This is a great message about the Scriptures and some common objections to them. It's about 38 minutes long and worth listening to.

Luke 1:1-4; 24:13-32

This talk is by Timothy Keller in his Reason for God Series of Talks

click here for source page at Redeemer Church

Christ with Peter and Paul, originally uploaded by Simon_K.

The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, or properly the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, is a feast commemorating the martyrdom at Rome of the apostles St. Peter and Paul of Tarsus, observed on June 29.

Window: St Michael, Stuston, Suffolk
Uploaded by Simon_K on 15 May 07, 5.13PM EDT.

St. Mary and St. Michael, Trumpington, originally uploaded by Mark Charter.

When the disciples cross'd the lake
With but one loaf on board,
How strangely did their hearts mistake
The caution of their Lord!

" The leaven of the Pharisees
Beware," the Saviour said;
They thought, It is because He sees
We have forgotten bread.

It seems they had forgotten too
What their own eyes had view'd
How, with what scarce sufficed for few,
He fed a multitude.

If five small loaves, by his command,
Could many thousands serve ;
Might they not trust his gracious hand,
That they should never starve !

They oft his power and love had known,
And doubtless were to blame;
But we have reason good to own
That we are just the same.

How often has He brought relief,
And every want supplied !
Yet soon, again, our unbelief
Says, " Can the Lord provide ?"

Be thankful for one loaf to-day,
Though that be all your store ;
To-morrow, if you trust and pray,
Shall timely bring you more.

- Olney

Window: St. Mary and St. Michael, Trumpington

The feeding of the 5000, by Alexander Gibbs, probably around 1890.

Uploaded by Mark Charter on 12 Mar 08, 8.17PM EDT.

I have been wearing a different hat at times, as I've been launching the website LookUpDetroit.com. It's an exciting project that I believe will serve Metro Detroit in a unique way. Yesterday, I was privileged to attend "FastTrac to the Future — the first day of your entrepreneurial adventure."

Click to See the Slide Show of FastTrac to the Future

Christopher Gardner the inspiration for the movie played by Will Smith, entitled "The Pursuit of Happyness" was our keynote speaker for the day. Interestingly enough in the movie Christopher is caring for his five-year-old boy; yesterday I learned in reality his son was 14 months old as Christopher a single parent was dealing with hardships, poverty and homelessness on his way to success and "happyness". What a great speaker to address 600 folks pursuing dreams in Metro Detroit. My thanks to all involved in hosting this event; including the Kauffman Foundation, Wayne State University and friends at TechTown - a Detroit - Entrepreneurial Incubator. The day was captured beautifully by Jim Nuttall and Stephanie Crowley as they chronicled the activities and messages with their magical crayons.  I captured the day with some photos, again as is my custom using no flash at events and losing a some photo sharpness.

Enjoy a slide show of great Detroit Event.

Click to See the Slide Show of FastTrac to the Future

A discussion on the fine tuning of the universe:

St John the Baptist, originally uploaded by Lawrence OP.

"This is he of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.' Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he." - Matthew 11:10-11

This window is in Leicester cathedral.

Uploaded by Lawrence OP on 15 Dec 07, 4.15PM EDT.

Love Fest 2009, originally uploaded by richarddalton14.

See a Slide Show of Thursday's Food Packing  -  Click Here

LOCATIONS

(A) Ravendale Community, Inc. at Faith Clinic Church of God in Christ
12260 Camden    Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 527-1603
Coordinator: Roger McIlwain

(B) Pilgrim Church
1435 Brainard Street   Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 422-3866
Coordinator: Margaret Massey

(C) Metro Life International Church
at West Grand Blvd and Buchanan
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 651-6446
Coordinator: Robin Badura

(D) Life Changers International Ministries
14615 Wyoming Street  Detroit, MI 48238
(248) 820-1297
Coordinator: Laura Shumake

(E) Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
557 Benton  Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 342-7452
Coordinator: Odess Johnson, Deacon

(F) Oakland Avenue Baptist Church
309 Harper Avenue  Detroit, MI 48202
(248) 821-3658
Coordinator: Cynthia Brock

(G) Christian Gospel Center Church of God in Christ
19901 Kentucky Street  Detroit, MI 48221
(248) 635-5762
Coordinator: Glenn Brooks

(H) Mt. Zion New Covenant Baptist Church of Detroit
8231 Second Avenue  Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 505-7886
Coordinator: Carmen Murray

(I) Temple of Faith Baptist Church
15801 West Chicago Street  Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 269-7776
Coordinators: Roy and Shirley Monroe

(J) St. John Tabernacle New Pentacostal Church
12900 Goddard Street  Detroit, MI 48212
(313) 570-7989
Coordinator: Linda Greer

(K) New Breed International Christian Center at Rose Garden Park
at Dickerson & Frankfort  Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 595-4358
Coordinator: Ken Howard

(L) Harvest Christian Church
24400 West 7 Mile Road  Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 655-3312
Coordinator: Ralph Alcala

Healing the Blind, originally uploaded by Barking Tigs.

The Good Physician.

How lost was my condition,
Till Jesus made me whole !
There is but one Physician
Can cure a sin-sick soul!
Next door to death He found me,
And snatch'd me from the grave;
To tell to all around me
His wondrous power to save.

The worst of all diseases
Is light compared with sin ;
On every part it seizes,
But rages most within :
'Tis palsy, dropsy, fever,
And madness—all combined;
And none but a believer,
The least relief can find.

From men great skill professing
I thought a cure to gain ;
But this proved more distressing,
And added to my pain :
Some said that nothing ail'd me,
Some gave me up for lost;
Thus every refuge fail'd me,
And all my hopes were cross'd.

At length this great Physician,
How matchless is his grace!
Accepted my petition,
And undertook my case :
First gave me sight to view Him,
For sin my sight had seal'd ;
Then bid me look unto Him;
I look'd, and I was heal'd.

A dying, risen Jesus,
Seen by the eye of faith,
At once from anguish frees us,
And saves the soul from death:
Come then to this Physician,
His help he'll freely give,
He makes no hard condition,
'Tis only—look and live.
- Olney

Window: Healing the Blind
Healing the Blind - stained glass window in St Mary, Letchworth

Uploaded by Barking Tigs on 27 May 09, 1.36PM EDT.

P1110314, originally uploaded by richarddalton14.

A couple weeks ago I spent some time at our Museum of African American History in Detroit. Here are a few pictures from the visit, they don't allow pictures inside the exhibits themselves. If you haven't been there, you should put this on your "to do list". From the Slave Ship "Cargo" area to the boat's "Topside" tracing American history to the Streets of Detroit, it's a unique opportunity to view some neglected history. The building itself is beautiful as you'll see in my pictures.

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There are a couple points I would disagree with Dinesh D'Souza on but this is a worthwhile debate to hear.

What's So Great About Christianity - Book Link