A Deep Question

At my small group I kind have a "question of the day" to get us thinking and discussing. Last week the question was "Which of the 7 deadly sins do you find the most difficult to resist and which are the easiest?" Like me, the questions are kind of random and are usually tied to whatever I'm thinking about lately. So here's a question I've been thinking about lately:

If a spouse denies their partner sexual intimacy for an extended period of time, is this a form of unfaithfulness?

Just curious what you think . . .

Daily Reminder

‘Everything is going to be OK‘ is a refreshing daily reminder by printmaker Rachel E Foster.

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Gift Complaint Form

Oh, the so many horrid gifts I get….
Here's a quite practical gift complaint form to use if you're blunt enough.
You can download the pdf here.

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Til Death Do Us Part

Insane wedding invitation by Illustrator Manuel Morgado.

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Help Japan

Really cool Help Japan art skins for laptops, iPhone, iPod, iPad, Blackberry and Evo. %100 of proceeds will be donated to ShelterBox. Buy them here.

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She Left Me!

Yes, my wife left me.

For Ecuador.

Jobina is doing a self propelled missions trip to Quito, Ecuador with her friend Lee. The two of them are delivering supplies to a pregnancy crisis center that is in the start up phase and is being started up by a couple from our church. Jobina is going to have a very full week of holding babies, visiting orphanages, encouraging her hosts, singing in prison, and helping out at a daycare that's situated in a dump. Luckily my wonderful mother in law is staying with us to help out on the homefront (which is awesome!) but I have a few prayer requests for Jobina if you think of her this week:

-pray for her not to get altitude sickness (Quito is 10,000 feet above sea level!)
-pray for safety in travel to/from/and in Ecuador
-pray for the ability to connect with babies, children, and mothers from a different culture and language and show them God's love

Also, feel free to pray for those who are left behind. I'm very proud of my adventurous wife and I hope that God really challenges and blesses her!

Above All Else . . .

I have been reflecting on these words the past week:

20 My son, pay attention to what I say;
listen closely to my words.
21 Do not let them out of your sight,
keep them within your heart;
22 for they are life to those who find them
and health to a man’s whole body.
23 Above all else, guard your heart,
for it is the wellspring of life.
24 Put away perversity from your mouth;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead,
fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Make level paths for your feet
and take only ways that are firm.
27 Do not swerve to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil.

Thia is wise counsel for any young man, and even "older young men" like myself. I find that by focusing on this daily passage for awhile that my thoughts and habits are altered. What scripture have you been reflecting on lately?

Condom USB Flash Drive

But ofcourse!!! A condom USB flash drive by Eugene Filatov.
Why not I guess...

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Help Japan Tee

InnerSpoken’s special limited edition shirt supports and emphasizes the positive energy being created in the recovery process; all net proceeds will be donated to a relief organization of your choice.

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Clever Toothbrush

Slotted toothbrush designed by Jee Young Choi provides a clever way of squeezing out that last drop of toothpaste.

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Places To Visit: Nyiragongo Crater

When I saw this picture it redefined to me what "a campsite with a view" could mean:



Isn't that amazing? The rapidly changing lava lake at the bottom of Nyiragongo Crater is located in the Congo, Africa. It is actually an incredibly dangerous place to visit - the crater has occasionally overflowed with lava and destroyed nearby villages. Until the expedition where this photo was taken happened, no one had survived going down close to boundary of the lava. The winds can quickly change sending 1300 degree heat and/or poisonous gases your way which can quickly be fatal.

By the way, the picture above is a bit deceiving; the surface of the lava is still about 400 feet down. If you want to see more pictures and see how close this brave scientific expedition made it to the lava, check out this link:

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/02/nyiragongo_crater_journey_to_t.html

The pictures are really quite extraordinary - they are equally beautiful, mysterious, and kind of scary!

The OCD Chef Cutting Board

For obsessive people who require everything to be just right, this cutting board features precise detailed measurements so you can cut your veggies and meats just right!

Buy it here.

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The Ultimate MS Paint

If you thought Microsoft Paint was for drawing ugly pattern-filled rectangles and saving them as .BMPs, think again. These insane images were created entirely with MS Paint and a Logitech Laser Mouse.

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Blood Stained Nike

Nike SB Stefan Janoski sneakers supposedly going on sale for Halloween 2011.

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Delicious Library

If you own a Mac (sorry PC users your out of luck as there is no PC version), you may want to check out this great little program called Delicious Library 2. Using your built in iSight camera as a bar reader, it can scan the UPC codes on any book and automatically enter it into your personal library. Besides the surprising fun of simply scanning and adding books, I find the program to be useful for several reasons:

1. You can in not only books but DVD's, music, toys, video games, tools, etc.
2. Want to borrow out a cool book to a friend? Easy, you can do it just like a real library. I wish I had stumbled on this years ago as I have so many outstanding books (with no way to track them) that it's not even funny!
3. You can make a back up of your library (great for insurance purposes) or post it to the internet for others to take a look at.
4. You can look at your library as a list, or in a bookshelf mode that is pleasing the eye.
5. For older or rare books you can input the book info manually and even take a picture of it.

I really love this program as scanning and looking at all of my books made me aware of (and interested in) some old books that I had forgotten I had. I'm thinking next year I'll make it a goal to read mostly books from my own collection (over 300 books). Anyway, thought I'd highlight this great little program (available for $39 on the Mac App Store) or from the Delicious Monster website.

Appkins

Always more cool stuff from Fred & Friends. Napkin style ceramic plates for snacks!

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Word Puzzle Wrapping Paper Saves Time And Money

You no longer need to find the right greeting card or right gift wrapping paper.
With the genius Word Puzzle Universal Wrapping Paper, one roll covers every occasion. Simply find that occasion on the puzzle, which is just plain fun, and circle it. Custom gift wrap for a variety of recipients and holidays.

Get it here.

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Louis Vuitton Mini Cooper

Ok, to all you fashionistas out there, I apologize but just looking at this makes me sick!

Designed by German car tuning company CoverEFX, it comes wrapped in vinyl with a design that’s reminiscent of the familiar brown and gold Louis Vuitton logo. To complete the flashy look, the designer Cooper rides a set of black and gold 17” OZ LM rims and Toyo tires.

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Google Before You Tweet Poster

21st century wisdom!
Buy it here.

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Cookie Business Card

Cute edible cookie business card made for the Bombay Bakery in Pakistan. I know we've seen a lot of edible business cards already but these are COOKIES!! …And you know how I feel about cookies and cupcakes :D

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Book Preview: The Four Hour Body

I'm currently reading "The 4 Hour Body" by Tim Ferris, the author of the bestselling "The 4 Hour Work Week." I'm absolutely fascinated with this book, so much so that I'm making notes on it as I go through it. It is a rather unorthodox approach to body hacking and has "how to" ideas on things like:

-rapid muscle gain
-fast weight loss
-strength building quickly
-improving your sex life (and sperm count!)
-being fully rested on 2 hours of sleep
-living longer
-increasing your endurance to ultramarathoner levels
etc,

Check out his web page www.fourhourbody.com for more details. And here is the rather unique trailer for his book:



P.S. Warning: this book is not written by a Christian and some people would find his writing style and some content objectionable.

Modern Minimalist House Designs in Brazil

Minimalist Home Designs

Example of minimalist design of the house with a beautiful concept. for example you can build a house. Osler house is modern and minimalist house design is located in Brazil and was designed by Marcio Kogan. Osler house plans structured with a volume of the ground floor, the volume of suspension and deck with a swimming pool. Concrete and wood box on the ground, houses the main suite, bedroom, bathroom, utility area and garage.

Vertical wood brises filter light and can be opened in its entirety, diluting the relationship between internal and external. Volume up, volume rests on the ground floor, on the one hand, and on pilotis on the other: accommodate the living room, kitchen (made with low-height furniture) and a small office. Top box creates shady areas and on the ground floor of the prism, the extension of the living room, a solarium
Minimalist House Design

A staircase connects the outside by the pool deck to the deck above. An indoor staircase to form a daily circulation of the house. Near the main circulation, in the porch of a house, a panel designed specifically Bulcão Athos and that, perhaps, the last project. Tiles are located in the most famous classical buildings in Brasília building space here too; a work of art designed for the home, designed by the architecture, that the artist could not see the finish.

Starbucks Rolls Out New Identity

So I posted about the new "Starbucks-less: logo a while back. Now, with the mark of Starbucks' 40th Anniversary they have rolled out the whole new identity; new cups, cup holders, and shopping bags.

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IKEA Now Organizes Your Desktop!

IKEA created a downloadable folder that consists of a background picture of an EXPEDIT storage unit and an icon set made of IKEA's very own organizers.
So you can basically put all your files/folders in the "organizers" and stack them up!

Pretty cool! Unfortunately the set is only currently downloadable in 3 countries for now: Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

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29 Things All Young Designers Need To Know

Front

Back

A limited edition poster designed by id29 that appeared in How's January 2011 issue. Read more about all the 29 things in detail here.

You can purchase the poster here.

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Mark Zuckerberg Figurine

"Like"? "Dislike"?!!!

A quite detailed figurine of Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, modeled so that you can change a sign between his fingers and thumb on his right hand from “Poke” to “Like”.

You can also fill in speech bubbles, included with the figurine, and attach them to his face.

Get it here.

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Angry Birdsky

Banksy’s “Flower Chucker” and Angry Birds — together at last in Brandon Ortwein’s “Angry Birdsky.”

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pottery barn living room

Bowen Family Homes hosted another Pottery Barn Event at the end of July, but this time the event was for the homeowners and at the Lawrenceville community Willoughby Cove. The event was a tremendous success as homeowners enjoyed delicious food and drinks while getting decorating tips from a Pottery Barn decorator on transitioning home decor with the seasons. The Pottery Barn decorator on site was offering helpful decorating hints to homeowners specifically for the upcoming fall season. This event was coupled with the Bowen Family Homes Family Rewards Program “Meet Your Neighbor” Event, which gave homeowners an opportunity to mingle with neighbors and learn more about the referral program. The Family Rewards Program offers homeowners who refer new homebuyers an opportunity to earn up to $1,000 per referral. It’s a win-win situation as the homeowners can hand-pick who their neighbors are and get a reward for doing it. Referring homeowners are also automatically invited to attend the annual Bowen Family Homes Casino Night Event and entered to win a fabulous trip for two.

The Gwinnett County new homes at Willoughby Cove, priced from the $230s, include some new plans alongside Bowen’s most popular ranch style homes offered in other communities. With 2,059 to 2,490 square feet of space, the homes offer either three or four bedrooms, with an optional bonus room in some plans. Buyers may choose among six ranch plans, each with multiple elevations to create a community of complementary but varied homes with brick, shingle and/or stone accents. Willoughby Cove’s convenient Gwinnett location puts homeowners close to shopping, restaurants and recreation. The Shops at Hamilton Mill and the Mall of Georgia are just two of the venues that are a stone’s throw away. Homeowners will find opportunities to get out in the neighborhood, too, where abundant greenspace, the new community park and a walking trail invite neighbors to enjoy the outdoors.

pottery barn living room

pottery barn living room

pottery barn living room

pottery barn living room

pottery barn living room