  • Does This Make Me Gay?

    Number of comments: 2

    So, uhhhh....I thought this was one of the best examples of the power of dance. You must release the power of dance. Release it I say!!!! What are you still doing sitting there? GO!!! RELEASE!!!!

    [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2008, 2:17pm EDT
    by Chris

  • Obama better run from this fight

    Number of comments: 32
    I admit that I've been swayed by several of the persuasive points Sen. Obama has made throughout his campaign. I also admit that I don't like the way that James Dobson of Focus on the Family usually presents his political points. However, this article should give great concern to [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2008, 8:24am EDT

  • Postcrossing

    Number of comments: 0
    Cool idea I came across on metafilter today:
    www.postcrossing.com

    The first post card I'm sending is going to Finland. [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2008, 3:00pm EDT

  • So...How Many Times Have You Called Someone a Retard?

    Number of comments: 15
    I've done it so many times I can't count.

    Let me be clear, this isn't a post to condemn. It's meant to be a post to make you stop just for a sec and think about the weight your words have. My son, pictured [...]
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    Posted: June 06, 2008, 1:38pm EDT

  • OUCH!!!!!!!

    Number of comments: 2


    Here's a story of a photographer getting stabbed by a javelin at a HS track meet. Damn! That is nasty. Stuff like this makes me really squeamish!

    As big of a Redskins fan that I am, I've never seen the footage of Joey T. [...]

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    Posted: May 20, 2008, 11:42am EDT

  • The Lord Gives and the Lord Takes Away

    Number of comments: 1
    As I mentioned in my previous post, the senior pastor of my church is leaving. I'm really conflicted on how I feel about it, which is probably the normal way to feel.

    When we started visiting Mount Pleasant, I'd never heard a preacher preach like Jeff Ginn [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2008, 12:24pm EDT

  • Weird Weekend

    Number of comments: 7
    I started the weekend on Friday by having an "argument" about homosexuality with local blogger Bookstore Piet on the Cats Working blog in the comments section. Like most blogging arguments, no minds were changed, but we ended as blogging buddies. Feel free to let me know how you feel [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2008, 6:33pm EDT

  • BAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!

    Number of comments: 2
    I'm feeling pretty crappy today. It's pretty much all brought on by myself. Work, family, money, all of it seems to be going wrong recently...again brought on mostly by me.



    I just wish this veil of a funk would lift. I'm trying hard to help it leave [...]
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    Posted: May 15, 2008, 2:40pm EDT

  • Happy Moth's Day

    Number of comments: 0


    To all the moths out there, have a happy day from my K. Isn't it awesome to look back on the cards our kids give us. Belinda thinks this is the funniest yet sweetest card K. has ever given her.

    I love it too. [...]

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    Posted: May 11, 2008, 1:57pm EDT

  • Funniest Online Ad Ever

    Number of comments: 2
    This is real, I promise. Look at the kid's sign! Too damn funny!
    [...]
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    Posted: April 25, 2008, 2:23pm EDT

  • This Could Spell Trouble For My Recreation Budget

    Number of comments: 0
    Dogwood Trace Golf Course opened officially yesterday to rave reviews. I'm sure my wife will be thrilled to read this.

    For those that play the maddening yet addicting game of golf, here's two bits of wisdom for you. Jamie Fagan, the Pro and GM at the new course, [...]
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    Posted: April 25, 2008, 11:14am EDT
    by Chris

  • Paul Verhoeven is a turd Part II

    Number of comments: 1
    In my post yesterday, I alerted everyone to the article on FOXnews.com about Paul Verhoeven (the BRILLIANT mind that brought us 'Basic Instinct', 'Showgirls', and 'Starship Troopers' to name of few) has written a book that makes some ridiculous and offensive claims about Jesus Christ. One of Vehoeven's claims, [...]
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    Posted: April 24, 2008, 9:10am EDT

  • You mean the guy who brought us "Basic Instinct" is a turd?

    Number of comments: 3
    I will post more on this later tonight, but I want to let the blood to stop shooting from my eyes... Until then, read this. [...]
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    Posted: April 23, 2008, 11:53am EDT

  • My DNA for all to view...Personal DNA that is

    My personalDNA Report

    Here I am...interesting, huh? [...]
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    Posted: April 16, 2008, 2:09pm EDT

  • Today...

    ...we're all Hokies!
     God bless the Hokie Nation! [...]
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    Posted: April 16, 2008, 9:17am EDT

  • MSNBC.com now attacking teen stars for doing the right thing

    Number of comments: 4
    If you read my blog, you know I have three kids. My two oldest are girls. They both love the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus.

    MSNBC.com has an article today slamming Cyrus and the Jo Bros for talking about their chastity vow. Here's the article. We all know [...]
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    Posted: April 14, 2008, 1:11pm EDT

  • READ THIS NOW

    Number of comments: 3
    From my friend at Awaken Me, I was turned on to this parable. Click here. Read. Think. Comment. I will add more later. [...]
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    Posted: April 04, 2008, 4:44pm EDT

  • If a Fatal Error Can Be Funny, Then Here's One For You

    Number of comments: 2
    Whilst taking a break from my daily workload, I tried to log on to the great Richmond blog aggregator, RVABlogs.

    I got this error:
    Fatal error: Undefined class name 'circumcision' in /home/rvablogs/public_html/wp-content/themes/RVABlogs3/stuff.php on line 16

    Uhhhh...say what? [...]
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    Posted: March 27, 2008, 11:21am EDT

  • Praise the Lord and Have Some Kickin' Mac N' Cheese

    Number of comments: 1
    Today's Easter. My Lord arose from the dead about 2000 years ago after dying for everyone's sins. If you don't know Jesus as Christ, please find a church or a friend that can tell you His story and save your life in the same breath.
    He is not here; [...]
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    Posted: March 23, 2008, 7:10pm EDT

  • Insightful Political Commentary By None Other Than DMX

    I had this forwarded to me by a co-worker. DMX really knows how to read the political landscape. The funny, or sad, thing is that these are real comments. [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2008, 10:54am EDT

  • Come Monday, I can have all the breadsticks I want!

    Number of comments: 1
    Look it. More good news from Colonial Heights. Unlimited salad and breadsticks. What more could you ask for? [...]
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    Posted: March 13, 2008, 2:58pm EDT

  • Hey Richmond! Maybe you could learn somethin' here...

    With Doug Wilder calling for peace with the city council, maybe the fine capitol city leaders could look to the city I call home, Colonial Heights, for an example on how to work together.

    Just a thought. Have a great day! [...]
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    Posted: March 12, 2008, 10:27am EDT

  • My Hand Is Crippled....


    ....by Guitar Hero III for the Wii. This is the first incarnation of GH I've played and I can easily say it's the most addictive game I've ever played. It really does cripple your hand, however. [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2008, 2:45pm EST

  • Tomorrow and Friday...Free Breakfast for All

    Number of comments: 2

    To celebrate leap year, or to make you sample their stuff, McD's is giving away a McSkillet burrito to all who buy a large drink. Sounds like a great deal. Just thought I'd pass this on to my blogging peeps. [...]
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    Posted: February 27, 2008, 1:52pm EST

  • 3 Things I Really Like About My Church

    Number of comments: 1
    As I said in my last post (but I belive it bears repeating) the internets have seen little of me recently. I just sorta lost my mojo for posting.

    Thanks to Chris at Awaken Me, I've been tagged to list 3 things I really like about my church. [...]
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    Posted: February 26, 2008, 10:22am EST

  • Up For Sale : 2 Great 2008 Redskins Season Tickets

    Number of comments: 2
    Hello again, internets. It's been a while.

    I received my invoice for my Redskins season tickets today. I own 6 seats. I'm looking to sell 2 of those seats. If you're interested, leave a comment or email me at wrayenator@gmail.com.

    Thanks! [...]
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    Posted: February 23, 2008, 6:51pm EST

  • Best American Idol per Salsera

    Number of comments: 1

    Everybody now..."I AM YOUR BROTHER...BEST FRIEND FOREVER..."

    [...]
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    Posted: January 17, 2008, 4:50pm EST

  • Hello, Sutherland!

    Number of comments: 1
    Sitemeter is a cool site.

    It tells you where people are viewing your blog from in real time.

    Recently, meaning today, there has been someone from Sutherland, VA looking at both me and my wife's blog A LOT.

    Why do I even bother telling you this? Well, [...]
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    Posted: January 10, 2008, 2:23pm EST

  • Suzanne is One Scary Lady

    Don't know if you've ever seen "Seeking Solutions With Suzanne," but I used to think she was just a harmless, old, cooky lady that made me laugh.

    To watch her discuss this topic without getting freaked out is impossible.

    Enjoy! [...]
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    Posted: January 09, 2008, 8:13am EST

  • Can't a man just get a haircut?

    Number of comments: 1
    Southpark Mall was dead tonight. None of the typical crowd was there. I figured it would be a great time to walk in to the Hair Cuttery and get my unruly head of hair tamed. WRONG!

    I walk in and promptly wait about 5 minutes until I'm even greeted. [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 9:01pm EST

  • Go Honey, Go!

    My wife got some great news over the weekend. She got a job interview at a major company here in Richmond AND another major company called her back wanting to speak with her.

    Belinda has been working really hard at a job she hates while temping. She wants to [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 9:31am EST

  • Gladiators READY?!?


    Tonight was the debut of the new American Gladiators. Really that's all that needs to be said in this post, but I'll elaborate.
    Anyone reading this blog will no doubt remember the first incarnation of this show. Not a whole lot has changed. As opposed [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 11:30pm EST

  • Redskins Lose

    AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

    They are who we thought they were! And we let 'em off the hook! [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 8:00pm EST

  • Hokies Disappoint...Skins WILL Win

    The Hokies put up a disappointing effort last night. A team can't expect to win when they turn the ball over three times for a score by their opponent.

    Would've been nice to end with a BCS bowl win this season, but I'm still a Hokie through and through.
    [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 9:46am EST

  • One of the most awesome things to happen to you as a kid

    Number of comments: 2
    Yesterday was a big day for the kids. First day back at school since having 3 weeks off. They were excited and ready to roll. They got their clothes on and ate breakfast at a break-neck pace. The sibling fighting was even held to a bare minimum.

    Time to [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 8:09am EST

  • Wakka, wakka, wakka!

    This is the only ranking that I'll do from last year, but this video is easily the funniest thing I saw last year.

    Enjoy!

    [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 8:19am EST

  • Happy New Year! This is what this blog is gonna be for...



    I hope everyone had a great New Year's Eve last night. Our family stayed up to watch the ball drop. We had our "traditional" meal of appetizers and junk food. My girls made homemade confetti, which was a lot of fun to throw at [...]

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    Posted: January 01, 2008, 10:16am EST

  • I've joined a crazy group of folks

    I've really done it now... Richmond's own Kamen Lee has come up with the Blog365 idea. It's in the vein of NaBloPoMo, but as the name hints at, it's for every day in 2008.

    At first I thought it was a crazy idea, but really think this can [...]
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    Posted: December 31, 2007, 1:12pm EST

  • My RVABlogs Score Sucks

    Have you guys ever logged in to RVABlogs' Hott or Nott feature to see how your blog is ranked "the enigmatic RVABlogsScore"? Don't lie, you know you have!

    Well, enigmatic is one word for it. I can't figure my score out at all. My wife, who doesn't post as [...]
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    Posted: December 26, 2007, 3:43pm EST

  • [...] Dr. Cinderella....

    [...] Kayla got to meet Cinderella. Mission accomplished. listen

    Powered by Jott [...]
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    Posted: December 20, 2007, 8:00pm EST

  • Last night we went to...

    Last night we went to Mickey Mouse's Christmas Party and it was great fun. The kids danced with several of the characters. Today we're off to Disney Animal Kingdom, should be fun. listen

    Powered by Jott [...]
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    Posted: December 19, 2007, 8:19am EST

  • Vacation is great. Am...

    Vacation is great. Am sitting pool side drinking a 32 ounce beer, kids are in the pool. We go to Disney World tonight. listen

    Powered by Jott [...]
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    Posted: December 18, 2007, 2:21pm EST

  • We're getting ready...

    We're getting ready to leave for Disney World. I'm excited. I hope kids are excited. I'm glad we're able to do this for our family. I will update my blog, hopefully, daily through Jott. Wish me luck. listen

    Powered by Jott [...]
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    Posted: December 14, 2007, 7:59pm EST

  • Richmond gets holiday love from CNN.com

    On cnn.com there is a story about how festive the RVA is during this time of year. Read here: [www.cnn.com] . Please enjoy.

    Carry on and Merry Christmas! [...]
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    Posted: December 13, 2007, 1:21pm EST

  • Man...Going to the Happiest Place on Earth Shouldn't Be This Freakin' Hard

    Many of you don't know that a seminal event in our family's history is about to happen...the clan is packing up and going to Disney World for a week.

    I gave this trip to my family as a Christmas gift last year. I'm really glad we're blessed enough to [...]
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    Posted: December 12, 2007, 10:57am EST
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