Dec 22, 2004
Zane probably knows more than 30 ASL signs. It is amazing how fast he picks them up and understands them. When the SM2 DVD first came out a couple months ago, we were in Fred Meyer when Zane said, "Spiderman loves me." Now that is a strange thing for Zane to say, he normally doesn't say things like that. At the same time, out of the corner of my eye I see the Spiderman poster on the wall of the Electronics Dept. When Spiderman shots his webs he is making an upside down sign for I-Love-You. Zane saw that and associated it with the sign. I thougth that was pretty cool.
Dec 15, 2004
Learning Languages
A few years ago, Lori and I were able to take some classes in ASL (American Sign Language), we have really enjoyed getting to know this language and a little about the culture of the deaf. Lori knows and understands much more ASL than I do.
We have taught Zane some signs and I was quizing him the other day and was quite suprized on how many signs he is able to recognize and comunicate. Probably around 30 signs.
This last year I have not worked much on learning new signs or practicing. I am beginning to practice more with Lori and Zane.
I also am wanting to learn Spanish. My goal is to learn 5 words or phrases a week in spanish and ASL. I have found some good sites on the net that teach Espanol and there are some for ASL, too.
Buenos dias=good morning.
Buenas tardes=good afternoon.
Buenas noches= good evening.
www.davidreilly.com/spanish/
We have taught Zane some signs and I was quizing him the other day and was quite suprized on how many signs he is able to recognize and comunicate. Probably around 30 signs.
This last year I have not worked much on learning new signs or practicing. I am beginning to practice more with Lori and Zane.
I also am wanting to learn Spanish. My goal is to learn 5 words or phrases a week in spanish and ASL. I have found some good sites on the net that teach Espanol and there are some for ASL, too.
Buenos dias=good morning.
Buenas tardes=good afternoon.
Buenas noches= good evening.
www.davidreilly.com/spanish/
Dec 11, 2004
Powder Puff Football 2004
Post game pic. Alishia & Katelynn. Having fun even with a loss to the Lancers.
Dec 7, 2004
Internet: There Is A Day Coming
by Tony Whittaker
“An incredible new technology enables the transmission of text on a worldwide basis. It rapidly reduces production and distribution costs and for the first time allows large numbers of people to access text and pictures in their own homes.”
What is this referring to? You’ve guessed it. The invention of the printing press by Gutenberg. It transformed education, communication and evangelism. It has shaped the world culture we know today. The computer revolution and the Internet are also changing the way we communicate, for ever. This will impact Christian evangelism and discipleship in ways which are only just beginning. Just as the Roman road system in New Testament times enabled the rapid spread of the Gospel, so also the Internet is becoming an effective worldwide channel for evangelism.
But the sad thing is – relatively few Christian groups are using the Web for real evangelism. There are 40,000+ English-language Christian websites, but the overwhelming majority are targeted entirely at Christians. There are over 150,000 church websites, but again, most are written largely for their own members. Yet the opportunities are vast. There are nearly 100 million Internet users in China. 70 million are online in Japan. India will soon have 60 million, Middle East 17 million. Right across the West, the majority of households have access to the Web. . .
FROM: www.churchworlddirect.com/articlesdetail.cfm?ArticleID=171 12-7-04
“An incredible new technology enables the transmission of text on a worldwide basis. It rapidly reduces production and distribution costs and for the first time allows large numbers of people to access text and pictures in their own homes.”
What is this referring to? You’ve guessed it. The invention of the printing press by Gutenberg. It transformed education, communication and evangelism. It has shaped the world culture we know today. The computer revolution and the Internet are also changing the way we communicate, for ever. This will impact Christian evangelism and discipleship in ways which are only just beginning. Just as the Roman road system in New Testament times enabled the rapid spread of the Gospel, so also the Internet is becoming an effective worldwide channel for evangelism.
But the sad thing is – relatively few Christian groups are using the Web for real evangelism. There are 40,000+ English-language Christian websites, but the overwhelming majority are targeted entirely at Christians. There are over 150,000 church websites, but again, most are written largely for their own members. Yet the opportunities are vast. There are nearly 100 million Internet users in China. 70 million are online in Japan. India will soon have 60 million, Middle East 17 million. Right across the West, the majority of households have access to the Web. . .
FROM: www.churchworlddirect.com/articlesdetail.cfm?ArticleID=171 12-7-04
Dec 2, 2004
Roper - new music
New band called Roper is headed up by Reese Roper former lead singer for Five Iron Frenzy. If you were a FIF fan you might want to check them out @ www.roperisdumb.com/listen.php.
www.roperisdumb.com
Oh, yeah... we got some new music in the mail yesturday for our Youth Music Library. New CDs include:
GRITS
Cool Hand Luke
Further Seems Forever
Mutemath
Roper
Tobymac
DAY of FIRE
Newsboys
Salvador
and a rock/rap sampler
There are about 125 CDs in our library for you to check out. Simply come to my office during office hours or make an appointment with me to come by.
www.roperisdumb.com
Oh, yeah... we got some new music in the mail yesturday for our Youth Music Library. New CDs include:
GRITS
Cool Hand Luke
Further Seems Forever
Mutemath
Roper
Tobymac
DAY of FIRE
Newsboys
Salvador
and a rock/rap sampler
There are about 125 CDs in our library for you to check out. Simply come to my office during office hours or make an appointment with me to come by.
Download FREE Music!
To get your FREE music go to inpop.com/download.
Groups like Tree63, superchick, shane&shane, Mat Kearney, and Ian Eskelin.
Groups like Tree63, superchick, shane&shane, Mat Kearney, and Ian Eskelin.
Nov 30, 2004
Iraq - What is the truth?
The following is a letter from Ray Reynolds, a medic in the Iowa Army National Guard, serving in Iraq, it was posted on Damion's blog November 13th:
As I head off to Baghdad for the final weeks of my stay in Iraq, I wanted to say thanks to all of you who did not believe the media. They have done a very poor job of covering everything that has happened ... And just so you can rest at night knowing something is happening in Iraq that is noteworthy, I thought I would pass this on to you.
This is the list of things that has happened in Iraq recently: (Please share it with your friends and compare it to the version that your paper is producing.)
* Over 400,000 kids have up-to-date immunizations.
* School attendance is up 80% from levels before the war.
* Over 1,500 schools have been renovated and rid of the weapons stored there so education can occur.
* The port of Uhm Qasar was renovated so grain can be off-loaded from ships faster.
* The country had its first 2 billion barrel export of oil in August.
* Over 4.5 million people have clean drinking water for the first time ever in Iraq.
* The country now receives 2 times the electrical power it did before the war.
* 100% of the hospitals are open and fully staffed, compared to 35% before the war.
* Elections are taking place in every major city, and city councils are in place.
* Sewer and water lines are installed in every major city.
* Over 60,000 police are patrolling the streets.
* Over 100,000 Iraqi civil defense police are securing the country.
* Over 80,000 Iraqi soldiers are patrolling the streets side by side with US soldiers.
* Over 400,000 people have telephones for the first time ever.
* Students are taught field sanitation and hand washing techniques to prevent the spread of germs.
* An interim constitution has been signed.
* Girls are allowed to attend school.
* Textbooks that don't mention Saddam are in the schools for the first time in 30 years.
Don't believe for one second that these people do not want us there. I have met many, many people from Iraq that want us there, and in a bad way. They say they will never see the freedoms we talk about but they hope their children will. We are doing a good job in Iraq and I challenge anyone, anywhere to dispute me on these facts. If you are like me and very disgusted with how this period of rebuilding has been portrayed, email this to a friend and let them know there are good things happening.
Ray Reynolds, SFC Iowa Army National Guard 234th Signal Battalion
As I head off to Baghdad for the final weeks of my stay in Iraq, I wanted to say thanks to all of you who did not believe the media. They have done a very poor job of covering everything that has happened ... And just so you can rest at night knowing something is happening in Iraq that is noteworthy, I thought I would pass this on to you.
This is the list of things that has happened in Iraq recently: (Please share it with your friends and compare it to the version that your paper is producing.)
* Over 400,000 kids have up-to-date immunizations.
* School attendance is up 80% from levels before the war.
* Over 1,500 schools have been renovated and rid of the weapons stored there so education can occur.
* The port of Uhm Qasar was renovated so grain can be off-loaded from ships faster.
* The country had its first 2 billion barrel export of oil in August.
* Over 4.5 million people have clean drinking water for the first time ever in Iraq.
* The country now receives 2 times the electrical power it did before the war.
* 100% of the hospitals are open and fully staffed, compared to 35% before the war.
* Elections are taking place in every major city, and city councils are in place.
* Sewer and water lines are installed in every major city.
* Over 60,000 police are patrolling the streets.
* Over 100,000 Iraqi civil defense police are securing the country.
* Over 80,000 Iraqi soldiers are patrolling the streets side by side with US soldiers.
* Over 400,000 people have telephones for the first time ever.
* Students are taught field sanitation and hand washing techniques to prevent the spread of germs.
* An interim constitution has been signed.
* Girls are allowed to attend school.
* Textbooks that don't mention Saddam are in the schools for the first time in 30 years.
Don't believe for one second that these people do not want us there. I have met many, many people from Iraq that want us there, and in a bad way. They say they will never see the freedoms we talk about but they hope their children will. We are doing a good job in Iraq and I challenge anyone, anywhere to dispute me on these facts. If you are like me and very disgusted with how this period of rebuilding has been portrayed, email this to a friend and let them know there are good things happening.
Ray Reynolds, SFC Iowa Army National Guard 234th Signal Battalion
Nov 27, 2004
Zane's Friends
Our son Zane has several imaginary friends.
There's "W", "Mickey" and "Zane."
The last one he uses creatively. The day after Thanksgiving we were at his grandma's, as we were getting ready to leave grandma offerred him some jerky. He took it and then said, "I'm not Zane he's right here" pointing next to himself. Grandma played along and said, "does Zane want a piece of jerky too?" Of course he says, "yes." Then takes another piece in his other hand.
Some how he gets to eat both. When I asked to share the one for Zane he wouldn't do it. Go figure.
There's "W", "Mickey" and "Zane."
The last one he uses creatively. The day after Thanksgiving we were at his grandma's, as we were getting ready to leave grandma offerred him some jerky. He took it and then said, "I'm not Zane he's right here" pointing next to himself. Grandma played along and said, "does Zane want a piece of jerky too?" Of course he says, "yes." Then takes another piece in his other hand.
Some how he gets to eat both. When I asked to share the one for Zane he wouldn't do it. Go figure.
Nov 24, 2004
Bible Reading Plans
I just re-found a realy cool resource. If you are on your computer everyday and don't mind reading on the computer this is really cool. This web-site has 12 different Bible reading plans and 15 different english Bible translations to choose from (plus other languages if you want). You simply tell them what plan and what version and they e-mail you the passages for you to read everyday.
Below is the descriptions from their website with links (the title above links you to their site, too):
Bible Reading Plans
To Help You Read The Bible
"If you continue in my word . . . you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." -- Jesus (John 8:31-32 RSV)
12 Bible reading plans:
View each plan on the web and/or be reminded by receiving it each day by email. Each plan is available in several languages and translations. There are no charges or strings attached. You will not be sent any advertisements or have your name added to other lists if you subscribe. You can un-subscribe from any plan any time with one click.
Choose and combine plans to meet your needs and time schedule. For example, combining the OT in two years with the NT on weekdays is only 2 chapters each day, yet allows you to read the NT every year, and the OT every two years. When you need wisdom, take a month and read the Proverbs. To get acquainted with Jesus better, take a month and read the Gospels. During a particularly trying time, give yourself a boost by reading the Psalms in a month.
To read the whole Bible in a year, you could also combine the NT on weekdays with the OT in one year. That gives you more variety than the regular plan of reading the whole Bible straight through in a year.
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Madonna... Searching for Something?
Madonna... Searching for Something? By Jonathan McKee
I was channel surfing the other day and saw Madonna on the news. CNN's Richard Quest was interviewing her about her children's book and politics ... but the conversation strayed:
QUEST: A final thought. If your daughter decided to prance around the stage in her underwear, singing and hollering, would you approve?
MADONNA: If she was an adult, there's, you know, not a lot I could do about it. She would be free to make that choice.
QUEST: Would you approve? If she behaved like you, if she mirrored your life to some extent, as a mother, who's now essentially found a spiritual way of life, would you approve?Madonna started to respond ... but then pondered the question for a moment. Five seconds of awkward silence passed. Then she finally spoke.
MADONNA: Probably not.
(CNN Wolf Blitzer Reports, Aired November 15, 2004 - 17:00 ET)
I confess ... I was surprised to see her admit that. But this isn't the first time Madonna has revealed her heart in an interview. Madonna is typical of this heartbroken, hurting generation. Even though she seems like she's pushing God away ... she has realized that she's missing something ... she's searching for something.I talk about this in my new book.
Years ago in a Vogue interview she talked about her struggle with feelings of inadequacy:
"I have an iron will and all of my will has always been devoted to conquering some horrible feelings of inadequacy. I'm always struggling with that fear. I push past one spell of it and discover myself as a special human being of worth and then I get to another stage and I think I'm mediocre and uninteresting and worthless and I have to find a way to get myself out of that again and again. My drive in life is from this horrible feeling of being inadequate and mediocre and it is always pushing me, and pushing me and pushing me. Because even though I have become somebody, I still have to prove that I am SOMEBODY. My struggle has never ended and it probably never will."
No matter how much "the unchurched" seem to want to push away God, secretly they are searching for something to fill the emptiness in their lives.I know, I know. You're thinking, "What? Madonna interested in God? ‘Like a Virgin' Madonna? ‘Papa Don't Preach' Madonna? ‘Kiss Brittany' Madonna?" You might even conclude, "Empty ... yes! But ‘looking for God?' No way!"But even the most die-hard atheists are secretly looking for an anchor.
Lee Strobel (Author, A Case for Christ, A Case for Faith) attests to this. I asked Lee, an ex-atheist, about this in an interview I had with him:
JONATHAN: In that book (Harry & Mary), one of your points was that "people are morally adrift but secretly want an anchor." An encouraging point to those of us sharing our faith- because of the ramifications- "people want something more than the empty life they're leading- whether they admit it or not!" Yesterday you shared that, as an atheist, you felt like something was missing. But because you didn't want to feel guilty about your behavior, you used to use your atheism as an excuse for your actions ... ?
LEE: Well I think that atheists ... in my experience, have some intellectual, and sometimes considerable intellectual issues involved with Christianity. But often those are used to mask underlying moral or emotional issues that, I think, were both true in my case. I think the questions I had intellectually were legitimate, but at the same time I used them, not as a platform to pursue truth, but a defense mechanism to keep Christianity away. So it didn't infringe upon my morals or cause me to deal with emotional issues that kept me away from God.
JONATHAN: So when you wrote that point about "secretly wanting an anchor," was that strictly from your life or did you observe people having this up front shell, but underneath feeling empty?
LEE: Well, my friends in the newspaper business who lived very raucous, wild lives- as a person- I think really deep down inside, they were coming to the realization that this is not the path to happiness. That it was not leading them where they want to go. And yet they knew nothing else but to continue to pursue it. And I think down inside they were looking for some framework for their lives- some anchor for their lives. And, um ... some have found it and many of them haven't.
The "unchurched" are looking for something. Unchurched kids are searching to fill the hole in their heart. They are trying to fill that void with things that don't belong there like possessions, popularity, drugs and alcohol.
But nothing works.
So they continue to question.
The harvest is ready.
Are we ready to reach out to them?
I was channel surfing the other day and saw Madonna on the news. CNN's Richard Quest was interviewing her about her children's book and politics ... but the conversation strayed:
QUEST: A final thought. If your daughter decided to prance around the stage in her underwear, singing and hollering, would you approve?
MADONNA: If she was an adult, there's, you know, not a lot I could do about it. She would be free to make that choice.
QUEST: Would you approve? If she behaved like you, if she mirrored your life to some extent, as a mother, who's now essentially found a spiritual way of life, would you approve?Madonna started to respond ... but then pondered the question for a moment. Five seconds of awkward silence passed. Then she finally spoke.
MADONNA: Probably not.
(CNN Wolf Blitzer Reports, Aired November 15, 2004 - 17:00 ET)
I confess ... I was surprised to see her admit that. But this isn't the first time Madonna has revealed her heart in an interview. Madonna is typical of this heartbroken, hurting generation. Even though she seems like she's pushing God away ... she has realized that she's missing something ... she's searching for something.I talk about this in my new book.
Years ago in a Vogue interview she talked about her struggle with feelings of inadequacy:
"I have an iron will and all of my will has always been devoted to conquering some horrible feelings of inadequacy. I'm always struggling with that fear. I push past one spell of it and discover myself as a special human being of worth and then I get to another stage and I think I'm mediocre and uninteresting and worthless and I have to find a way to get myself out of that again and again. My drive in life is from this horrible feeling of being inadequate and mediocre and it is always pushing me, and pushing me and pushing me. Because even though I have become somebody, I still have to prove that I am SOMEBODY. My struggle has never ended and it probably never will."
No matter how much "the unchurched" seem to want to push away God, secretly they are searching for something to fill the emptiness in their lives.I know, I know. You're thinking, "What? Madonna interested in God? ‘Like a Virgin' Madonna? ‘Papa Don't Preach' Madonna? ‘Kiss Brittany' Madonna?" You might even conclude, "Empty ... yes! But ‘looking for God?' No way!"But even the most die-hard atheists are secretly looking for an anchor.
Lee Strobel (Author, A Case for Christ, A Case for Faith) attests to this. I asked Lee, an ex-atheist, about this in an interview I had with him:
JONATHAN: In that book (Harry & Mary), one of your points was that "people are morally adrift but secretly want an anchor." An encouraging point to those of us sharing our faith- because of the ramifications- "people want something more than the empty life they're leading- whether they admit it or not!" Yesterday you shared that, as an atheist, you felt like something was missing. But because you didn't want to feel guilty about your behavior, you used to use your atheism as an excuse for your actions ... ?
LEE: Well I think that atheists ... in my experience, have some intellectual, and sometimes considerable intellectual issues involved with Christianity. But often those are used to mask underlying moral or emotional issues that, I think, were both true in my case. I think the questions I had intellectually were legitimate, but at the same time I used them, not as a platform to pursue truth, but a defense mechanism to keep Christianity away. So it didn't infringe upon my morals or cause me to deal with emotional issues that kept me away from God.
JONATHAN: So when you wrote that point about "secretly wanting an anchor," was that strictly from your life or did you observe people having this up front shell, but underneath feeling empty?
LEE: Well, my friends in the newspaper business who lived very raucous, wild lives- as a person- I think really deep down inside, they were coming to the realization that this is not the path to happiness. That it was not leading them where they want to go. And yet they knew nothing else but to continue to pursue it. And I think down inside they were looking for some framework for their lives- some anchor for their lives. And, um ... some have found it and many of them haven't.
The "unchurched" are looking for something. Unchurched kids are searching to fill the hole in their heart. They are trying to fill that void with things that don't belong there like possessions, popularity, drugs and alcohol.
But nothing works.
So they continue to question.
The harvest is ready.
Are we ready to reach out to them?
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Nov 17, 2004
Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Tuesday afternoon I drove my family to Portland. Lori and I dropped Zane off with his grandma and took Luke to Doernbecher Children's Hospital to see a Pulmonary Specialist Doctor (Dr. Wall). Luke has a had a wheeze in his breathing since birth and a couple times he has had more difficult time breathing.
The doctor diagnosed it as Infant Asthma, which could still disappear after Luke's second winter. Infant Asthma in Luke's case is probably brought on by common viruses (colds) being passed around during the school year (not that he is in school - it's simply that when kids are in school - stuff is passed around to us all more readily).
The medication he has prescribed will be a whole lot easier for Lori to administer. No more nebulizer... he gave us an adaptor to use with a regular inhaler. So the treatments will take only a few minutes rather than 20 minutes of holding him down with a mask on his face.
So over all we are satisfyed with the doctor visit. We would rather not have to do the meds as they are expensive, but whatever is best for the boy.
We continue to pray that he will grow out of this and will have normal breathing soon.
Thanks for your prayers.
www.ohsudoernbecher.com
www.aanma.org
http://www.aafa.org/
The doctor diagnosed it as Infant Asthma, which could still disappear after Luke's second winter. Infant Asthma in Luke's case is probably brought on by common viruses (colds) being passed around during the school year (not that he is in school - it's simply that when kids are in school - stuff is passed around to us all more readily).
The medication he has prescribed will be a whole lot easier for Lori to administer. No more nebulizer... he gave us an adaptor to use with a regular inhaler. So the treatments will take only a few minutes rather than 20 minutes of holding him down with a mask on his face.
So over all we are satisfyed with the doctor visit. We would rather not have to do the meds as they are expensive, but whatever is best for the boy.
We continue to pray that he will grow out of this and will have normal breathing soon.
Thanks for your prayers.
www.ohsudoernbecher.com
www.aanma.org
http://www.aafa.org/
Nov 11, 2004
Nov 10, 2004
Halo® 2 launch party?
Halo® 2 launch party?
As many of you know, I am not really into these types of video games. However, are any of you having a launch party? Or do you know of anyone who is? Just wondering...
As many of you know, I am not really into these types of video games. However, are any of you having a launch party? Or do you know of anyone who is? Just wondering...
Concert
Thanks to those of you who came and helped out at the concert.
We had some scheduling difficulties. That was mostly my mistake...so we got started very late. Thanks for your patience! Other than that it was a good evening.
The music was good, the bands were fun. I enjoyed meeting them. They were very appreciative of getting the chance to play, which was cool. They must be thanked for coming on such short notice. We just found out last Thursday that the other bands were not going to be able make it.
If we do it again, we've learned that ... 3 bands is too much on a school night and we must have the schedule nailed down beforehand (meaning when each band does their set up, sound checks, and music set).
Thanks: One-sided, Sword 7, Ranger Rocket, Seth McFarland, Aric Marshall, Joe Parks, and everyone else who helped out in various ways!
We had some scheduling difficulties. That was mostly my mistake...so we got started very late. Thanks for your patience! Other than that it was a good evening.
The music was good, the bands were fun. I enjoyed meeting them. They were very appreciative of getting the chance to play, which was cool. They must be thanked for coming on such short notice. We just found out last Thursday that the other bands were not going to be able make it.
If we do it again, we've learned that ... 3 bands is too much on a school night and we must have the schedule nailed down beforehand (meaning when each band does their set up, sound checks, and music set).
Thanks: One-sided, Sword 7, Ranger Rocket, Seth McFarland, Aric Marshall, Joe Parks, and everyone else who helped out in various ways!
Nov 8, 2004
One-sided, Ranger Rocket, and Sword7
Concert tomorrow night @ 7:00 PM
Three bands -- Only $2
Santa Clara Church
Nov 6, 2004
Tuesday Concert
Concert promotion, ugh!
I have flyers out at NCC and EBC and at a few churches in our area, plus all our youth and some of them handing them out at school.
Now I find out that the two headlining bands are not coming...their van transmission went out and will not be able to get it fixed for a couple weeks.
So I have been in negotiations with two bands from Grant's Pass (One-sided and Ranger Rocket) and two bands from Eugene (Calling Simon and Sword7). The two Grant's Pass bands are planning to be here and Sword7 is still a maybe at this point.
Because of the changes the concert will only be $2. Let your friends know. $2 concert at SC3 Tuesday 7 PM.
I have flyers out at NCC and EBC and at a few churches in our area, plus all our youth and some of them handing them out at school.
Now I find out that the two headlining bands are not coming...their van transmission went out and will not be able to get it fixed for a couple weeks.
So I have been in negotiations with two bands from Grant's Pass (One-sided and Ranger Rocket) and two bands from Eugene (Calling Simon and Sword7). The two Grant's Pass bands are planning to be here and Sword7 is still a maybe at this point.
Because of the changes the concert will only be $2. Let your friends know. $2 concert at SC3 Tuesday 7 PM.
Nov 3, 2004
Campaign Conclusion
Although not officially over, it looks like the President Bush has been re-elected.
I think this is a good thing. From all appearances he is a man who is trying to please God and that is the type of leader our country needs.
However, there are a few things that came up in the campaign that I believe we need to address or even confront. One is the budget, as individuals we must live within our means, spend only what we have, (i.e. balance our budgets) and the government should do the same. I realize during war time this is about impossible, but putting the war aside, we should be cutting all non-essential government programs by the thousands to reduce government waste. We might disagree on what is essential government, but to me it comes down to what the government is for.
Dr. Jack Cottrell writes, "There is one word that sums up [what the Bible says is] the purpose of government: JUSTICE..." Justice comes down to protecting the rights of the law-abiding citizens and to punishing those who do not abide by the law.
In my mind, if it has nothing to do with those two things ... do we need it? What falls under these categories? Military, police, jails, courts, legislature, and prisons, etc. There are other things that the government does like building and maintaining roads and fire protection, but what else is absolutely necessary?
This is not a rhetorical question.
What does the Bible say about government? Read the following verses.
Romans 13.1
Romans 13.3-5
1 Peter 2.13-14
1 Timothy 2.1-4
Matthew 22.21
I think this is a good thing. From all appearances he is a man who is trying to please God and that is the type of leader our country needs.
However, there are a few things that came up in the campaign that I believe we need to address or even confront. One is the budget, as individuals we must live within our means, spend only what we have, (i.e. balance our budgets) and the government should do the same. I realize during war time this is about impossible, but putting the war aside, we should be cutting all non-essential government programs by the thousands to reduce government waste. We might disagree on what is essential government, but to me it comes down to what the government is for.
Dr. Jack Cottrell writes, "There is one word that sums up [what the Bible says is] the purpose of government: JUSTICE..." Justice comes down to protecting the rights of the law-abiding citizens and to punishing those who do not abide by the law.
In my mind, if it has nothing to do with those two things ... do we need it? What falls under these categories? Military, police, jails, courts, legislature, and prisons, etc. There are other things that the government does like building and maintaining roads and fire protection, but what else is absolutely necessary?
This is not a rhetorical question.
What does the Bible say about government? Read the following verses.
Romans 13.1
Romans 13.3-5
1 Peter 2.13-14
1 Timothy 2.1-4
Matthew 22.21
Fighting Jacks & Olympic Year
Tuesday, November 9th --- Fighting Jacks and Olympic Year in concert at Santa Clara Church of Christ, Eugene, OR.
$5
7:00 PM
541.689.2127 for more information.
Nov 1, 2004
emerging :: church
The following article is about changing the way the church lives and reaches out to the post-modern (and post-Christian) world. There are many churches, including our “youth church” which are looking for better ways of being the church and reaching out to the lost. FROM: www.emergingchurch.org
-Cory
emerging :: church
the emerging church of the 21st century may have more in common with the church of the apostolic era, than with the church of the 20th century.
many ancient practices of faith and ways of being communal are being re:booted and morphed for the needs of the future church. as leonard sweet writes, "our faith is ancient. our faith is future. we're old-fashioned. we're new-fangled. we're orthodox. we're innovators. we're postmodern christians."
the emergence of the postmodern era (1960 onward) is only now beginning to impact the world and the church in a profound way. most folk know about luther, calvin and the reformation. some have likened what is taking place in the church today to a "second reformation."
because the church is organic (the living body of christ), it needs evolution or re-formation to stay healthy and vibrant.
the traditions of the church are treasure... we are not starting from scratch... we can build upon the learnings of the first reformation as we surf the wild wave into the second.
today's mission context provides the church with a chance to:
1. shake off any residual "leave it to beaver" orientation and begin swimming (even with a paddleboard) within the postmodern culture.
2. really trust the power of the gospel and learn to communicate it with authenticity, because for postmodern people, authenticity is primary.
the church should not fear postmodernity, as it provides us with a new context, and thus a fresh opportunity to get real, to drink deep from our own wells, and go back to our own future...
the pages [at: www.emergingchurch.org] are only a PRIMER to suggest concepts and ideas relevant for being church in our culture, and a PORTAL into the rich web of ecumenical resources for doing mission in the postmodern age.
FROM: www.emergingchurch.org
-Cory
emerging :: church
the emerging church of the 21st century may have more in common with the church of the apostolic era, than with the church of the 20th century.
many ancient practices of faith and ways of being communal are being re:booted and morphed for the needs of the future church. as leonard sweet writes, "our faith is ancient. our faith is future. we're old-fashioned. we're new-fangled. we're orthodox. we're innovators. we're postmodern christians."
the emergence of the postmodern era (1960 onward) is only now beginning to impact the world and the church in a profound way. most folk know about luther, calvin and the reformation. some have likened what is taking place in the church today to a "second reformation."
because the church is organic (the living body of christ), it needs evolution or re-formation to stay healthy and vibrant.
the traditions of the church are treasure... we are not starting from scratch... we can build upon the learnings of the first reformation as we surf the wild wave into the second.
today's mission context provides the church with a chance to:
1. shake off any residual "leave it to beaver" orientation and begin swimming (even with a paddleboard) within the postmodern culture.
2. really trust the power of the gospel and learn to communicate it with authenticity, because for postmodern people, authenticity is primary.
the church should not fear postmodernity, as it provides us with a new context, and thus a fresh opportunity to get real, to drink deep from our own wells, and go back to our own future...
the pages [at: www.emergingchurch.org] are only a PRIMER to suggest concepts and ideas relevant for being church in our culture, and a PORTAL into the rich web of ecumenical resources for doing mission in the postmodern age.
FROM: www.emergingchurch.org
Vacation
I returned from my elk hunt on Sunday afternoon in time for the Children's Ministry Harvest Jubilee-that was a great time with lots of kids and families enjoying themselves with the games, food, and candy.
The elk hunt was unsuccessful on one level but very successful in many ways. I did not see any elk. However, I saw a whole lot of high mountain forest, around 30 deer, had quality time with family and friends, and read two books. Two days I spent "on a stand", meaning I sat in one place in the forest from an hour before light until late afternoon. All the while trying to stay warm, look out for elk, and read (Bible & Louis L'Amour). The second day three deer bedded down just down the hill from me for 2-3 hours. At other times I hunted making drives down to the bottom of Six Points Creek, through the upper part of Fiddler's Hell, and on the hillsides above Mt. Emily Canyon.
Also in the late afternoons I did a little exploring on a 4X4 ATV. I enjoyed trying to find a way over the top of the ridge above our camp.
It was an great week as I enjoyed the quiet of the forest, being alone with God, and reading purely for fun.
The elk hunt was unsuccessful on one level but very successful in many ways. I did not see any elk. However, I saw a whole lot of high mountain forest, around 30 deer, had quality time with family and friends, and read two books. Two days I spent "on a stand", meaning I sat in one place in the forest from an hour before light until late afternoon. All the while trying to stay warm, look out for elk, and read (Bible & Louis L'Amour). The second day three deer bedded down just down the hill from me for 2-3 hours. At other times I hunted making drives down to the bottom of Six Points Creek, through the upper part of Fiddler's Hell, and on the hillsides above Mt. Emily Canyon.
Also in the late afternoons I did a little exploring on a 4X4 ATV. I enjoyed trying to find a way over the top of the ridge above our camp.
It was an great week as I enjoyed the quiet of the forest, being alone with God, and reading purely for fun.
Oct 19, 2004
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Oct 14, 2004
What is Marriage? / What is Homosexuality? Forum
"A Forum for College and High School Age Students
There is much confusion today among Christian students on how we should regard traditional marriage and if we should allow same sex marriage. We want to be Biblical and we want to be compassionate. We struggle with how to translate our spiritual and ethical convictions into public or political decisions. This forum will help give you the tools you need.
Speakers:
Jason Thompson - Director of the Portland Fellowship, an outreach to the Gay Community, will share his testimony on the power and healing of God in his life. He will discuss the causes fo homosexuality and how the church community can act with Biblical compassion.
Rich Miller - Youth Pastor as City Bible Church in Portland, will discuss the intention and long term effects of Measure 36, the proposal to amend the Oregon constitution to define marriage between one man and one woman.
When: Wednesday, October 20th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Emerald Bible Fellowship, 1855 Cal Young Rd."
FROM: A FLYER DELEIVERED TO OUR CHURCH OFFICE 10/14/04.
There is much confusion today among Christian students on how we should regard traditional marriage and if we should allow same sex marriage. We want to be Biblical and we want to be compassionate. We struggle with how to translate our spiritual and ethical convictions into public or political decisions. This forum will help give you the tools you need.
Speakers:
Jason Thompson - Director of the Portland Fellowship, an outreach to the Gay Community, will share his testimony on the power and healing of God in his life. He will discuss the causes fo homosexuality and how the church community can act with Biblical compassion.
Rich Miller - Youth Pastor as City Bible Church in Portland, will discuss the intention and long term effects of Measure 36, the proposal to amend the Oregon constitution to define marriage between one man and one woman.
When: Wednesday, October 20th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Emerald Bible Fellowship, 1855 Cal Young Rd."
FROM: A FLYER DELEIVERED TO OUR CHURCH OFFICE 10/14/04.
Oct 13, 2004
Make a Comment
I have made it easier to post a comment on the blog. You don't have to set up an account any longer.
I also set it up so when you make a comment I get a notification in my e-mail box, that way I will not miss them. Read and post comments when ever you want.
I also set it up so when you make a comment I get a notification in my e-mail box, that way I will not miss them. Read and post comments when ever you want.
Oct 1, 2004
Friend in Iraq
A good friend of mine has gone to Iraq this week. He enlisted in the army as a dentist last year. This summer he found out he was being called up and last week he traveled to Iraq with his army unit.
Please pray for him.
Pray for his safety (he has a wife and 3 girls at home - plus a lot of friends)
Pray for God's Spirit to work through him as he serves.
He has a blog at: gildayiraq.blogspot.com
Check it out it is very interesting. He is chronicling his experiences with the army.
Please pray for him.
Pray for his safety (he has a wife and 3 girls at home - plus a lot of friends)
Pray for God's Spirit to work through him as he serves.
He has a blog at: gildayiraq.blogspot.com
Check it out it is very interesting. He is chronicling his experiences with the army.
Sep 22, 2004
First Day of Autumn
Summer is officially over! Fall is here.
I love the crisp clear autumn mornings we have in September/October.
The leaves will be changing colors soon. It is a beautiful time of year!
As leaves die and fall to the ground they bring new life in several ways.
When we die to the flesh we get new life as well. Romans 6 reminds us that in our baptism we were buried in baptism into death, and that we gain new life through resurrection.
Romans 8.12-13 commands us to not live according to the flesh but by the spirit. "If you are living according to the flesh, you must die..." Wow, strong but true words.
Life comes from death. Think about it.
I love the crisp clear autumn mornings we have in September/October.
The leaves will be changing colors soon. It is a beautiful time of year!
As leaves die and fall to the ground they bring new life in several ways.
When we die to the flesh we get new life as well. Romans 6 reminds us that in our baptism we were buried in baptism into death, and that we gain new life through resurrection.
Romans 8.12-13 commands us to not live according to the flesh but by the spirit. "If you are living according to the flesh, you must die..." Wow, strong but true words.
Life comes from death. Think about it.
Sep 20, 2004
18 years old? You can register to vote online!
Simply click on the register to vote button at:
www.newvotersproject.org
to fill out a simple online form. You must be registered by October 12.
www.newvotersproject.org
to fill out a simple online form. You must be registered by October 12.
Why vote - part 2
The 2000 General Election in OREGON...
-Of those who are considered Evangelical Christians 106,000 were not registered to vote.
-Evangelical Christians who were registered but did not vote = 78,000.
-Added together hat is 184,000 believers who did not vote in 2000!
-The presidential race was decided in Oregon by 6,675 votes.
Your vote does count!
Doesn't it seem strange that those who have God's truth, God's wisdom, God's Spirit, and know God's way would not want to help our great country stay true to its foundation of freedom?
October 12 is deadline to register to vote.
"The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter." -Dwight D. Eisenhower
"If the citizens negelect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupt; laws will be made mot for the public good so much as for the selfish or local purposes." -Daniel Webster
Check out: www.restoreamerica.org
-Of those who are considered Evangelical Christians 106,000 were not registered to vote.
-Evangelical Christians who were registered but did not vote = 78,000.
-Added together hat is 184,000 believers who did not vote in 2000!
-The presidential race was decided in Oregon by 6,675 votes.
Your vote does count!
Doesn't it seem strange that those who have God's truth, God's wisdom, God's Spirit, and know God's way would not want to help our great country stay true to its foundation of freedom?
October 12 is deadline to register to vote.
"The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter." -Dwight D. Eisenhower
"If the citizens negelect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupt; laws will be made mot for the public good so much as for the selfish or local purposes." -Daniel Webster
Check out: www.restoreamerica.org
Drew Carey on Salvation
I watched The Drew Carey Show this week. It was an interesting program.
In the program Drew's friend Lewis is discovers he is going to hell because he is a bad guy. This revelation causes him to attempt to change the way he lives. He changes everything, in order to be a good guy [and earn his way to heaven].
In the process he does all kinds of crazy good guy things and strange religious activities (including wearing of robes) and eventually God strikes him with lightening.
Drew Carey imparts his wisdom by telling Lewis that you can't be perfect and earn your way to heaven "...all you gotta do is show up and try."
While the first part is true and the second part sounds good to the average American. It is totally false. You can not simply try to be good, because we all fail. Rom 3.10-18,23 - everyone has sinned. And there are consequenses to our sin. Rom 6.23 - the wages of sin is death. However, the Good News is that Jesus died for our sins (Rom 5.8). When we are in Christ there is no condemnation (Rom 8.1) for us.
Once we are in Christ then we are forgiven and we "show up and try."
Make sure you are IN CHRIST!
If you have questions about this contact me.
In the program Drew's friend Lewis is discovers he is going to hell because he is a bad guy. This revelation causes him to attempt to change the way he lives. He changes everything, in order to be a good guy [and earn his way to heaven].
In the process he does all kinds of crazy good guy things and strange religious activities (including wearing of robes) and eventually God strikes him with lightening.
Drew Carey imparts his wisdom by telling Lewis that you can't be perfect and earn your way to heaven "...all you gotta do is show up and try."
While the first part is true and the second part sounds good to the average American. It is totally false. You can not simply try to be good, because we all fail. Rom 3.10-18,23 - everyone has sinned. And there are consequenses to our sin. Rom 6.23 - the wages of sin is death. However, the Good News is that Jesus died for our sins (Rom 5.8). When we are in Christ there is no condemnation (Rom 8.1) for us.
Once we are in Christ then we are forgiven and we "show up and try."
Make sure you are IN CHRIST!
If you have questions about this contact me.
Sep 9, 2004
Top Ten Questions For God
These people did a survey of young people asking them what they would like to ask God. These are the top ten questions and good answers. Check it out at:
www.bigquestions.com
www.bigquestions.com
Aug 31, 2004
Aug 30, 2004
Why bother to VOTE?
FROM: www.ivotevalues.org
Why Bother?
That’s a valid question based on some assumptions you may have. However, consider these questions: If Jesus was in America preparing for Election Day 2004, what would he do? Would Jesus register to vote? Would he go to the polls? Or would he stay home? Assuming he did vote, which candidates would he support?
We know that Jesus expects his followers to be salt and light in our culture, and that he expects us to participate in government (see Matthew 5:13-16 & 22:21). Based on his teachings, it would be safe to say that Jesus would register, vote and support the candidates that most closely represent his values. Isn’t that what we should do on Election Day?
For more info Check out: www.ivotevalues.org
Why Bother?
That’s a valid question based on some assumptions you may have. However, consider these questions: If Jesus was in America preparing for Election Day 2004, what would he do? Would Jesus register to vote? Would he go to the polls? Or would he stay home? Assuming he did vote, which candidates would he support?
We know that Jesus expects his followers to be salt and light in our culture, and that he expects us to participate in government (see Matthew 5:13-16 & 22:21). Based on his teachings, it would be safe to say that Jesus would register, vote and support the candidates that most closely represent his values. Isn’t that what we should do on Election Day?
For more info Check out: www.ivotevalues.org
Aug 19, 2004
More Relevance
FROM: redeemtheday.org
How Exactly can I be Relevant By Chris Kelley
How exactly can I be relevant?
I suppose “being relevant” is subjective at times and changes from one person to another. So, I would say that you can’t generalize what is relevant and try to label something for an entire generation. It’s like the pop-culture label of “Generation X”… it’s like saying that every single person in this generation is directionless and without clear boundaries. In my opinion such a label is irrelevant because it means almost nothing to the individual. The truth is that God has made each of us to be unique and have a unique perspective on what’s relevant. We may share some common beliefs, opinions and practices but in the end, we still have our own personal twists and quirks on things.
So, if you want to be relevant to someone then you have to find out what matters to them… what is relevant to them. There’s no point in talking about what’s relevant to you if your audience doesn’t see things in a similar light. I think it’s through such an understanding of one another that we can really see into the unique souls that the Lord has created. Or to use a coined phrase, we can see what “makes people tick”.
One avenue in which I’ve found myself to be relevant to others is through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For those of you that are not familiar with this martial art it’s a style of grappling that revolves around choking, joint locking and pain submissions. Sounds fun eh? Well, it is indeed fun and many other people agree (and I’ve run across a few who don’t!). Because of this common ground I’ve had the opportunity to meet and get to know people that I might otherwise never have met. Because I have shared with others in the enjoyment and competition of this sport I’ve had the opportunity and audience to witness for Christ. Because I was viewed as relevant by the people I’ve trained with I was able to freely discuss my faith because established feelings of respect and brotherhood.
I think that might be a vital component of being relevant to one another… by fostering feelings of respect. In my opinion, when you respect another person you will listen to that person even if you don’t agree with them. In the very least, they will listen because they already know and respect you. Here’s an example to illustrate the point… try to put yourself in the shoes of a non-believer; who would you be more likely to listen to? Would you openly listen to someone you already know and respect or would you be more likely to openly listen to someone you don’t know and approached you right off the street? Some might say that either one is fine (and for some it is) but I would choose a friend over a stranger for such things.
In any case, if you want to be relevant to one another then find out what makes another person tick because that’s what really matters to them! -Peace-
Chris Kelley <><
Age: 29
Hilliard, OH
I’m married to my super-hot wife Lani, have a dog (Helia) and cat (Nocho), love video games (Xbox), collect swords (from Lord of the Rings), like to grapple/wrestle (I particularly like to beat on my friends), read fantasy novels and like shoot bullets at inanimate objects. I’m currently in school at Ohio State University for another degree and pursuing an education in Industrial Design… I hope to work in Transportation Design or Concept Design (and work on movies!).
How Exactly can I be Relevant By Chris Kelley
How exactly can I be relevant?
I suppose “being relevant” is subjective at times and changes from one person to another. So, I would say that you can’t generalize what is relevant and try to label something for an entire generation. It’s like the pop-culture label of “Generation X”… it’s like saying that every single person in this generation is directionless and without clear boundaries. In my opinion such a label is irrelevant because it means almost nothing to the individual. The truth is that God has made each of us to be unique and have a unique perspective on what’s relevant. We may share some common beliefs, opinions and practices but in the end, we still have our own personal twists and quirks on things.
So, if you want to be relevant to someone then you have to find out what matters to them… what is relevant to them. There’s no point in talking about what’s relevant to you if your audience doesn’t see things in a similar light. I think it’s through such an understanding of one another that we can really see into the unique souls that the Lord has created. Or to use a coined phrase, we can see what “makes people tick”.
One avenue in which I’ve found myself to be relevant to others is through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For those of you that are not familiar with this martial art it’s a style of grappling that revolves around choking, joint locking and pain submissions. Sounds fun eh? Well, it is indeed fun and many other people agree (and I’ve run across a few who don’t!). Because of this common ground I’ve had the opportunity to meet and get to know people that I might otherwise never have met. Because I have shared with others in the enjoyment and competition of this sport I’ve had the opportunity and audience to witness for Christ. Because I was viewed as relevant by the people I’ve trained with I was able to freely discuss my faith because established feelings of respect and brotherhood.
I think that might be a vital component of being relevant to one another… by fostering feelings of respect. In my opinion, when you respect another person you will listen to that person even if you don’t agree with them. In the very least, they will listen because they already know and respect you. Here’s an example to illustrate the point… try to put yourself in the shoes of a non-believer; who would you be more likely to listen to? Would you openly listen to someone you already know and respect or would you be more likely to openly listen to someone you don’t know and approached you right off the street? Some might say that either one is fine (and for some it is) but I would choose a friend over a stranger for such things.
In any case, if you want to be relevant to one another then find out what makes another person tick because that’s what really matters to them! -Peace-
Chris Kelley <><
Age: 29
Hilliard, OH
I’m married to my super-hot wife Lani, have a dog (Helia) and cat (Nocho), love video games (Xbox), collect swords (from Lord of the Rings), like to grapple/wrestle (I particularly like to beat on my friends), read fantasy novels and like shoot bullets at inanimate objects. I’m currently in school at Ohio State University for another degree and pursuing an education in Industrial Design… I hope to work in Transportation Design or Concept Design (and work on movies!).
Relevance
Something I often talk about is the need for the Church to be relavant to the culture it is in. I just ordered a book, The Journey Towards Relevance, which I found on a link from CPYU.org(Center for Youth/Parent Understanding). Below is an short article from the author. Tell me what you think.
FROM: redeemtheday.org
Trappings of a Transformist By Kary Oberbrunner
Remember, as transformists…
We don’t need to have everything figured out, for that would mean we’re separatists. We don’t need to say anything goes, for that would mean we’re conformists.
We’re not perfect, none of us are. However, we’re seekers. We long to have a simple and unadulterated relationship with the Creator of the Universe. We desire to know the “why” behind the “what” and the purpose behind the principle. Of course there will be mistakes along the way, but this is what sets us believers apart. We have a little more grace and patience with each other, because we know what we’ve been saved from.
The movement is beginning. The gathering has united. We come from a variety of backgrounds, but share a common purpose. Above all else, we passionately love God and people in proper balance. We’re not afraid of culture because our mission transcends it. We’re not afraid of religion because our method surpasses it. We are the relevant. We are the transformists.
"And it will come about in all the land," Declares the LORD,
"That two parts in it will be cut off and perish; But the third will be left in it."
And I will bring the third part through the fire, Refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them; I will say,
'They are My people,' And they will say, 'The LORD is my God.'"
Zechariah 13:8-9
FROM: redeemtheday.org
Trappings of a Transformist By Kary Oberbrunner
Remember, as transformists…
We don’t need to have everything figured out, for that would mean we’re separatists. We don’t need to say anything goes, for that would mean we’re conformists.
We’re not perfect, none of us are. However, we’re seekers. We long to have a simple and unadulterated relationship with the Creator of the Universe. We desire to know the “why” behind the “what” and the purpose behind the principle. Of course there will be mistakes along the way, but this is what sets us believers apart. We have a little more grace and patience with each other, because we know what we’ve been saved from.
The movement is beginning. The gathering has united. We come from a variety of backgrounds, but share a common purpose. Above all else, we passionately love God and people in proper balance. We’re not afraid of culture because our mission transcends it. We’re not afraid of religion because our method surpasses it. We are the relevant. We are the transformists.
"And it will come about in all the land," Declares the LORD,
"That two parts in it will be cut off and perish; But the third will be left in it."
And I will bring the third part through the fire, Refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them; I will say,
'They are My people,' And they will say, 'The LORD is my God.'"
Zechariah 13:8-9
Aug 16, 2004
Walk Like Jesus
5AM 5 of us gathered to continue memorizing 1 John we are in chapter two now.
Know Him, live in Him, obey Him, walk in the light as He is in the light. Many good verses. I don't have it all memorized, however, spending 45 min every morning with a group of guys reading through this book is a great time of meditating on His Word.
1 John 2.6 - Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.
Wow, I have a long way to go. That is my goal. To be like Him. I fail at times, thankfully He forgives. Some lessons and Youth Church messages are not prepared for as I should and prayed over as I should. God continues to work. I continue to be humbled and realize that I need to spend more time with Him to know Him and walk like Him.
Know Him, live in Him, obey Him, walk in the light as He is in the light. Many good verses. I don't have it all memorized, however, spending 45 min every morning with a group of guys reading through this book is a great time of meditating on His Word.
1 John 2.6 - Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.
Wow, I have a long way to go. That is my goal. To be like Him. I fail at times, thankfully He forgives. Some lessons and Youth Church messages are not prepared for as I should and prayed over as I should. God continues to work. I continue to be humbled and realize that I need to spend more time with Him to know Him and walk like Him.
May 15, 2004
Getting Started
So I set this up to experiement with.
Is it something I should spend time on. My schedule is already busy enough.
Would people read it? Will it benefit anyone?
Maybe. That is what I will be exploring.
Is it something I should spend time on. My schedule is already busy enough.
Would people read it? Will it benefit anyone?
Maybe. That is what I will be exploring.
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