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Christian Alternative to Twitter?

Posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (5 days 2 hours ago.) Viewed 49 times.

I have to admit now I have seen everything. A group has released a new "Christian Alternative to Twitter" called Christian Chirp.

The site can be found at http://www.christianchirp.com

"Christian Chirp is a community of Christians, be they friends or strangers to each other, they remain updated through the sending of messages about what they are doing or feeling at certain times in their lives," the site states. "Finally, all are responding to a main question: What am I doing now?"

And they wonder why non-Christians have such a view of Christians! We are already viewed as cliquish, stuck up, judgmental, etc. Is this site not adding more fuel to the fire?

I think Christians encouraging one another and learning together is essential. In fact, the Bible is clear that is essential for Christian growth. Why hide away this with a site deemed only for Christians.

The only way to win people to Christ is to model Christ's perfect love. Is a site that is hiding away from the norm that millions of others are taking part in really showing that love?

Could they not have formed a group on Facebook? I guess I don't see the purpose in giving society more ammo against Christians. NO where does it state to segregate yourself from the rest of the world. Doing so only damages the work of the kingdom.

Maybe I am getting riled up for nothing. I have that tendency. What do you think? Is there a purpose for a site that caters exclusively to Christians telling what they are doing? Why not show the world what a Godly life is on the real Twitter?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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Want Your Marriage To Last? Maybe A Younger Wife Is In Order

Posted Monday, October 26, 2009 (13 days 3 hours ago.) Viewed 96 times.

The European Journal of Operational Research has released a study that contends that the secret to a happy marriage for is to choose a wife who is smarter and at least five years younger.

The smarter aspect is a given since all women are smarter then men anyhow. Just joking, but had to add that in to give everyone a laugh.

The research is based on studying more than 1,500 couples who were married or in a serious relationship. Five years later, the group followed up with a 1,000 of the couples to see which had lasted.

The findings were not shocking. If a wife was five years older, they were three times more likely to divorce then a couple the same age. If the gap was reversed with the man being the oldest, marriage happiness was the result.

This is not rocket science. I think some men just take longer to mature so a younger wife is better suited. Also, it use to be that women needed to be cared for financially so an older man was better suited for that. I think that holds true today to some extent as well.

I have been thinking about this topic a lot lately. What makes a good marriage?

My brother-in-law recently got married to a girl he had only known a few months and she is much younger. Already, they seem to come from two completely different family backgrounds. On top of that, stress will be an issue when a baby comes into the picture in February/March. Finances will be tight since he works as a teacher and she does not work. Not the most ideal start, would you agree?

However, I think of my own marriage. Sure we are the same age, we dated for over four years. But we were very immature and irresponsible. We were not the best role models and had no clue what we were doing. We waited until two years after we were married, then found out I was pregnant. We met at a Pantera rock concert, for pete's sake. We are happy and we are making it.

I know people who started off in worse and better circumstance. I know some who the woman was older and some where the man was older. I know some where both were educated, one was educated and neither was educated. I know couples who are now pastors that met in a bar and struggled in the beginning. In the end, it comes down to God.

Marriage is not a formula based institution. Sometimes, we just do not know who or why couples join. I, personally, would not let a study persuade me from if I am making the right decision in marriage.

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Baby Food And Plums Among Recent Recalls

Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 (19 days 3 hours ago.) Viewed 125 times.

Recalls can always be scary, but when it comes to baby food, nothing is scarier. Plum Organics is recalling its apple and carrot flavored baby food for fear of botulism poisoning. The product does not meet FDA standards.

Botulism is a serious paralytic illness. The baby food is sold in Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores. The recalled product is 4.22-ounce pouches, with a "best by" date of May 21, 2010. The UPC is 890180001221.

Baby food over the years has been one of the scarier recalls. Because of this, my friend has gone to making her own baby food. Those looking for a more "organic" baby food, might consider doing this method of feeding. She goes to the farmer's market every two weeks. Cooks the vegetables and fruits then freezes them in an ice cube tray. Every night before dinner she takes out a cube to defrost and microwaves for warmth if needed.

As her son grew, he became a non-picky toddler because the food tasted the same. In fact, one time on vacation, she tried store bought food and he stuck his nose up at it gagging. Kind of makes you wonder what is in it. Anyhow, this is the only safe way I know to avoid recalls. Otherwise, make sure you check out recalls.gov periodically to make sure your food is not on the list.

Dried Plums Recalled

The Texas Department of State Health Services is warning consumers not to eat certain imported dried plums and products containing imported dried plums because they have elevated levels of lead.

Pretty scary to think that lead is in our dried fruit. The government wants to stress that it is only on imported. The U.S. plums are safe! They are currently working on investigating the source of the plums and stress that they are typically sold in Asian and Hispanic markets.

Spring Rolls Recalled

Hannaford Supermarkets has taken the precaution of removing Taste of Inspirations Vegetable Spring Rolls from its freezer cases because the rolls may contain shrimp, which was not listed on the ingredient panel.

Beef and Bean Burritos Recalled

Windsor Foods, a Riverside, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,268 pounds of beef and bean burrito products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Butcher Boy Red Chile Beef and Bean Burritos is the brand name.

These are the most recent recalls. Be sure to check out recalls.gov for more information. You never can be too safe when it comes to protecting your family.

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