March, 2009 - Theology, Religion & Other Musings

Atheist Penn Jillette Thanks a Christian for His Sincerity

This is atheist Penn Jillette (from the Penn and Teller show). This is the most convicted I have ever been by an atheist.

You have to watch all five minutes to get the full effect.

All I can say is, “Wow!”

One Trillion Dollars – How Much Is It?

How much exactly is one trillion dollars?

This link gives you a good idea of understanding how much it is.

After viewing it, you’ll probably say, “WOW!” Just like I did. Then you’ll probably bury your head in your hands when you realize how much our President and Congress are spending in the Stimulus Package ($800 billion) and in our regular budget (figures vary, but it’s at least above $1.5 trillion).

Adam Clarke on Being Called into the Ministry

“Those who are really called of God to the sacred ministry are such as have been brought to a deep acquaintance with themselves, feel their own ignorance, and know their own weakness. They know also the awful responsibility that attaches to the work; and nothing but the authority of God can induce such to undertake it. They whom God never called run, because of worldly honour and emolument: the others hear the call with fear and trembling, and can go only in the strength of Jehovah.

How ready is the man to go, Whom God hath never sent! How timorous, diffident, and slow, God’s chosen instrument!”

–Adam Clarke, Commentary on Jeremiah chapter 1 verse 6

The Crisis of Credit–How Did It Happen?

So how exactly did everything go belly up the last few months? This excellent video by Jonathan Jarvis explains it in an easy-to-understand way. You will find this video helpful in digesting the last few months of the fiscal crisis and how it occurred.

The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.