Yes, friends. It is time to blog once again. When an unemployable idiot like me loses another job, there are few options left to pretend I have a "skillset" and "giftings" from God. So here I am: blogging my little heart out.
Look! I posted an image on the Internets! I know about rudimentary web design, ya know. I use Blogger to its full potential. Not every Moe, Joe, and Larry knows how to perform such highly-skilled tasks as that. But enough about my abilities, stellar though they are.
Yeah, yeah, I know what you're thinking (or not). You're saying, this bozo -- er, I mean, dunce-- is a garden-variety moron! Nobody with two brain cells firing will hire a useless (or is it "useful") idiot like me to do any real, serious work. You know, high paying, high-brow stuff like Walmart or McDonald's. That's for young, upwardly mobile professionals with a mountain of student loan debt.
Wait a minute! I have a mountain (though it be small, thank the Lord), of student loan debt. Maybe I can get a job throwing pizzas or newspapers until a real job opportunity with one of these really successful temp agencies opens up!
Well, my New Year's resolution is to intentionally grow closer to God by knowing Him better through His Word, and thereby walking closer with Christ Jesus the only Lord and Savior of sinners. The Object of my faith surely deserves more of my time with Him and His people, and warrants more of my efforts to share His Word, power, and life with those who do not yet know Him.
With that being said, I have been watching a lot of YouTube videos by popular, mainstream, and Reformed preachers of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and have been very encouraged in the process.
I may be unemployed now, but I am going to Heaven later! Glory to God alone.
Which brings me to bringing to you my latest video excursion into doctrinal debates from my favorite defender of the faith against modern and ancient heresies and false teachings, Dr James White.
My only comment (for the moment) is that this misguided firebrand named Steven Anderson is passionately defending an indefensible (for the most part, according to Dr White) position of King James Version Only-ism of the Holy Bible.
Let me just say, I used to be one of them -- a King James Only believer, that is -- for a short time, maybe a few years, in the '90's. Then, little by little, I was enlightened through logic, reason, and love from other pastors and teachers who were (and still are) equally as credible as my then-current pastor of a KJV church (in terms of pulpit usage).
THE DEVIL IS GOOD AT MATH, ESPECIALLY DIVISION!
So, I became disillusioned little by little, by the grace of God, until finally, I abandoned my high-and-mighty perch above those lesser-informed masses of fellow believers in Christ who did not esteem the KJV of the Bible above all others like I did. Like "we" did.
Through the loving interaction and intervention of fellow Christians who loved me enough to pray for me and lead me in a way that was better than the way I was on, I learned how to think outside the KJV box. Not to abandon the sound doctrine I had learned thus far, but to abandon my ignorance of Bible translation issues with the KJV, which seemed to be clarified in readings from other translations, to my temporary and carnal dismay.
I could wax indefinite, if not infinite, about this whole issue. Suffice it to say, it felt good and reassuring to revisit the KJV-Only issue anew in this post. I strive to love my "separated brethren," and to keep my own emotions in check. For this is indeed a very hotly debated issue in many circles I used to run in.
I feel Dr White did a masterful job of keeping a rather overbearing and stubborn opponent under control, while maintaining a godly, father-to-son-in-the-faith exchange. In the end, it was obvious he was becoming exasperated with the unrepentant whipper-snapper, who proved to be a potentially dangerous proponent of heresy, relatively speaking.
Okay, doc. It's like this. I'm unemployed, and the thought of getting another job scares me because of my last experience with a temp agency.
I will not say which agency yet. But Adecco (now I'll say it) lied (intentionally?) to the DES UI office to avoid paying my unemployment insurance claim.
Why? The world's largest employment agency cannot afford it? Did they lie about that, too? Maybe it was just in North America, or Europe, or...
In any event, doc, you gotta help me! I think life events and unusual pressures have exerted their stresses upon me long enough to crack me under the strain. My work ethic has taken a hit. My tolerance for stress has been minimized to practically nothing. All I can do now is watch YouTube (and blog about it ;), listen to worldview-shaking podcasts (and blog about them), and hide behind my self-righteous Facebook posts...
Well, you get the idea. I'm in a world of hurt. Hopefully, God will deliver me, as He always does, from the doldrums of unemployment, hopelessness, and financial ruin. I need confidence like never before.
It is such s shame I have to resort to self-indulgent forms of communication like blogging on my smartphone to get any kind of cry for help out there. But then, that is what self-indulgent whackoes like me have to do.
Or so I think. Have a nice day, and thanks for visiting.
Well, in order to ensure that no cyberwebs have encroached upon my seldom-posted-on "weblog," (remember that old term, along with "information superhighway?"), I shall attempt to compose here a brief discourse, as it were, dealing with the subject of compelling prose.
Ha! Do you suppose I am eminently qualified to wax eloquent about the aforementioned topic? Indeed, you would be premature in your prejudice against me. For, to be premature in one's judgment is to be, in fact, prejudiced. But I digress, as usual.
I must interject at this juncture with a juxtaposition of just plain appreciation for the Peace Revolution podcast. Please see my previous post, "A Podcast To End All Wars. But I digress, again!
How now is your assessment of my treatment of the topic of compelling prose? Compelling? I trow not. (definition :) I am like the proverbial amateur connoisseur who says confidently, "I know good _______ when I see it!" Perhaps you see it. Perhaps not.
Part of writing a decent blog post is keeping your skills sharp. Even if this post today goes nowhere topically, at least I got some valuable practice in! But sometimes the inspiration from a previous post fails to carry me to completion of another "home run." Nevertheless, I try.
By the way, that was a subtle hint for you to feel free to visit my last post, because I know it is quite possibly far more interesting (compelling?) than this one. But I digress, for the last time.
Thank you for your patronage. Please come back to visit again.
For those who subscribe, literally or figuratively, to a conspiratorial view of history, let me post this latest find in the treasure trove of Internet (and elsewhere) resources at our disposal. We who care deeply about this crazy, evil world we live in, until Jesus takes us home, will find comfort in learning truth wherever it is found regarding historically significant events which affect peace and humanity.
I am listening to this podcast right now, which serves as a springboard for further research among a myriad, nay, a constellation, of podcasts and other media which tell the stories behind life-changing events in our time and in previous generations.
Time restricts me from providing you all the YouTube videos and podcasts I have listened to and watched before finally reaching this one. But here is one:
My heartfelt gratitude goes to Richard Grove for his bravery in publishing his life experiences with, or should I say, against the "status quo." This "New World Order" will stop at nothing diabolical to achieve its ends.
Please enjoy your journey through history as told by those who care about you and me, and who have and will risk their lives doing that. Thank God.
In my longstanding tradition of posting media which can be life-changing for the better, here is yet another groundbreaking (get it? organic farming...) interview by Dr Joseph Mercola of Mercola.comfame. Get the lowdown on a whole host of health issues and solutions from the world's most popular natural health website!
Not sure what today's Android-initiated blog post* will look like in terms of format and graphics. But I will say I feel better after watching Alex Jones passionately portray the facts for the world to see. Truth always attracts an audience.
After work yesterday, I listened to Sean Hannity broadcast live from North Dakota in the midst of an oil-driven economic boom going on there. The celebration of Independence Day in the USA was the perfect opportunity to showcase what happens when private property, limited government, and hard work meet together.
So, how does a convicted felon with a criminal history somehow purchase a cart full of ammunition and firearms, and proceed to shoot police officers eating lunch in Las Vegas, as well as an unwitting Walmart shopper who did not see the shooter's armed wife when confronting him with his own firearm in self-defense. Especially since he was interviewed on TV!
Can you say "conspiracy?" I can. Here's some evidence. Indeed, here is the headline that grabbed my attention while perusing Infowars:
Well, it seems that my innerconspiracy theorist has reared its ugly head yet again.
Infowars & Company have blown the lid off yet another Military-Industrial-Complex faux pas. This time, it's an American soldier who was recently released from his five-year Talibanian captivity in exchange for five (count 'em, five) Guantanamo bay detainees (terrorists).
Sounds wonderful (sort of), except I saw where the soldier's father spoke Pashtun (language of the Taliban and other Afghanis) to the American people in a news clip with his wife and President Obama at a press conference.
Wait! You mean the father is not a Duck Dynasty enthusiast? What gives with the unkempt red beard?
Oooohh... I see.
The challenge of watching this hour-long video is to keep up with all of the dots being connected by the guests and host of this Infowars episode with previous news events which were equally ignored by the mainstream media.
Red Ice Radio - Richard Grove - Hour 1 - 9/11 Ins…: http://youtu.be/bFJwVxqD4A4
This is the podcast that will blow another torpedo hole into the official, nonscientific, incredible farce that forms the foundation for the 9/11 Commission Report, and all the mass media propaganda that has been spoon-fed to the public in the interest of "national security."
If you want only official, government-approved, money-driven propaganda, watch the "alphabet channels." (Michael Savage, radio host, "The Savage Nation")
But, if you want the real inside stories people tell and die for, tune in to this and other programs dedicated to telling the truth at all costs.
Please excuse my shameless use of a familiar phrase, adapted for this post on Dr. Joel Wallach's famous lecture, "Dead Doctors Don't Lie." This is the original version, formerly on cassette tape (Google it) and now on CD.
Well, I have just watched a very powerful video of Dr. James White presenting "The Case Against Ergun Caner" in a Google+ Hangouts live stream, re-broadcast on YouTube. Apparently, Dr. Ergun Caner is still being found wanting of truthfulness about himself and others, even as an ordained Christian pastor and academic scholar of sorts. This is obviously troubling enough to warrant a lengthy address by one of Christianity's most prolific and authoritative apologists in our day, James White.
Perhaps some of you have been following (unwillingly) the ongoing saga of Ergun Caner over a series of unfortunate events which comprise the scandal. Lying and cover-ups tend to do that, you know.
A scary thought has occurred to me. Although the Caner & Company debacle/scandal of falsehoods and cover-ups since 2006 has been exposed by credible sources (like Dr. White) and denied by Caner and others, Dr. Caner was still invited by the U.S. Marine Corps to speak about the subject of knowing the mind of a jihadist to a group of marines -- as a credible authority!
Of course, I use the adjective "credible" loosely here when referring to Dr. Caner.
My concern, as a conspiracy theorist, is that I suspect Dr. Caner fits the classic profile of a CIA asset, groomed from an early age to be raised and protected until, at some point, his or her mission becomes activated through circumstances and cover-ups while accomplishing their stated goals secretly over time.
Is the case of Ergun Caner really a classic case of false flag operations by our U.S. military (and CIA?) to use Dr. Caner as a provocateur, fomenting opposition among our marines in the Middle Eastern theater. I say, may it never be! But I suspect they did.
I guess false teachers wear many hats (and uniforms). Just a theory...
An other-worldly respite is found somewhere beyond our circumstances in the place of rest found in Jesus the Messiah, the Savior of sinners like you and me.
Right now, I am listening to Faith Talk 1360. James MacDonald is preaching on our need to escape the rat race of life in this world and find our rest and hope in the person of Christ Jesus.
Just for the sake of blogging, I am typing this post with absolutely no plan in place, no format in mind or forethought as to what I want to post here.
What do you think so far? Cue the funeral dirge...
I am, however, listening to (and sometimes watching) a YouTube from Alpha & Omega Ministries called The Dividing Line. Today is a sick day. Although I am feeling well enough to blog, I am not feeling well enough to go to work... anywhere... today...
I am on an Alpha & Omega binge today. It began this past Saturday and continues today.
Watching this debate is a great way to expose oneself to the art and science of Biblical interpretation known as hermeneutics. I found this video on YouTube of a "spirited" debate between Trinitarians (Dr. James White and Dr. Michael Brown) and non-Trinitarians (Sir Anthony Buzzard and Joseph Good).
It is really quite good. I used to watch Jewish Voice Broadcast on KPAZ Channel 21 (Trinity Broadcasting Network) years ago. I also remember watching Joseph Good on TBN in the early 90's. These programs were quite influential on my formative years as a Christian.
Finally, it is also refreshing to see the Holy Spirit work so well through the scholarly and debate-worthy teamwork of Drs. Brown and White (very colorful indeed). I used to listen to Dr. White, in the late 90's, on KPXQ 1360 AM.
Sadly, the skeptical nature of the non-Trinitarian side leaves much to be desired with its "pretzel logic" of unbelief in the otherwise obvious doctrine of the Deity of Christ. It is a non-issue for true believers. I can only hope that these men are more than "almost persuaded" (Acts 26:28) of this.
"Well, it's about time this fool starts following the sage advice of a good friend about his blog and...
...HAVE A THEME!!!"
-- The Giraffe
Now I must ask you: when was the last time you got advice -- ANY advice -- from a giraffe? Not often.
But this is different. This is a blog about SOMETHING. A "worldview" is something. Especially when it's coming from 16 feet off the ground! But I digress.
You may see lots of posts in this blog about computers and politics and Christianity and historic events and worldview topics. In fact, you will see them all. Blogging is therapeutic if not cathartic, both for the author and the reader. Hope springs eternal.
At this point, I may throw in a video from my Android smartphone. Here goes.
Nope. No video. Hmm...
For my next trick, I will close this post intelligently.
Okay, I am typing this post on a Droid Razr M (an Android smartphone for those of you in Sunnyslope, Arizona).
So I visited WordPress.com the other day and was pleasantly surprised by its functionality. I have not done much blogging there since abandoning my HTML5ORBUST! endeavor last year.
You may visit WebDevelopments or search this blog for coverage (if any) of my web design career exploits. Fun, fun, fun!
As I was saying, I really liked the possibilities of what I saw (and have not seen yet) at WordPress. I know they are a very popular and capable website content management system (CMS), as I have seen their name in website URLs and hosting credits for years. Very impressive appearance and functionality, indeed.
I look forward to exploring further their mobile platform functionality in the very near future as well.
So! Until I get my fingertips "wet" with WordPress, and "get the blog rolling," you may be called upon to endure another post or two in that other well-known blogging platform which gave many of us experienced users their first blog!
