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Great Beginnings

 

 

  Well, it is the beginning of the school year and so many things to look forward too.  I had the awesome privilege to Baptize my two daughters a few weeks ago.  It was such an awesome experience.  I just don’t think that I can put it into words. 

  So many things that will be going on in the next few months.  Volley Ball games with Lexi and the list will go on and on.  I ran for school board again this year but this time I ran unopposed.  So, needless to say, I made it on the school board.  I hope everyone’s summer vacation was awesome and will try to post more later.

Don’t be Misled

Below is the “meaning of Allah” according to Wikipedia online.

Allah (English pronunciation: /ˈælə/ or /ˈɑːlə/;[1] Arabic: الله‎ Allāh, IPA: [ʔɑlˈlɑː] ( listen), [ʔalˤˈlˤɑː]) is a word for God, mostly used in the context of Islam. In Arabic, it is the standard word for "God," used not only by Muslims, but also by Bahá'ís, Eastern Catholic Christians, Maltese Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox Christians, Mizrahi Jews and Sikhs.[2][3][4]

From what I have read, it is stating that Allah is a word for God but mostly in context in Islam. As I research the Islam part of it, it states that Muhammad is the messenger of God or Allah.

And there we go. That is what separates the two. We serve GOD not Allah. Christians serve God and not the other. If you go with the Christian part of it then you must follow the Christian belief. That God is God. The Word of God does not say anything in it with the words “Allah” in it. Not mine anyway. ( I am sure you can buy a translation that will say what you want it to say) If you go with the Islamic part of it then you must believe the part of it that says that Muhammad is the messenger of God. Again, The Word of God does not mention Muhammad as being the messenger of God. The Word does mention that the only way to God the Father is through Jesus Christ. That is who I serve and worship and that is why I and My family have eternal life. Jesus is the Reason.

In the world today, you will read and hear lots of things but you cannot believe everything you read and hear. It has to line up with the word of God. One example is that a web site trying to teach the reader that Allah and God are the same. It has a statement on the website that says:

On page one [1] of Genesis in the Old Testament, we find the word "Allah" seventeen [17] times.

Well, I am not sure what translation of the Bible they are using but none of my Bibles have that in it. Be careful of what you read and hear. Don’t be swayed. Serve God through Jesus!

Summer 2011

  Summer is just beginning but is also moving at a fast pace.  It won’t be long and the summer will be over.  The kids are out of school but will be back to school in a little over a month now.  You know, it’s the typical “I’m Bored!” kind of situation for the kids.  The picture above is a night baseball game that we went to.  Michelle and I took Bradley to see the Red Birds play in Memphis.  He really loved it.  Lexi left yesterday to go to Joplin, MO to help out on a mission trip with the Church youth group.  She will be home tonight.  Then she will be going to Church camp in another week.  Allison hasn’t had much going on but she has spent a few nights at some friend’s house from time to time and to her, it seems that she is satisfied with that.  Bradley is like his Daddy. He is a “home body”  He just asked me a few minutes ago if we had anything going on today.  I told him no.  So he asked if we were going anywhere today.  I said nope.  He said, so we are staying at home all day?”  and I said yes.  His reply was typical.  He said oh yes.  I have been working overtime most everyday and it seems that when I get home, I just want to stay there and do nothing.  Michelle explains that my “ do nothing”  idea is actually playing on the computer.  I am a geek or nerd so I guess that is what I do.  I just got my Google+ invite yesterday so I am still playing on it and trying to figure it all out.  I know Michelle gets bored with that and would rather us be able to do something together.  I will have to figure that out and fix it.  Not sure what we will do.  I do have my vacation starting in about a week. I am looking forward to that but also plan on getting some stuff done around the house.  It’s just too hot to go camping.  The kids would be satisfied with staying in a local hotel for one night but what is the point of that.  Just simple I guess.  Easily amused. I guess I will go for now but want to actually create an article on here that will talk about some geeky stuff like some of the Google tools that are available and other thoughts.  We will see how long that will take me to complete that.  Have an awesome weekend.

Remodel Pictures

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As you can tell from the pictures, we have been busy for the past month.  I actually haven’t been so busy, but Michelle and Bruce have been.  We still have some finishing touches to do but for the most part, I believe that Allison and Bradley will be back in their room by the end of the week.  I have a video that I will try to post that will show most of the room. 

Holidays are Upon Us Part 1

I know it has been a while since I have posted and for that I apologize.  There were so many things that I wanted to write about but could never find the time to sit down at the keyboard and type it all out. 

  Part one of the holidays are now upon us.  My household will be getting a long weekend.  Some longer than others but who is counting, right?  I am so looking forward to going to Russellville for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Lots of family to come together and enjoy not just the awesome food that everyone brings but also to enjoy the company and the time to play with all of the kids and visit with one another. 

  If you have noticed, this is just part one of the holidays.  That is because Christmas will be upon us before you know it and there will be more to tell.  I will try and post some pictures later  but in the meantime, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. 

Nerds & Geeks

Yes, I have concluded that I am a nerd.  You see, there is this upcoming event here in town called barcamp
Jonesboro.  It is this really cool "convention" coming up all about the latest trends in Technology and the web.  I purchased my ticket today and am so excited and then I thank about it and realize that I am a nerd/geek.  I really enjoy that kind of stuff as well as blogging and writing.  The event is an all day deal.  It includes meals and also they will have prizes there.  Prizes never hurt since one of the prizes is an ipad.  My Lovely wife is so understanding.  She hears my ramblings about my excitement and just doesn't say anything.  She is happy for me that I get to go.  The event takes place on September 25th.  Their website tells more information. You can go to http://barcampjonesboro.com for more information.  Maybe would be able to drum up some more computer work while I am there.  You never know.  You can follow me on twitter @jeffweir and I even have a twitter account set up for my business @WeirComputing.  Maybe one day, I will make enough from my business so that I can build a new "Family computer" that isn't so sluggish like the one we have now.  I have this awesome laptop but the main home computer we have is about 8 to 10 years old and is time for a new one.  I really want to build our next one myself.  I have built/rebuilt ones for customers but never one for us. enough of my ramblings.  Need to spend time with the family instead of in front of the computer.  I do that all day anyway.