Friendship

As I approach my last days in Muncie, I think about how the Lord has brought people in my life that have brought me joy along the journey.
A wise man named Aristotle categorized three types of friends. 1) friendships based on utility- like coworkers or business partners 2) friendships based on pleasure- like friends we enjoy partying with. 3) friends based on admiration for an others good character. The third friendships are more fulfilling, but rare. Such friends may be transitional-sharing the road we transverse for a period of time while making life's journey joyful. At times such friends may become written on our hearts. As sad as I am go see our paths diverge, I know that God will introduce me to new people on my journey.

Vicariously Ski with me

So I've slacked in the area of posting lately. Afraid trying to compete in the job market has demanded much of my time. For those of you who still follow my daily ramblings, I'm giving you the rare opportunity to peak into my life. Back in March I went to Colorado to Ski. What you see below is a recent memento of the occasion- and the craziness that ensued.

simple comedy

Take a break and enjoy my sense of humor. No insights or wisdom gleamed, simply comics that I found humorous. Have a nice day!

How can user end devices and networking change the world?

How can we use computers as a catalyst for positive social and political change? How can we use computers to help us address the marginalization and silencing of individuals because of race, age, gender, handicap? How can we use computers to promote increasingly egalitarian exchanges among groups of people who have different levels of privilege and power? How can we use computers to promote both collaborative activities and to support dissent in its most productive forms? Hard questions derived from research on a seemingly unrelated topic, computer assisted writing)

The Theological Disconnect

We have more access to information today then ever before, and yet individuals in the protestant church are more ignorant about theology than ever. Due to the heresy that existed in the church, the council of trent met and formed the Nicean creed. This became an instrumental part of the church, as it was a clear indication of what Christians believed. A similar creed who's name lends to the story that it was jointly created by the Apostles under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, with each of the twelve contributing one of the articles. It is also helpful in indicating may of the staples of the Christian faith. However, it still does not address some Christological issues defined in the later Nicene Creeds. for instances, the divinity of Jesus or of the Holy Spirit.

1. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
2. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
3. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
4. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
5. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again.
6. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
7. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
8. I believe in the Holy Spirit,
9. the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,
10. the forgiveness of sins,
11. the resurrection of the body,
12. and life everlasting.
Amen.

I believe in....

We have more access to information today then ever before, and yet individuals in the protestant church are more ignorant about theology than ever. Due to the heresy that existed in the church, the council of Trent met and formed the Nicene creed. This became an instrumental part of the church, as it was a clear indication of what Christians believed. A similar creed who's name lends to the story that it was jointly created by the Apostles under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, with each of the twelve contributing one of the articles. It is also helpful in indicating may of the staples of the Christian faith. However, it still does not address some Christological issues defined in the later Nicene Creeds. for instances, the divinity of Jesus or of the Holy Spirit.

1. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
2. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
3. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
4. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
5. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again.
6. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
7. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
8. I believe in the Holy Spirit,
9. the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,
10. the forgiveness of sins,
11. the resurrection of the body,
12. and life everlasting.
Amen.

Peepoo

Sometimes hearing the cries of the people require your mentality to get out of the way. Anders Wilhelmson knows this all too well. An architect who did not intend to go to the slums of Kibera to solve the problem of sanitation. Due to the lack of a solid waste management system, people relieve themselves in plastic bags and then throw them outside. This is especially a hazard during the rainy season, as water sources get contaminated. The aid agency Amref says incidents of cholera, typhoid and other waterborne diseases are rampant. It's estimated there is an average of one toilet for more than 2,000 people. Anders saw the need and wanted to make a difference. He created the Peepoo, a chemically treated bag that not only neutralizes waste, but makes it able to be used as fertilizer. Check out the article here.