BigCat’s Blog of DOOM

My name is Ben Catlin, and this is where I rock out on topics like my life, technology and faith.

Browsing Posts published in September, 2003

Ephesians 6:1-24

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“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (vs 11) I always liked this, the analogy is totally awesome. I like the idea that we not only have protection against the forces of Satan in this world but we have weapons to help us spread [...]

Ephesians 5:1-33

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This is the passage the contains the infamous passage about wives submitting to husbands. Now a lot of people don’t like this passage this day in age, they say it is sexist and it puts woman down. I would say, yes, Paul is somewhat sexist, and yes this day in age it can be easily [...]

Ephesians 4:17-32

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Paul says in this passage to get rid of “all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander”, and says instead to “be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as Christ has forgiven you.” Q: Which, if any, of these areas do you struggle with? A: Man, I so have issues with most [...]

Thought this was cool

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Afterlife as an Angel by childdoll Your Name Astrological Sign Angel Type Archangel Wing Color Sea foam green Heavenly Weapon Ability to bless or curse Created with quill18‘s MemeGen! I’m awesome, and this just proves it once agian….eat that Rob, I can whup ur fallen butt, and curse all those who do not proclaim my [...]

Ephesians 4:1-16

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I’m wet, it is wet outside….and I had to walk to the bus stop, got very wet, then I had to walk from the next bus stop to home….got soaked. Just wanted you to know that I’m wet while I’m writing this…..and my basement will probably flood, but now I’m just being pessimistic. Q: What [...]

So, I read in the paper the other day that there is this guy (I can’t remember his name) here to give talks for IV, and he is also taking questions on the quad…..oh…wait….i got a name floating to memory….Cliff? I think that sounds right…anyway….. I was thinking after reading this he either has to [...]

Ephesians 3:1-21

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“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness.” [...]

Ephesians 2:1-22

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This is a passage about being a part of the family of God and that the Holy Spirit binds us, not our commitment to a upholding laws, not our traditions, but our salvation in Jesus Christ and the presence of his Holy Spirit in the Church. Q: 1. What does it mean for you to [...]

Ephesians 1:1-23

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The beginning of Ephesians is focused on the Holy Spirit moving in the church. I like the book of Ephesians, it is one of the only books where Paul doesn’t rip into the church for screwing up. But with that, on to the questions. Q: Have you experienced the Holy Spirit moving in your life? [...]

Love

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1 Corinthians 13 (NIV)If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have [...]

Galatians 6:1-18

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ReflectPaul told the Galatians, “I bear on my body the scars that show I belong to Jesus” (6:17). He experienced many joys but also a great deal of resistance as he told people about Jesus, prayed for the sick, cast out demons, and served the poor. What struggles have you faces as you have done [...]

Galatians 5:13-26

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This is the fruits of the spirit passage. For those of you who are not reading along this passage lists what is in our lives should be a reflection of Christs love and our signs that we are following him. These things are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. This is [...]

The Playlist

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I’m gonna steal a thought from John Cusack in High Fidelity concerning the mix tape. The Playlist, like the mix tape (and the away message), is an art form. I am not just talking about throwing all your mp3′s in a list and listening to them in winamp. I’m talking about making a playlist in [...]