Nice Contest!

I have written before about my love for the products developed by the folks at Logos. The newest release, Logos 4, is just about to ship as a full final-version release for the Mac platform. This is a HUGE deal for those of us who have been using Logos for years in Alpha and Beta versions, on Emulators, or even on actual Windows boxes!

I first encountered Logos when my Senior Pastor, Mike Biolsi, was teaching me how he did research for preaching sermons back in 2001. I got even more exposure to the product when I attended Practical Bible College (now Davis College), and bought an entry-level package to use for research papers and the like.

When I switched to Mac in 2006, there was only one program I missed. You guessed it; Logos. I ran Windows in an emulator program so that I could still use my old copy, but when Logos for Mac was announced, I signed up quick. Likewise, when Logos 4 was announced, I paid the upgrade fee immediately.

Now that the product has reached maturity, I’m truly excited. I’ve been actively using Logos 4 Mac since the late Alpha stages, and every update (especially in the Beta stages) has brought increased performace and stability. It’s a great tool, and I use it all the time in my ministry.

To celebrate the impending release, Logos is running a huge Logos 4 Mac Ship Day Giveaway. There is an iMac, Macbook Pro, iPad, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, and a slew of various gift cards to be had. Head on over, enter the contest, and of course BUY a copy of Logos 4 today!

In light of my realization that the real root of the medical problems I’ve been facing has to do with my own sinful gluttony and indifference, I want to share a video I came across some time back.

This is a clip from a sermon on Romans 8 by Dr. John Piper (the music and images were added in following the sermon). While it’s not specifically focused on the issue of health and weight loss, I think it’s very much related. The clip also addresses a number of other societal issues that people struggle with, so check it out even if you aren’t into the whole “health thing” I’ve been doing on here lately.

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Wish I had GPS!

I’m a theology geek before I’m a political geek, but I do love both topics. My good friend Justin Fontes has been informally posting a series of questions on Facebook that are designed to examine the intersections of faith and culture. As one would expect, his questions in that digital public-forum result in a variety of passionate responses from diverse viewpoints.

Justin recently posed the question mentioned in the title of this post, “Is ‘Separation of Church and State’ Biblical?”. Here’s the response I came up with:

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http://lessof.lenflack.com

It seems like right around January 1st each year, I roll out some newfangled change to this site in anticipation of a stellar year of blogging. And then, a month goes by without any posts before I ashamedly post one or two thoughts before disappearing again. Last year was particularly disappointing for me in regards to blogging frequency. I had presumed that being in full-time ministry would make it easier for me to find time to blog. Ha! Yeah, right.¬†Nevertheless, I’m rolling out two newfangled changes this year!

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2009 by Colorcubic.com

I really enjoy the celebration of the New Year’s holiday. Now, I’m not referring just to the traditional aspects that involve socializing with others until midnight; those gatherings can be fun, and I certainly do enjoy ringing in the new year with good friends. Rather, my favorite part of the celebration is actually the opportunity that it creates to conduct an introspective examination of our life and conduct.¬†It’s true that we can (and truthfully should) do these evaluations throughout the year as well, but the new year creates a uniquely natural break in the normal rhythm of life. This break, often paired with a day or two (or more!) of rest from one’s work is a perfect opportunity to both look back, and plan ahead.

When I wrote my year-end post last year, I had no idea what to expect for the year to come. As I look back at 2009, I’m struck with the realization that it was a time of both blessing and struggle for myself and my family. However, I can honestly say that I felt Christ was present and active through all of it.

Rather than focusing on the struggles, I’d like to take just a moment to share some of the things that were blessings to me this year.

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