en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/332294 Comments by Ross_Hesseltine http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/09/08/four-day-work-week/#IDComment33672849 I think that it is viable in every sector of work. If our local police department or fire department went to a 4-day week, how would it differ to what it is right now? Most FD's have a three on, two off schedule. They work 3- 12-hour shifts, and take 2 12-hour shifts off. Construction trades have done 4 day weeks similiarly, giving workers the option of Monday or Friday off, so that when a service call comes in, workers are there to take care of it. Just because a 4-day week is implemented doesn't mean it has to be Monday-Thursday, does it? Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:18:57 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/09/08/four-day-work-week/#IDComment33672849 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/07/21/sex-before-marriage/#IDComment27990095 @ nate beaird yes, covenant is the word i was looking for at 11 last night, but couldn't think of it. @newlutheran is it so much a validation as it is making that covenant made public? That is how I see it. In terms of the state, though, I think having a public official (i.e. pastor, justice of peace, etc.) is needed for legality reasons. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:53:08 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/07/21/sex-before-marriage/#IDComment27990095 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/07/21/sex-before-marriage/#IDComment27928053 @newlutheran, I agree with your words. It is a feeling of marriage that I think you make with God, but make public with a ceremony. God has matched us with the person that He wants us to spend the rest of our life with, and when the two of you feel that, I see it as a marriage. It also makes sense financially, too. @justinwise It's posts like this that make you a Deviant...Will you preach on this subject on Saturday?.....only kidding, Johanna would not be pleased. See you Friday Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:19:36 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/07/21/sex-before-marriage/#IDComment27928053 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/07/15/deathmatch-of-the-steves-ballmer-or-jobs/#IDComment27399998 I think that one thing that the iPhone has done is seemlessly made two machines into one. Before the iPhone, you carried your cell phone and iPod. Now, you have one thing. Windows-based phones do not support m4a formatted music, so if you download all your music from the iTunes Store you aren't able to listen to that on your phone, not to mention having to buy a seperate media card to put into a Windows-based phone just to have the space to listen to your music. Another thing would be that too many of the cell phones in general don't have a 3.5mm plug for the headphones, you have to buy a seperate adapter. The iPhone has a lot of things to offer that the competition hasn't even come close to replicating. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:11:31 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/07/15/deathmatch-of-the-steves-ballmer-or-jobs/#IDComment27399998 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/06/25/what-is-god-teaching-you/#IDComment25512278 God is teaching me to give second chances, and he also is teaching me that I can do ministry different. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:32:30 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/06/25/what-is-god-teaching-you/#IDComment25512278 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/06/23/augmented-reality/#IDComment25284492 WOW!! Both those vid's are sweet! I might just get into gaming a little more now. It's amazing how simple the technology is with what Chris was doing, and how the linked video was using Skittles as part of the game Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:56:29 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/06/23/augmented-reality/#IDComment25284492 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/06/22/today-show-marriage-is-dead/#IDComment25146087 I think that if you were to go the many of the ceremonies around of the 50%, maybe, just maybe you would hear the words "for better or for worse...." and then have a reading from oh, let's say 1 Corinth. Now, could it be that, if the male and female standing up there actually listened to those words that were spoken, and those words that they said, and took them seriously--would the percentage be different? And, to get a little political....Could the government impose stricter guidelines for divorce? Ya know, because anyone with $180 can go get a divorce. And if they could, would it always be storybook ending with Ashton and Cameron falling in love in "What Happens in Vegas"? Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:44:13 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/06/22/today-show-marriage-is-dead/#IDComment25146087 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/06/11/facebook-vanity-url-an-oxymoron-or-personal-branding-genius/#IDComment23974927 I sure hope that this goes over as well as they planned...but how many will actually do it? I personally think this should have been done a long time ago...It seems as though MySpace had the leg up on them in this regard. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:48:21 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/06/11/facebook-vanity-url-an-oxymoron-or-personal-branding-genius/#IDComment23974927 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/05/27/sponsor-clover/#IDComment22521970 I have looked into these guys..They are awesome! My new ministry is looking at building a website, and they had the best layouts. Now, once the church approves the money.... Thu, 28 May 2009 11:34:37 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/05/27/sponsor-clover/#IDComment22521970 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/05/04/in-the-ghetto/#IDComment20713791 i have always, and will always continue, to like these shirts! Mainly, because they are quite helpful in a getting a good laugh brewing from deep down. But they are well intentioned, these shirts could be easily worn by a person that is looking to start a conversation with his/her friends or classmates, coworkers, or complete strangers. What better way to start a conversation, then with a cheesy "pick-up" line.. Tue, 5 May 2009 02:54:40 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/05/04/in-the-ghetto/#IDComment20713791 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/04/29/technology-you-cant-live-without/#IDComment20588494 I use Pandora and The Weather Channel Hour-by-Hour website daily. I use Windows Live Mail to check my e-mail. Mon, 4 May 2009 04:05:28 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/04/29/technology-you-cant-live-without/#IDComment20588494 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/31/what-year-was-it/#IDComment17944525 i would have to go with paul on the date, but i'm going to guess 2000 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 03:15:02 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/31/what-year-was-it/#IDComment17944525 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/30/how-do-you-define-relevant/#IDComment17884822 I think Dave said it best in that it is different to different people. My ministry is different to different people, although I can't custom tailor every teaching to each person during a talk. I can get to know that person and really connect with them and knowing their needs, I can talk to them and be relevant. I wouldn't talk to my buddy that doesn't like sports about my NCAA tourney brackets, it's not relevant. Just as I wouldn't talk to you, Justin, about knowing Jesus and having a personal relationship with God, because you know those things. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:22:18 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/30/how-do-you-define-relevant/#IDComment17884822 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/25/dont-show-me-the-money-show-me-the-atmosphere/#IDComment17611403 I fully agree... There was one down in Arkansas called The Sticks..seemed cool just because it seemed personal. Promise Keepers or conferences like that don't have that feel most of the time. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:26:33 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/25/dont-show-me-the-money-show-me-the-atmosphere/#IDComment17611403 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/25/dont-show-me-the-money-show-me-the-atmosphere/#IDComment17592149 I understand where you are coming from...but here on the eastside, we have no real coffee shops. The ones we have ridiculous hours such as closing at 3 and 6. There is one that I frequent, Being There, because I know the owner and enjoy the atmosphere, but it is a little out of the way most of the time. So, I often will, choose 'free' coffee over the atmosphere, due in part that the Starbucks in the Target in Altoona is open til 9, or a little later sometimes. But being the addict I am, I usually settle for Casey's, Kum and Go, or QT coffee -- I like these better than Starbucks. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:25:56 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/25/dont-show-me-the-money-show-me-the-atmosphere/#IDComment17592149 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/16/you-know-what-they-say-about-assuming/#IDComment17156968 This is what interests me...as my church starts to venture into a new worship service. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:39:57 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/16/you-know-what-they-say-about-assuming/#IDComment17156968 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/16/you-know-what-they-say-about-assuming/#IDComment17117424 We know that they all hang out with each other, and exclude people that don't believe what they believe, but still expect said people to have a loving relationship with God, when they themselves don't show God's love to the people with different beliefs Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:14:37 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/16/you-know-what-they-say-about-assuming/#IDComment17117424 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/13/the-younger-evangelical-church-4/#IDComment17062828 short and sweet....yes. I agree with you and dave, and robert for that matter. it really makes me think as we are planning a new service. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:37:36 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/13/the-younger-evangelical-church-4/#IDComment17062828 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/11/the-joys-of-technology/#IDComment16773963 see, this is why i would want to have an nicer phone than I have right now....bc i feel you when i open my wallet and all I have is plastic...is cold hard cash becoming a thing of the past for some? Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:46:20 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/11/the-joys-of-technology/#IDComment16773963 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/10/an-open-letter-to-bedeviantcom-readers/#IDComment16722919 Justin, I agree with you. And I think sponsorship is a good thing. It should be used to support local people or businesses. I feel God is going to be bless BeDeviant.com and the sponsors that use it. Can individuals sponsor your site, without having to be known? Who knows, someone might see this as a good opportunity to support your ministry, but may not have a product to sell. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:03:49 +0000 http://www.bedeviant.com/2009/03/10/an-open-letter-to-bedeviantcom-readers/#IDComment16722919