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News entries May 22, 2008
Can I burn newspaper without side effects?
Have you ever wondered if you can burn newspaper without feeling guilty that you're polluting the environment with toxic inks? Well, I did, and asked some people at the Grand Rapids Press what the deal... June 27, 2007
Google Earth Outreach
This could be a great tool for a mission or organization looking to get their story out. Hundreds of millions of people use Google Earth to explore the world around them. The Google Earth Outreach... April 12, 2007
Darfur
Go here. Video on Darfur by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum How to help. Committee on Conscience... January 03, 2007
President Ford's Funeral Procession
Our family was able to witness the procession to and from the church where President Ford's funeral took place in Grand Rapids. After the funeral, the national guard and hearse are waiting outside for... August 07, 2006
Block P-A-R-T-A-A-A-Y!
When we moved into our new house last February, the neighbors all started selling us on the annual block party on our street. We thought, "cool, a block party." But we had no idea what... May 04, 2006
Faraway, So Close
http://www.woodtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4858013 GRAND RAPIDS-- He became famous as the lead singer for one of the world's most popular bands. He's also been named one of Time Magazine's Persons Of The Year for his work on global... January 24, 2006
Supernatural
The vast majority of America's teenagers believe in the existence of a world beyond the senses. However, such openness also translates into significant levels of experimentation with witchcraft and psychic activities. New research from The... January 10, 2006
What Do We Want with Janet?
Ugh. Are we obsessed? These lists of the top 10 searches in specific categories from Google 2005 speak for themselves. Google News - Top Searches in 2005 Janet Jackson Hurricane Katrina tsunami xbox 360 Brad... December 19, 2005
One Billion Internet Users
The Internet is growing at an annualized rate of 18% and now has one billion users. A second billion users will follow in the next ten years, bringing a dramatic change in worldwide usability needs.... November 10, 2005
Intelligent Design Opened Up
This came across my desk today. So, if they have decided to do this, does this mean more organizations will start to follow suit? The Kansas State Board of Education voted 6-4 to allow science... October 10, 2005
"I'm Still Alive"
Some friends of mine from Philadelphia recently went to Gulfport to work... do whatever they can do to make a difference in the aftermath of the hurricane. They put together a video that is really...
The New Snail Mail
According to a study by the Pew Internet and American Life project, barely 5% of American teens aged 12 to 17 prefer e-mail over instant messaging as their digital communications method of choice. Teens view... September 28, 2005
In Memoriam
James Stapert had been principal at Grand Rapids Christian High for 29 years and had planned to retire in January. The 61-year-old died from a sudden heart attack Monday night. Colleagues tell 24 Hour News... September 25, 2005
Katrina on Google
I was snooping around on Google tonight looking at my house and a few other places on Google maps like I sometimes do. But this surprised me a little. If you look at New... September 15, 2005
Gospelcom 2005
I'll be at the Gospelcom conference the next few days. It's always great to see people from this community of believers and learn all kinds of new things. I'll also be teaching classes on effective... July 19, 2005
Vacation 2005
We're on vacation all this week as a family. Posts will be sporatic if any. Have a great week!... July 12, 2005
African Aid Is Doubled By G-8
Woohoooo! Washington Post, Jul 09 2005 GLENEAGLES, Scotland, July 8--President Bush and the leaders of seven other major industrialized nations pledged Friday to double the amount of aid for Africa in five years and substantially... June 07, 2005
Thank God for Josiah
Our friends are missionaries in Spain and just had a baby born to them 5 weeks early. They had quite a weekend with a lot of surprises including a C-section and a cut on daddy's... April 28, 2005
National Turn-off T.V. Week
The week of April 25-May 1 is the week to turn off your T.V. and do something else. From tvturnoff.org The national kick-off event took place at Arlington Traditional School, a public elementary school in... April 19, 2005
New Pope Elected
"Dear brothers and sisters, after the great Pope John Paul II, the cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble worker in the Lord's vineyard. I am comforted by the fact that the lord... April 05, 2005
In Memoriam - Pope John Paul II
This is a few days late, but worth posting. Pray for the thousands of people who are visiting Rome right now as they pay last respects to the Pope. Pray for the Cardinals as they... March 15, 2005
Nancy and Nate's Wedding Photos
It was a weekend packed with intrigue and energy as only a wedding can in New York city. The morning of the wedding there was an inch of snow on the ground, and by the... March 13, 2005
Congrats, Bro!
Our whole family is in New York city right now. It's the day after my brother's wedding, and we're on our way home soon. What a great day we were able to celebrate with them!... March 03, 2005
The Passion Recut
I just found out yesterday that the Passion of the Christ has been recut to appeal to a broader audience. "A new version for new audiences to discover and everyone to be inspired by." Passion... February 28, 2005
Clergy Feel Increasingly Overwhelmed
This article was actually in our local newspaper in Grand Rapids last weekend. I thought it did a good job of pulling a lot of research from respected sources for some of its information. CLERGY... January 07, 2005
Weta in Narnia
I just found out that the same company (Weta Digital) that did all the props and special effects for The Lord of the Rings movies is doing the same for the Lion the Witch and... December 28, 2004
October 28, 2004
In Memorium - Norm Meyer
Norm Meyer passed away last week. He was out intern pastor for a year or so at church and had a great influence on us. He's just a good, good man. More on his website... September 16, 2004
Gospelcom Conference
A coworker and I are headed down to attend and teach at this year's Gospelcom Conference in Chicago. Gospelcom has some really good things going on and is a great organization to host your ministry... June 11, 2004
Churches Observe Day of Mourning
On Friday, June 11 our country will observe a National Day of Mourning for the death of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan. As part of this observance, houses of worship... May 25, 2004
Classis Exams
Today, my brother is taking several exams by the classis (see RCA church order) that his ordaining church is part of. The exams include Biblical Introduction, Sermonizing, Theological Introduction, Personal Piety and Fitness for Ministry,... April 28, 2004
From a Friend
I just returned from Calcutta, India last week where I was for a week and a half while I was studying for my doctoral program. What an incredible place. I wish that I could show... March 13, 2004
In Memoriam - Madrid
Good friends of ours, Robyn and Samuel, live in Madrid, not far from the place bombs killed and injured many people on trains two days ago, March 11, 2004. They rely on using that train... February 06, 2004
In Memoriam - Carlie Brucia
Please pray for the family of Carlie Brucia and all her friends and classmates. More info...... January 30, 2004
Xian Artists Cover U2 Songs for Charity
I don't know why it never occured to me that this would be a cool idea, but several Christian artists have put together a cd of U2 covers called In the Name of Love. There... December 04, 2003
Westrin & Mowry
My cousin, Peter, has the great honor of playing in a music contest in Atlanta that could prove to be very promising for him. His duo has already gone through one round of "trials" and... November 03, 2003
Eli Steven
I've been on hiatus the last week or so because, well, I've been a little busy helping my wife birth our son! Photos on Babyhart.com Everything went unbelievably well for my wife and son. We... October 16, 2003
Help Build the Dream
The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation is hoping to raise $40 million over the next eighteen months in order to fund the construction of the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial, which will... October 14, 2003
The Passion of Christ
(Formerly "The Passion") LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter)--The well-documented controversy swirling around Mel Gibson's upcoming movie "The Passion of Christ," formerly known as "The Passion," has movie fans so curious that they've been crashing Web... October 07, 2003
The Lion, The Witch and the Filmset
Yahooo! Someone's going to put the amazing stories of C.S. Lewis, the Narnia chronicles, to film. I just hope they are as good as the Lord of the Rings movies! No cast have been named... September 26, 2003
Fishers of the Net
Congratulations to That The World May Know Ministries for receiving the "Fishers of the Net" award at the Gospelcom.net Fall Conference in Chicago, IL. Every conference Gospelcom.net selects an Alliance ministry that is using the... September 11, 2003
Gospelcom Conference
In a few minutes I'll be leaving for this year's Gospelcom conference in Chicago. I'm teaching a session with Jay Benfield on the Community Web System (a.k.a. B.R.I.X.) which I architected at my job. Should... July 21, 2003
Follow the Rabbi Discuussion Boards
I'm happy to announce that discussion boards have been added to the site http://www.followtherabbi.com/ (by That the World May Know ministries). As you may know, this ministry is led by teacher, Ray Vanderlaan, who my... June 18, 2003
Escape the Matrix, Go Directly to Jail
"Josh Cooke wasn't merely a fan of the hit movie "The Matrix." He believed he lived inside The Matrix, his lawyers say. "The 19-year-old had a huge movie poster hanging in his Oakton bedroom and... June 09, 2003
My Brother's Heart
My brother is having surgery today to correct a problem he has with his heart. For several years now, his heart has beat irregularly all of the time, which has the potential to damage his... February 27, 2003
A Sad Day in the Neighborhood
Fred Rogers, host of the U.S. children's television show "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood" for more than 30 years, has died of cancer. He was an ordained Presbyterian minister when he created the show. Full Story... There's... February 18, 2003
Bono Named for Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO (Reuters)--The governor of the U.S. state of Illinois who spared all inmates on death row, Pope John Paul, a Cuban dissident and Irish rock star Bono (of U2) are among a near-record 150 nominees... January 15, 2003
From a New Dad
It is so unbelivably amazing to have a kid, as you well know. I have been trying to comprehend and formulate my thoughts about having this new blessing in my life. Overwhelming, magical, joy, terror... December 04, 2002
Update on Turkey Photos
Some of you have been asking about the promised Turkey photos that haven't already been posted. The original bunch has been up for a while cause those are digital. But the new ones are currently... October 24, 2002
Two Arrested in Sniper Case
Members of the sniper task force arrested an ex-soldier and his stepson early Thursday at a freeway rest stop. Sources told CNN the two were considered suspects in the shootings that have killed 10 and... July 04, 2002
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