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| March and April 2008 |
Thursday, April 24, 2008
New Pictures Posted
The good news is I figured out how to tag in Picasa! (Ok, I can be slow). But I was always turned off by the need to tag each photo, but if you use key words (select photo and hit Ctrl+K) in the Picasa application, those get converted to tags online. In the application you can select multiple photos and apply one tag. Glad I did this because tagging each individual photo is WAY more trouble than its worth!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Cleaned Up and Some Thoughts
I cleaned up my blog a bit. Since it has been around now for a good bit, maybe I can take better care of it!
So, rickbeley.com is expiring in May and I am thinking of not renewing. I am not sure that I need it anymore with all of the sites out there that can manage pictures/family news and all that jazz. I could just redirect it to point to my blog here, and just cancel the hosting. I am just not sure though where I will host the Christmas lists (the original motivation for rickbeley.com!).
Hope you are all doing well!
So, rickbeley.com is expiring in May and I am thinking of not renewing. I am not sure that I need it anymore with all of the sites out there that can manage pictures/family news and all that jazz. I could just redirect it to point to my blog here, and just cancel the hosting. I am just not sure though where I will host the Christmas lists (the original motivation for rickbeley.com!).
Hope you are all doing well!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The Oprahfication of American Culture*
"She does so many good things..." doesn't fly anymore.
Perhaps her good works might excuse her for some of the things she does, but she is also leading millions of people into this "New Age" spirituality that emphasize the examination of self and lack of God (or even the need for God). I have told my wife for years that she was a bit whacko, but last week after watching the pregnant woman who is living as a man, I was convinced that this has to be the End of Days (those spoken of in the Book of Revelation). See clip below (there are five parts, but you can get the picture after one...I am sure.)
I felt captivated as my wife was watching this. In turn, I got sucked in and it was almost as though I couldn't look away. "Is the world ready for this?" No way! Although, I sadly know that the truth is, the world probably won't even flinch. Lets remember though, "Tracy" was created by God and he/she deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. I have great concern for her, and more over the two step daughters, and soon to be newborn in her possession. I have great concern for what is becoming normal and acceptable though.
If you haven't guessed yet, I am talking about Oprah Winfrey. Sure, she has done a lot to help a lot of people, but now beware because she is pushing on a new form of New Age religion onto all of her devoted followers. I don't suggest you stop watching her , but just be weary of what she is pushing on you. Watch the video, its a tad hoaky, not really sure who is responsible for it, or if it is ALL based on fact, but the words she says are real. When your done watching, read this article about her new age beliefs.
*Title taken from Christian Research Journal Vol 31 No. 1
Perhaps her good works might excuse her for some of the things she does, but she is also leading millions of people into this "New Age" spirituality that emphasize the examination of self and lack of God (or even the need for God). I have told my wife for years that she was a bit whacko, but last week after watching the pregnant woman who is living as a man, I was convinced that this has to be the End of Days (those spoken of in the Book of Revelation). See clip below (there are five parts, but you can get the picture after one...I am sure.)
I felt captivated as my wife was watching this. In turn, I got sucked in and it was almost as though I couldn't look away. "Is the world ready for this?" No way! Although, I sadly know that the truth is, the world probably won't even flinch. Lets remember though, "Tracy" was created by God and he/she deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. I have great concern for her, and more over the two step daughters, and soon to be newborn in her possession. I have great concern for what is becoming normal and acceptable though.
If you haven't guessed yet, I am talking about Oprah Winfrey. Sure, she has done a lot to help a lot of people, but now beware because she is pushing on a new form of New Age religion onto all of her devoted followers. I don't suggest you stop watching her , but just be weary of what she is pushing on you. Watch the video, its a tad hoaky, not really sure who is responsible for it, or if it is ALL based on fact, but the words she says are real. When your done watching, read this article about her new age beliefs.
*Title taken from Christian Research Journal Vol 31 No. 1
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