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Huffington Post sold for $315 million. This blog is for sale too; asking only $215 million.

So AOL just bought the Huffington Post for $315 million. For any other buyers out there, be advised I'd be willing to part with the blog for $100 million less.

Now, I'll sit back and just let the bidding wars begin...

Some press on the upcoming Bob Barnes seminars

Calvary Fellowship just sent out our second press release today regarding the upcoming Bob Barnes' Marriage and Parenting seminars. The new release will focus on a family in our church who attended last year, and the impact it had upon their family.

In case you missed it, here were some articles published from the first release:

The West Hartford News

The Simsbury News

Hartford Courant

Reminders

Good Friday -The cross reminds us of God's incredible love for us.

Easter -The resurrection reminds us of God's incredible power.

Together they remind us of God's incredible hope!

Hope to see you on Easter Sunday as we remember to appreciate and celebrate this incredible God!

PSA to everyone who thinks all Christians are fundamentafreakazoids:

Dear Skeptic,

The "Christians" in this story and this story do not represent typical Christians, and they certainly do not represent Christian orthodoxy or Christ's teachings.

If their deeds and creeds sicken you, know that most Christians agree with you. Avoiding this type of extremism isn't possible by rejecting the tenets of Chistianity, but actually by embracing them more wholly and more accurately.

Don't get me wrong, we Christians have our issues...but picketing funerals and plotting coups are generally not among them.

Just thought you should know!

Why sleep when you could be provoking peace?

Calvary Fellowship peeps, don't forget to set your clock forward one hour tonight for Daylight Saving Time so you don't miss service tomorrow. We've got special worship planned, free t-shirts for everyone signing up for our community outreach day, and a message I'm excited about called "Provoking Peace."

We'll also have plenty of freshly-brewed Dunkin Donuts coffee to help you adjust to the new schedule!!! Hope to see you there...

Thunderstruck Prank -Just in case you need a laugh today...

 Lie # 1 –We told Nicholas that the “Lightning Reaction Revenge” game was to test your reflexes. The truth is the game provides a strong shock to the last person to press the button at the right time.

Lie # 2 –We told Nicholas that the light goes from red to green to blue and that the last person to press the button once it turns blue loses the game. The truth is there is no blue.

Nicholas was shocked to discover the truth…

Thoughts on Veteran's Day

A few years ago I stood in an airport fast food line. I held a $20 bill in my hand as I eyed the menu board trying to decide what to eat. From the corner of my eye I saw two soldiers walking by. I had no idea if they were heading off on a mission or if they were returning home from one. All I knew was that I was very moved and, almost without thinking, I thanked the soldiers for their service to our country, asked them if I could buy them lunch, and then handed them the money in my hand.

This very small gesture was beyond insignificant in comparison to everything that those in the military have risked and endured to insure our country’s freedom and prosperity. Even so, it was obvious that these young men were very moved by the small expression of appreciation. Perhaps it was simply because someone took the opportunity to communicate something many of us feel, but rarely express: sincere gratitude.

Today is Veterans’ Day. First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone reading this who presently serves in the military or has ever done so. Our country is deeply indebted to you, and I for one am personally grateful for all you do and have done to protect our lives and our liberties. Secondly, I’d like to challenge us all to think of a veteran we know and then figure out a way to thank and/or bless them practically this week (let’s get creative!). In addition, let’s pray for people we know (and their families) who are presently or will soon be deployed. In light of last week’s tragedy at Fort Hood, we saw that our soldiers face dangers wherever they are, so let’s keep them all in prayer.

And perhaps Christians can do one other thing for our veteran’s; humbly learn from them. Many of us have never been enlisted in the US military, but let’s remember that the service and sacrifice modeled by our military is something Christians everywhere ought to emulate for the ultimate Commander in Chief:

“And as Christ’s soldier, do not let yourself become tied up in the affairs of this life, for then you cannot satisfy the one who has enlisted you in his army.” (2 Timothy 2: 4 NLT)

Thought to ponder

This article is worth a read. Among the findings based on Robert Putnam's forthcoming book:

-Religious people are more generous, kind & happy than atheists
-Political and religious fusion greatly hurt religion's influence
-Meaningful community greatly improves lives
-Irreligion among the young isn't irreversible

Here is the quote that excited me and validated our church's decision to be organizationally apolitical:

"The young, in general, are not committed secularists. "They are not in church, but they might be if a church weren't like the religious right. ... There are almost certain to be religious entrepreneurs to fill that niche with a moderate evangelical religion, without political overtones."

The man in power

Well, 50% of America is elated right now (congratulations) and 50% is deflated (condolences) based on the outcome of yesterday’s election. The 1 or 2 of you Nader fans....well, you’re just used to this by now! :)

Either way, I think it is important for us who follow Christ (regardless of political affiliation) to keep a godly perspective. We should always find peace and hope in something, or I should say Someone, far bigger than whoever it is that occupies seats of earthly power. The apostle John had a vision in his book of Revelation that I think is important for us to remember always, but perhaps especially now:

“Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: "You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created." (Revelation 4:9-11)

Notice 2 things:
God is on the throne (which reminds us who to FOCUS on)– we shouldn’t be riding a rollercoaster of faith or fear based upon the outcome of a presidential election, because earthly powers will come and go, but God is the one truly in control serving an endless term as King of the Universe

God alone is worthy of our worship (which reminds us who to put our FAITH in)– people may do a great job of leading us temporarily and I believe they deserve our respect. But God created us, sustains us and as our King, He always deserves our reverence; our ultimate allegiance and affection.

This weekend at Calvary Fellowship, we’ll talk practically about what it means to worship God in a message entitled “How To Tell God We Love Him.” Worship is far more than just singing songs; so this Sunday we’ll talk about some of the practical ways we can worship our King.

In the meantime, I encourage you all to pray for both our current and future presidents. That God would guide, strengthen, protect and encourage them. And let’s pray that they too would maintain their focus on and faith in Jesus as they face the most difficult job in the world!

Huh?

Is this article real or is it a spoof from the Onion that managed to go mainstream???