kmcdade's Comments

Rethink Monthly : The Last Airbender: How Should Christians Respond to Buddhist Philosophy?

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:53:29 +0000

Part of me can't believe this is even a question. Unfortunately, I know that to many people it is. First of all, if we're following Jesus, our first response to pretty much anything has got to be Love. Second, there is no Christianity vs. Buddhism competition. Or at least there shouldn't be. Thirdly, I take great exception to Christopher's comment above that a "solid Christian" cannot benefit from using Buddhist meditation techniques, and with his use of the word "wickedness" in relation to Buddhism. I suppose you're against Christians doing yoga, too? Spiritual practices do not change one's beliefs. Or do they? Perhaps getting closer to God does change one...and change is what Jesus was after, anyway.

Rethink Monthly : Book Review: What Good Is God?

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 17:03:09 +0000

Cool, I will check this out! I also recommend What's So Amazing About Grace and The Jesus I Never Knew.

Positively Glorious! : Ben Hur and The Devaluing Of Jesus

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:53:28 +0000

Hold on, there's a hot, blond guy walking by... Seriously, this post delights me because these are the same kinds of things my husband and I (who do consider ourselves Christians) discuss often. And I agree about Ben Hur not really being a story of the Christ. And I think Lawrence Fishburne is teh awesome. And so are you.

Confessing My Dad Attitude : PleaseRobMe.com - Online Web2.0 Safety Tips

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:10:58 +0000

I read a comment elsewhere that noted it would be a lot easier for criminals to wait outside a house for someone to leave and then rob it than it would be to search online for someone who's not home AND find their address and then go there and rob it. My recent post Earthtechling Covers the Green Technology News

Positively Glorious! : Background Noise

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:08:09 +0000

Um. Now I'm afraid to say anything! But you do have my thoughts and prayers.

Confessing My Dad Attitude : A Day in the Life

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:13:48 +0000

Yikes, heartbreaking.

Confessing My Dad Attitude : Peace, Contentment, and Vision

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:32:27 +0000

I'm glad. :-)

Confessing My Dad Attitude : Why I Skipped Church Today

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:23:22 +0000

You've got @stevenguymcdade out of his chair, running around the room, and cheering for you. :-) We stopped going to church when it became a chore. We were involved in leading a worship service, but it became a chore that we didn't look forward to and that didn't seem to be doing anyone else any good. We also stopped because most of the business of this church was about keeping the church financially alive. That was a year ago. We didn't want to immediately drop into another traditional church, regardless of whether there's one out there that might be a better fit. We want to find something different. We just aren't sure what that will look like either. We've experimented with doing family worship at home; we've visited another house church/communal living group a couple of times as well. But we're not sure where we're going yet. I do agree that community is key. @stevenguymcdade wants to know if you are also watching football. :-)

cdcstudios.com | portfolio v9 : Introducing Susie the Wonderbus

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:13:49 +0000

Congratulations, and nice photos!

KATU - Portland, OR : Businesses fear city bike plan might drive people away | KATU.com - News - Portland, Oregon | Local

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 20:24:36 +0000

What about the businesses who are actively promoting cycling as transportation, and who have supported the installation of bike corrals near their businesses? I cycle as a primary form of transportation. And I haul large packages and groceries. And kids. And I cycle in the the winter, in all types of weather. I know not everyone can, but as Angus there said, eventually more and more people are going to NEED to cycle.

KATU - Portland, OR : Now hiring: Everywhere you never wanted to work | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | Your Job

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 03:49:52 +0000

That's what the article says. People are doing an honest day's work wherever they can. ???

KATU - Portland, OR : Teacher sends boy, 5, home with bag of poo | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | Weird News

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:01:24 +0000

People who blame the kid/the parents: Shame on you!

KATU - Portland, OR : Weekly paychecks will go up by about $10 | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News#respond

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 04:08:23 +0000

We live paycheck to paycheck. Even a small amount of $ helps.

KATU - Portland, OR : Day Trip Destination: Wahclella Falls | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | Destinations

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 03:50:26 +0000

Nicely done, Shannon! I've been meaning to go there sometime -- putting it on my list for later this spring.

KATU - Portland, OR : Bike bill aims to make 'Idaho stops' legal in Oregon | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:15:28 +0000

The thing said that cyclists can still be liable if they cause an accident. Please read.

KATU - Portland, OR : Bike bill aims to make 'Idaho stops' legal in Oregon | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:14:20 +0000

It's legal to ride on the sidewalk.