Chapel Ablaze?

Part of my duties as sacristan include dealing with the candles in the chapel. This morning before our chapel service I was working on an older candle, trying to get it to fit into the stand that holds it for our evening prayer services. Eventually I got it to fit, put the brass follower on [...]

Heresy

One of the more humorous parts about being a seminary student is how quickly we can turn on each other.
One example: During Confessions II today, where we are discussing the Formula, my very good friend asks a question about the Two Nature’s of Christ. In the process of asking a hypothetical question, he clearly stated [...]

What does a seminarian do over break?

Ever wonder what a seminarian does over break? Do you think that we lock ourselves up in our rooms/houses, eagerly awaiting the start of the next term? Well, yeah… some of us look forward to class… but we also have lives outside of the seminary.
What am I doing this break (two weeks between end of [...]

I miss my metro

Gas prices drive Geos from clunkers to chic
I do really miss my 1994 Geo Metro. I learned to drive a stick shift in that car when I was in middle school and continued driving that car all through high school. It was quite normal for me to put gas in it ever 3-4 weeks. My [...]

Obsessed with binders

I just counted… I have 14 binders in one room of our house. I think I’m obsessed.

Library Fun!

Check out the library thing blog with two great games. One is a Library of Congressing book reshelving game and the other is a reference desk type game.
Library Thing

Necessary KU Commentary

Since I am a die-hard University of Missouri fan… the following commentary/jokes are offered up for your enjoyment. They are offered up in jest… I honestly don’t endorse having hard feelings towards KU….. right……
Q: What are the best 4 years of a KU student’s life?
A: The 3rd Grade.
Q: What do you get if you drive [...]

Great joke…

From my History of American Christianity course… not exactly relating to the subject matter… but funny nonetheless.
In heaven the British rule, the French cook, the German serve as the police, and the Italians entertain.
In hell the British cook, the French serve as the police, the Germans entertain, and the Italians rule.

Shiftless crooks clutch over stick…

Link
I love this. My wife hassles me constantly about my car’s manual transmission. My response is that with fewer and fewer people able to drive a stick shift, my car is less likely to be stolen (it also helps that it is a dirty 98 neon).

The Semi-Pelagian Narrower Catechism

The Semi-Pelagian Narrower Catechism
I got this from tutal. It has been floating around the net for a while.
1. Q: What is the chief end of each individual Christian?
A: Each individual Christian’s chief end is to get saved. This is the first and great commandment.
2. Q: And what is the second great commandment?
A: The second, which [...]

Happy E-Week

Happy Engineer’s Week!
Engineer’s Week has also held a special place in my heart. My mom has worked with engineers during all of her time at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She started at the research reactor (the largest university owned reactor in the country) and now works for the dean of engineering. Needless to say… I’ve [...]

Trading Up

Last Tuesday, as President Bush got off the Helicopter in front of the White House, he was carrying a baby piglet under each arm.   The squared away Marine guard snaps to attention, salutes, and says:  “Nice pigs, sir.” The President replies “These are not pigs these are authentic Arkansas Razorback Hogs. I got one for [...]

My name is Jesus. How may I assist you today?

 Yup… that’s right. Jesus helped me online today at newegg.com. That is some customer service!

Reasons to Ban Guns (Humor)

If you know me very well… you know that I am NOT in favor of gun control. My view is that we should enforce the the laws that are on the books and punish violent criminals to the fullest extent of the law. The “Chaplain to the World” has given us some good humor that [...]

10 Most Dangerous Toys of All Time

Go check out this website. Absolutely hilarious. I personally like the Atomic Energy List and the Johnny Reb Cannon. Enjoy!
HT: Slashdot

Die, Heretic Scum

Walking across a bridge, I saw a man on the edge, about to jump. I ran over and said: “Stop. Don’t do it.”
“Why not?” he asked.
“Well, there’s so much to live for!”
“Like what?”
“Are you religious?”
He said: “Yes.”
I said: “Me too. Are you Christian or Buddhist?”
“Christian.”
“Me, too. Are you Catholic or Protestant?”
“Protestant.”
“Me, too. Are you Episcopalian [...]

This is why I don’t live in Wisconsin…

Okay… this is just plain weird.
I have no problem with eating a deer. In fact, I have no problem with someone eating roadkill (within reason of course). This is not to say that I would do it… I’m just fine with someone else doing it.
However…. I think we as a society should draw the line [...]

Amazingly Simple Home Remedies

1. If you are choking on an ice cube, don’t panic. Simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat and presto, the blockage will be almost instantly removed.
2. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop away.
3. You can avoid arguments with the Mrs. [...]

Be an organ donor, give your heart to Jesus

Yes… that’s right…. the United Methodist Church in California, Missouri wants YOU to be an organ donor.
What is sad is that I’m sure this sign could be found on an LCMS church sign somewhere in the country. It sounds hip… it sounds so perfect….. give your heart to Jesus! It is so appealing to have [...]