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Momo Apartments

MoMo apartments

MoMo apartments

MoMo apartments
MoMo apartments  –  Architect,  Allford Hall Monaghan Morris LLP

Zero defects are the primary battleground  between traditional and modern  construction methods. A relative  concept, zero defects is, however, a  target that the construction industry  has set for itself. Primary  considerations are structural stability  and keeping the water out. Proper  functioning of services, components,  fixtures, and fittings are essential.

Energy and sound performance are  also vital, as well as issues of safety,  access, and security. This is a  campaign which will be fought in  years to come… and in the meantime  here is another prefab  scheme  which feature’s in these  skirmishes.

Mobile Modular (MoMo) is a  research development project for a  relocatable system of mass housing  constructed from specially fabricated  shipping containers. This type of  system allows flats to be erected  speedily on short-life sites and to be  demounted and re-assembled in  different configurations on other sites  in the future.

The key objectives:

Remove MoMo apartments from a  site where housing has been provided  for 5 years.

Refurbish Each module at the  supplier’s yard or an alternative  temporary site.

Re-locate The apartments in any  new configuration to provide  decanting, short-term housing,  permanent apartments. This type of  system can also become a  permanent housing solution.

Originally commissioned by the  Peabody Trust, after feasibility stage, the team was invited to take the  project forward with their own  initiative. The team formed a  consortium with the aim of developing  a prototype to  demonstrate  the principles, and to market the  MoMo scheme as a one-stop shop  package to interested parties.

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Modular Penthouse, New Inn Yard, Shoreditch

A  modern approach  to prefabrication  is flourishing in the  capital with a new generation of designers and  manufacturers building on the pioneering work of  organisations such as the Peabody Trust.  City apartments lend themselves well to factory  built components where the quality of construction  needs to compensate for higher densities and  restricted space for accommodation.

Offsite construction is also less disruptive in the  city environment with increased construction speeds  bringing a corresponding reduction in noise and  transport and material handling in the  neighbourhood.

It is evident that many designers are also promoting the modular unit not only as a way of producing  affordable housing but also as a fashionable lifestyle  product.

No more connotations of the stigmatised post-war  temporary housing; the prefab is now an aspirational  dwelling which is becoming increasingly desirable.

3D-modelling has also opened up mny possibilities for housing construction. The software and expertise now exists to construct houses and apartments as a virtual model before any construction work begins. It is therefore possible to join up the process of construction starting with the purchaser/occupier who make choices of layout, fittings and furnishings from the computer visualisation. Data from the virtual model then becomes specification and fabrication data which is passed to the factory and eventually delivered to site.

Modular Penthouse, New Inn Yard, Shoreditch High Street

Modular Penthouse, New Inn Yard, Shoreditch High Street
Modular Penthouse, New Inn Yard, Shoreditch High Street
Modular Penthouse, New Inn Yard, Shoreditch High Street
Modular Penthouse, New Inn Yard, Shoreditch High Street
Modular Penthouse, New Inn Yard, Shoreditch High Street
Modular Penthouse, New Inn Yard, Shoreditch High Street

Material efficiency and ease of construction were  prime functional objectives. The Shoreditch Penthouse project explored the possibilities of inserting structures into a dense urban fabric by re-using roof tops of existing buildings. Four prefabricated volumetric units provide for various functions; they interlock on site to generate an integral live/work space in conjunction with the existing floor below. Starting with the simple idea of maximising capacity through optimisation of the existing structure, they integrate new spaces whilst sharing foundations, services and circulation areas. Core principles of sustainable construction can therefore be applied from the very beginning. Finally, through off-site construction expensive site management can be kept to a minimum, whilst maintaining a high quality of craftsmanship in a controlled factory environment.

Architect: Oceans Group

Structural Engineer: Atelier One

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“Vicar of the Son of God”: Historical Context and Theological Implications

The title “Vicar of the Son of God,” often associated with the papal crown, has been a subject of theological debate and controversy over the years. To understand the concerns surrounding this title and whether it constitutes blasphemy, it is essential to delve into its historical, theological, and scriptural contexts.

Historical Context

  1. Title Usage:
    • The term “Vicar of Christ” (Vicarius Christi) has been traditionally used by the Catholic Church to refer to the Pope. This title emphasizes the Pope’s role as the representative of Christ on Earth.
    • The phrase “Vicar of the Son of God” (Vicarius Filii Dei) has appeared in historical documents and inscriptions but is not an official title used by the Catholic Church today.
  2. Historical Misunderstandings:
    • The phrase “Vicarius Filii Dei” gained notoriety partly due to its mention in the forged document known as the “Donation of Constantine,” which purported to grant the Pope temporal power over the Western Roman Empire. This document was later proven to be a forgery.

Theological Context

  1. Understanding “Vicar”:
    • The term “vicar” means “representative” or “deputy.” In a theological sense, it implies that the Pope serves as a representative of Christ, guiding the Church in His stead.
    • This concept is rooted in the belief that Jesus appointed Peter as the leader of His followers and that the Pope, as Peter’s successor, continues this leadership role.
  2. Blasphemy Concerns:
    • Blasphemy, in Christian theology, is defined as showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or claiming attributes that belong solely to God.
    • The title “Vicar of Christ” does not imply that the Pope is equal to Christ or God but rather that he serves as an earthly steward of Christ’s mission. From the Catholic perspective, this title does not constitute blasphemy.

Scriptural Context

  1. Biblical Basis:
    • The Catholic Church cites passages such as Matthew 16:18-19, where Jesus says to Peter, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church… I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven,” as the foundation for the Pope’s role.
    • The role of a representative or steward is seen as a continuation of the apostolic ministry.
  2. Interpretation Disputes:
    • Different Christian denominations interpret these passages differently. Some argue that assigning any human the title of “Vicar of Christ” oversteps the bounds of scriptural authority and can be seen as elevating a human figure to an inappropriate status.

Blasphemy or Misinterpretation?

  1. Catholic Perspective:
    • The Catholic Church teaches that the Pope, as the Vicar of Christ, is meant to shepherd the Church and uphold the teachings of Christ. The title reflects a position of service and responsibility rather than divinity.
    • The Church does not view this title as blasphemous because it is rooted in a historical and theological tradition that sees the Pope as a successor to Peter, entrusted with leading the faithful.
  2. Critics’ Perspective:
    • Critics, particularly from Protestant denominations, argue that the title can be seen as attributing divine authority to the Pope, which they believe is inappropriate and potentially blasphemous.
    • They emphasize that Christ is the sole head of the Church and that no human should claim a representative role that could be seen as supplanting Christ’s unique position.

Conclusion

The title “Vicar of the Son of God,” while historically significant, is not officially used by the Catholic Church today. The more common title, “Vicar of Christ,” underscores the Pope’s role as a representative and steward of Christ’s teachings. Whether this constitutes blasphemy depends largely on one’s theological perspective. The Catholic Church sees it as a legitimate expression of the Pope’s pastoral role, rooted in scriptural and historical tradition, whereas some other Christian groups view it as an overreach that risks attributing undue authority to a human leader.

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Container City, Trinity, Buoy Wharf, Docklands

Containers have long held an  attraction for designers as the  ultimate off-the-shelf industrialised,  transport ready, stackable house  component. They are particularly  attractive in short term  developments because they  can be picked up and moved  elsewhere when the term comes to  an end. All they need are proper  doors and windows, fitting out with  plumbing and electrics and, hey  presto, low-cost hi-tech cool homes  for all.

Container City is the brainchild of  Eric Reynolds, Managing Director of  Urban Space Management who was  looking for a way to address the  problem of providing space at a construction cost low enough to ensure affordable rents for artists and creative startup businesses.

Constructed from redundant shipping  containers the first phase, completed  in 2001 was originally three stories  high and provided 12 work studios.  In 2003 a further floor was added  providing 3 additional live/work  apartments.

The containers were pre-fabricated  off-site and upgraded as necessary  to provide the desired thermal and  acoustic performance standards and  to meet local building regulations.

Developer:  Urban Space Management

Architect:  Nicholas Lacey and Partners

Principal Supplier:  Container Space Ltd

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Godinterest: Pinterest Meets … God?

Prayer at the Closing of Another Year

This month our staff got the chance to catch up with  Dean Jones, creator of  Godinterest. We got to sit down and discuss what it meant to run your own community and gained some  great community management insight!

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What is Godinterest?
Godinterest  is a Christian social media site created in June 2014. Its purpose is to promote Christian values and facilitate spiritual inspiration through the sharing of photographs and other media in the style of Pinterest. Its content includes media about Christian history, personal family-oriented stories and various content from a Christian viewpoint. According to Quantcast, Godinterest received more than seven thousand visits in its first month of activity and reached more than six thousand users monthly. Furthermore, its users tend to be young adults from the middle class. Females outnumber males, (55% to 45%).

How long have you been running it?
Just over 1 year now. We stumbled across the SocialEngine CMS in 2012 when working on a couple of social networks for clients and really liked it, however, we had already committed to other CMS’s. After building three large successful social networks between 2010 – 2014 (using phpfox, pligg and boonex with social apps), we were utterly fed up with all the bugs we encountered. We’ve been in the web development business for over 20 years, so we know a thing or two about developing websites using almost every CMS available on the market today. Back then, we already had the idea of creating a photo-sharing site, but were still developing the concept; and were not satisfied with what the other popular CMS providers were offering. We then re-visited the SocialEngine in January 2014 and were overly impressed with the new cloud product offering and decide to visualize and conceptualize  Godinterest.com  using SocialEngine.

What did we like about SocialEngine?
A match made in heaven we like to say. SocialEngine offered us what none of the other CMS’s could in that it enabled us to setup a high quality website quickly and efficiently, with minimal technical knowledge and a fit-for-purpose template, enabling us then to concentrate on one of the most important aspects of building a successful social network; namely concept, promotion and marketing. We have seen so many failed social networking websites. This happened because the community manager did not consider target audience and promotion. If you’re running a niche website then it may not appeal to everyone so you need to target a certain audience.

Setting up a successful website?
Setting up  Godinterest.com  was a breeze. Because of the concept, it didn’t take long before we started to attract a lot of media attention. To date,  Godinterest.com  has been featured in the Huffington Post (USA), Evening Standard (UK), The Washington Post (USA), The Birmingham News and over twenty other notable news sources. Apart from social marketing, our blog is one of the best things we ever started, where we have a following of over 15,000 people. On the day we were featured on Huffington Post, our website received over 100,000 page views and over 2,000 users in 2 days and stayed online. So if you’re a community manager wondering if SocialEngine cloud is built to scale, we have just answered your question.

A community manager’s job is”¦ never done
Before you attempt to start a community, know that it’s going to be hard work and that your work is never done. We’ll say this again, a website is never finished. If it is to be successful, you will need to update it frequently. The community will need to be monitored daily. It may be quiet at times, and you may need to get involved in community discussions and debates in order to get the community buzzing. We spend considerable time monitoring the website, moderating posts etc. You may need to monitor content if you have certain topic restrictions. If not, just let the discussions run themselves. Our website has categories and we continually review these to ensure members are posting in the right place. As not everyone in this day-and-age is tech-savvy, you will need to be on hand so your users can reach out to you directly for help.

Favorite moment when setting up the community?
This had to be when we started to attract real media attention. It was exciting, but not all media attention is positive. You have to learn to take the good with the ugly. A good media expert told us: “There’s no such thing as bad media.”

What inspired us to setup the website?
Well we have a deep belief in God and wanted to create a central resource for all. A friend of ours, who happens to be an atheist, asked me where he could purchase a Bible. We stated that Amazon or eBay might be a good starting place. However, wouldn’t it be great if everybody could go to one location and find and create lists of what they wanted? The idea grow from there.

What are your future plans?
We plan to continue to grow the network and add more features. We’re really looking forward to launching both iPhone and Android apps once the SocialEngine API has been upgraded.

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Godinterest: The Christian Kind of Pinterest, with Music and Sermon Promotions

When Pinterest first hit the scene, it was fascinating.  Writers like this Christian reporter on Examiner found ourselves pinning away  and creating boards just like the rest of the general public – as well as finding geeky and only slightly legal ways to beef up our followings by auto-following other users whom we hoped and prayed would return the favor and follow us back. As far as pins that were related to Christian stuff, however, well those tended to end up segregated to boards on Pinterest called “Christian stuff,” as if we were giving our followers fair warning that a reference or two or 20 to John 14:6 might be found therein. Read More:

http://www.examiner.com/article/godinterest-the-christian-kind-of-pinterest-with-music-and-sermon-promotions

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Whatever Happened to Jesus?

The remarkable ratings of  The Bible  miniseries on the History Channel led to the release of the new film  Son of God.

Serious, Biblically correct films like Son of God make it easy to forget the Jesus Christ Superstar-style whimsical messiah who once reigned at box offices.

Producers played up the fact that it had been  10 years since Mel Gibson’s  Passion of the Christ  was released and grossed at the box office more than $600 million internationally. In its opening weekend, the  Son  of  God  made  $26 million—not bad, given that its content had previously aired on television.

Both films are serious for their revenue generating, their strategic niche marketing to the religiously devout, and their tone, style, and approach.  The Passion  was two hours of brutality. Some reviewers screamed that it was a  horror flick, not a holy one. Gibson was intent on accuracy (or at least how his particular Catholicism viewed the sacred story). The characters did not speak English and he had the color of actor  Jim Caviezel’s eyes digitally altered from blue to brown and gave him a prosthetic nose  to make him look “authentically” Jewish. The  Son of God  is serious in its own way.  A “political thriller” and an epic “love story,”  the film features  overtly evangelical themes  of the virgin birth, miraculous healings, vicious crucifixion, and the resurrection.

Original Post:  https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/03/whatever-happened-to-hippy-jesus/284138/

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Godnterest Becomes Interesting

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Let’s face it: Godinterest is  basically one giant Christian photo fest. Whether you’re posting inspirational Christian quotes or prayers, or finding places you want to visit, Godinterest is home to all.

As an entrepreneur, Dean Jones the creator of Godinterest always admired the world of photography for its immense innovative and creative power. It is an art-form that demands tremendous skill and profound discipline. It necessitates deep foresight and the ability to envision something beyond the evident.

This saying  a picture is worth more than a thousand words  was invented by an advertising executive, Fred R. Barnard. To  promote his agency’s ads he took out an ad in Printer’s Ink in 1921 with  the headline

“One Look Is Worth a Thousand Words”

and attributed it to  an ancient Japanese philosopher. Six years later he changed it to

“ChineseProverb: One Picture Is Worth Ten Thousand Words,” illustrated with someChinese characters.  

If a picture is indeed worth a thousand words, why not use photographs to prompt poetry as pictures have the ability to make us feel happy, excited, and curious.

At Godinterest we really like  pictures, and these are the pictures  we really, really like. All of these pictures  have been hand picked from a list of most viewed pictures on Godinterest in 2015. We hope you enjoy them!

Pray

 

The wondrous majesty of imagery knows no bounds. Indeed, as the saying goes  “A picture says a thousand words”.

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Self Interest as God’s Interest

We are initially informed of #God’s interest by the expression of gratification in the creation of man,  and as subsequently manifested by his association with man.

While reflecting on the magnitude of creation the Psalmist was constrained to exclaim,

“When I consider the heavens the work of thy fingers, and the stars which thou has ordained, what is man that thou art mindful of him? Psalm 8:4-6 King James Version (KJV).

Sometimes in our earthly mind, the awesomeness of God is lost.

Galatians’¬ ’­5’¬:’­25’¬ If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Isn’t God interested in every part of our lives, not just the spiritual part. So if we believe that we should live by the Holy Spirit’s power, we need then to submit every aspect of our lives to God,  emotionally, physically, socially, intellectually  and  vocationally.

See below for a roundup of some of the most touching photos posted on Godinterest this month.

….Washed White as Snow | ANNA WAKUMOTO  I Had Spent the Last 6 Years of My Life Looking for Fulfillment in All the Wrong Places. Every Place That the World Told Me Would Seemingly Satisfy Me Did Just the Opposite. I Covered up My Anger…

….On Aging | Laura’s Recovery .  to Live Is to Be Slowly Born – Antoine De St Exupery the Purpose of Human Experience Is to Grow Us into God. It Is So We Can Melt into God as We Go – to Expand. We Are Either Expanding or Collapsing…
…Living and Learning at Home: Ultimate Guide to Keeping Young Children with You at Church…

…Trust No Man”¦That Is No Man, Woman, or Child! | Coco Chanel’s Ministry…
…What Does It Mean to Worship?? Throughout My Entire Life I Have Been to Four Churches. Destined Ones Ministry, First Baptist of Hammond, Words of Encouragement Ministries, and Unity Church. I Can R…
…Israel – Photo by Photographer Leon Forado – Photo.net (Photo.net) Photograph by Leon Forado…

Paul says that because we’re saved, we should live like it! The Holy Spirit is the source of our new life’s, so keep in step with its leading. Don’t let anything or anyone else determine your values and standards in any area of your life.

God’s interest in humility goes beyond our comprehension.  Jesus took off the robes of Deity, and put on the robes of humanity, then died on a cross just for us, because He loves us so much; so we could have communion with him, and so we could spend eternity in with Him, when we accept Him as our Lord and Saviour.

When we abide in God, when we are one with Him, we can literally ask whatever we want and He will do it for us (John 15:7).

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What Would Jesus Do? Do You Really Want to Know?

Once upon a time, a mother made her son a wristband. On it was written: WWJD?  The phrase “What would Jesus do?” (often abbreviated to WWJD) became popular in the United States in the 1990s and as a personal motto for adherents of Evangelical Christianity who used the phrase as a reminder of their belief in a moral imperative to act in a manner that would demonstrate the love of Jesus through the actions of the adherents.

The WWJD movement started in 1989 when the youth group at Calvary Reformed Church in Holland, Michigan, studied Charles Sheldon’s 1896 novel, In His Steps.

But the message of wwjd should not be taken for granted due to overexposure. As simple as it seems, sometimes the question—What would Jesus do?—still leaves people  wondering. However, its not hard  when ones considers that  Jesus said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. #Love

Little Girl Lost | Our Souls Purpose.
There once was a little girl, she was sweet and loving, the way a child is. She had blonde hair and was ever so tiny. She loved everyone she knew, she looked at the world through eyes that had not been  wounded by this world.  Now the teenager turns into a young woman, wife, and mother. She feels the light but she doesn’t live in the light…  What would Jesus do?
Heart Touching Examples of Documentary Photography  on Godinterest.  What Would Jesus Do?
 
Mandatory Prayer to Promote Wellness.
United States Marine Corps recruits take a moment for mandatory prayer before lights out at 9:00 P.M. in Parris Island, South Carolina, January 6, 2005. Recruits go through a twelve week training program where the objective is to instill self-discipline and confidence, high moral standards, warrior spirit, basic military knowledge and individual skills, physical fitness and wellness as a way of life, respect and love of Country and Corps. Now one might be arrested for leading soldiers into prayer, however,  What would Jesus do?
 #love letters

True Love Never Grows Old.  We  Love Seeing Old Couples. It Gives Us  Hope That Love Can Still Stand the Test of Time.
How God’s Broken Through My Walls  This Year Has Been All About Learning About the Character of God, and Also About the Character of Me.
Everyone has thinking patterns and world views that need adjusting; the biggest one for me this…What would Jesus do?
What Would Jesus Do?  Remember the Less Fortunate This Christmas,  ‘Come, You Who Are Blessed by My Father, Inherit the Kingdom Prepared for You from the Creation of the World. For I Was Hungry, and You Fed Me. I Was Thirsty, and You Gave Me a Drink. I Was a Stran.
#GOD #JESUS  #GODLY
Beyond the fad

“What would Jesus do?” is an irrelevant question for many people because they don’t know who Jesus is.  Before we can ask the question “What would Jesus do?” we must ask ourselves whether we know Jesus. Knowing Jesus begins with reading about His life, teachings and claims in the Bible.

So what would Jesus do? He would seek the Father for the strength and wisdom to embrace, restore, confront, teach, serve, and equip the people around him.

These phrase  should drive us back to the gospels to take a fresh look at how Jesus lived. The fad phase of WWJD may be over, but we need to hold on to the phrase even whiles posting images on Godinterest  and keep asking ourselves—What would Jesus do? It’s a great question. But remember: If you’re not sure what Jesus actually did in his life, then you’re just guessing at what he might do in yours.

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Who’s In Charge of the Christian Blogosphere?

in 2017 Christian Today Blogger asked  “Who’s In Charge of the Christian Blogosphere?”

The rise of the blogosphere in the early 2000s yielded the genre of the “spiritual blogger.” From the comfort of their living rooms, lay people suddenly became household names, wielding influence over tens of thousands of followers. A new kind of Christian celebrity—and authority—was born: the speaker and author who comes to us (often virtually) as a seemingly autonomous voice, disembedded from any larger institution or ecclesial structure.

Godinterest has  given occasion to a whole new set of conversations about Christianity in public life and represents a tremendous opportunity for publication, discussion, cross-fertilization, and critique of a kind never seen before. In principle, at least, the Internet offers an opportunity to break down old barriers and engender new communities.

“The Purpose at Hand Is to Foster a More Self-Reflective, Collaborative, and Mutually-Aware Christian Blogosphere.”

Savvy Godinterest users have available to them the means to develop a quite sophisticated picture of their readership. So what is missing,  perhaps  the following?

“The Spiritual Wisdom and Religious Insights of the Bloggers That Currently Use Godinterest Continues to Provide the Life’s Blood of the Site.”

It should be evident by now that the Christian blogosphere is no unified thing, However,  with its ease of access, the Godinterest certainly offers the means for under-represented voices  to find a public voice. With greater flexibility, Godinterest offers the opportunity for a renaissance in serious Christian social media coverage.

Is there really a Christian Blogosphere?

The very idea of a Chrsitian  blogosphere – a network of blogs devoted to discussing the place of Christianity in public life – is in essence what Godinterest is becoming.

The community at Godinterest  represents the possibility of a common conversation among a diverse set of voices. Godinterest allows for far more cross-fertilization among far-flung communities than currently exists, and a wider variety of Christian bloggers will   no doubt benefit from being in  closer proximity  to one another which will inadvertently  facilitate interaction.

 

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Academics Have Taken to Godinterest Like Ducks to Water

Once upon a time, a blogger was defined as someone who published personal musings on an online journal.

Today, blogging is a major component of  content marketing  — a practice  88 percent of B2B marketers  now leverage to raise brand awareness and promote products.    In an astounding feat of bits and bytes, the internet buzzes with activity, teeming with thousands of terabytes of digitized information flowing  every minute.

The Stature of Web Authoring Is Growing Both Personally and Professionally.   WordPress Is Great, But It’s Not Always The Best Solution!

 

With that being said, even though WordPress is one of the most beloved website building systems out there and  powers 25% of the internet, that doesn’t mean it’s the  best choice for everyone in the world  who wants to publish articles online.

Godinterest,com has  given occasion to a whole new set of conversations about religion in public life. Godinterest represents a tremendous opportunity for publication, discussion, cross-fertilization, and critique of a kind never seen before. In principle, at least, the Internet offers an opportunity to break down old barriers and engender new communities.

The purpose at hand is to foster a more self-reflective, collaborative, and mutually-aware blogosphere and community.

Why bother?

The growing influence of blogs is indisputable.  The mainstream press is looking more like the blogosphere. Old-guard newspapers and magazines now host blogs by reporters and columnists on their websites.  Because of their ease of publication and use, blogs have changed the shape of public discourse in society as a whole and around religious questions in particular. Godinterest is a powerful and flexible medium, one uniquely suited to providing the space for vibrant, diverse, and productive discussions about religion around the blog posts its users create.

“Academics, especially in the arts and humanities, have taken to Godinterest like ducks to water.”

– Dean Jones

Savvy Godinterest users have available to them the means to develop a quite sophisticated picture of their readership.

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Social Media Envy!

Sin - exceedingly sinful
Anyone currently active on social media knows that Godinterest is slowly developing  into an incredible phenomena. Idea sharing and photo sharing combined in the ultimate setting of graphic after graphic, interests and likes can be decided and shared in two clicks or less. There hasn’t been a day before now where the saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” is more true.
Can we  just tell you that there are a ton of posts  on Godinterest  that fall under the categories listed above?   And that is why people  love it! But we do need to check ourselves  from time to time as there is a  danger that we just might be forming the wrong thought pattern about certain things, thereby transforming them into sin.

“If You Are a Christian Who Seeks God with Your Whole Heart, You Are a Target.”

Instead of playing the comparing game on social media, what if we stick to the guideline of God’s Word? Let’s seek recipes, means of hospitality, and all sorts of ideas and content, yet be sure that we do so without envy and with our identity firmly planted in #Christ.

“We Live in a Time of Great Stress, When Trials Can Come upon Us Suddenly and Leave Us Overwhelmed, Weary and Confused.”

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in #Christ  Jesus – Philippians 2:4
Has Facebook, Twitter  or other social media ever made you feel inadequate or envious? We  would love to read your thoughts about this topic!

We’ve included ten of the most  voted  photos posted on#Godinterest  so far in  2015.

 

“God wants full custody, not just weekend visits.”

“You Call It Religion, I  Call It a Relationship.”

“I AM THE DAUGHTER OF A KING WHO IS NOT MOVED BY THE WORLD, FOR MY GOD IS WITH ME & GOES BEFORE ME, I DO NOT FEAR BECAUSE I AM.”

“Don’t Forget to Give It to God in  Prayer.”

“Seek First the Kingdom of God. But Jesus Said, Suffer Little Children, and Forbid Them Not, to Come unto Me: For of Such Is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

“I’m Not Alone. God Is Always with Me…  We Are at War! Satan the Devil Hates Us and Wants to Destroy Us. We Must Be Aware of Our Enemy’s Weapons and Tactics, Because Our Spiritual Life Depends on It.”

“Don’t Shine SO OTHERS CAN SEE YOU, SHINE SO THAT Through YOU, OTHER CAN SEE Him… One of Satan’s Strongest Weapons Is  Pride.  Pride Is Always a Danger, Especially When Things Are Going Well, Such as in Times of Peace and Prosperity (Deuteronomy 8:11-17)”

“Make the Water Stop? Or Thank You, Lord for Loving Me, I Welcome You in My Heart.”

“I Want to Be Do Full of  That If a Mosquito Bites Me It Flies Away Singing There Is Power in the Blood!”

“Nothing Is More Impressive That a Person Who Is Secure in the Unique Way God Made Her.”

Godinterest continues to withstand attacks by hackers and censors as the media outlet expands. A hacking attack which took place over the weekend inflicted superficial damage which was quickly repaired. Hackers remain unable to penetrate the site’s security, but the unwanted attention shows that the evil is hard at work.

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Is Organ Donation A Sin? Should Christians Donate Their Organs?

Organ donation is the donation of biological tissue or an organ of the human body, from a living or dead person to a living recipient in need of a transplantation.

General misconceptions connected to Christianity and organ donation  have made many people think that the act is prohibited by their religion  when in reality, there little or  no rules that actually prevent people from receiving  blood transfusions or organ  transplants.

Some religious denominations are against organ donation, but major religions by and large allow the act and even encourage it. Some profess that the teachings of  Christianity and organ donation go hand in hand.  However, within each religion there are different schools of thought, which means that views differ.

Heart and Lung Transplant Success After 2.5 Years.

It’s safe to say that most  Anglican, Protestant and Catholic scholars agree that the organ donation is a beautiful selfless act.

Protestant denominations have given their seal of approval to organ donations. The Lutheran Church refereed to  the act as manifestation of sacrificial love for people who are in need. The Presbyterian Church has encouraged its members to have Universal Donor Cards. The Seventh Day Adventist Church has a pediatric heart transplantation floor in its California hospital. Even the Amish, who have been seen to generally avoid  modern technology, allow organ donation in order to help others.

The Church of England has declared that it is the duty of a Christian to donate one’s organs. But the church stated that there are different views on whether an opt-in system was proper.

We believe  that Christianity and organ donation  are entwined  with each other as Christians we are taught to love our  neighbours.

The Merit of Self-Sacrifice    #Godinterest .

The Catholic Church has voiced out its support to donation. The late Pope John Paul II praised the work of transplant surgeons during an international conference in 2000, but he asked them to avoid transplants with stem cells. Former Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he is an organ donor.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Quakers do not object to the practice and leave it up to their members if they want to put up their organs for donation or have transplants.

Love one another is the most basic teaching of Christianity and we believe organ donation is one example of how you can apply it to your life.

Remember there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13) Being an organ donor is the Christian way of showing you care for your neighbors.

Visual Journalism for a Cause: The Waiting List | the Visual Student.

Most would agree that nothing’ could possibly be worse than when a chance to donate an organ is missed because of a  false belief that donation is prohibited.

 

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Jesus Christ the Original Blood Donor.

Ever Thought of Jesus as a Blood Donor? For  Ephesians 1.7  States “In Him We Have Redemption Through His Blood, the Forgiveness of Our Trespasses, According to the Riches of His Grace.    Christians should be encouraged to help others in need and look upon organ donation as an act of love, and a way of following Jesus’ example.

Sacrifice and Helping Others Are Key Themes Across All Forms of Christianity, and Therefore a Decision to Donate Organs Is Seen as a Positive Thing.

Is organ donation prohibited by your religion? Do you agree with organ donation?

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The Perfect Mission Field

If we were going to design the perfect mission field at Godinterest, here is what it might look like:
  1. It would be filled with millions of unsaved and accessible youth and young adults.
  2. It would be a place where people openly, regularly, and publicly share their opinions, thoughts, feelings, concerns, fears, and needs.
  3. It would be a place where people connect with other people in community, and people like and expect to meet new people.
  4. It would be a place where many people provide a picture and a little information about themselves so you can know a little about them before you communicate with them. It would be a place where it is okay to be creative, different, and to just be you.
  5. It would be a place where people openly debate, discuss, and exchange ideas on spiritual matters.
  6. It would be a place where people like to go and hang out.
  7. It would be fun and people would smile and laugh.
  8. It would be a place that is very close to home so we could get there quickly and getting there would not require immunizations, or passports, or plane trips and it would all be free.

The Truth Is, We Are Not Called to the Perfect Church; We Are Called to the Mission Field.

As we seek God’s will, it is helpful to analyze who we are: our abilities, our interests, our opportunities, the counsel of wise friends we respect, what gives us the greatest joy, and also the tug of our hearts.

This perfect mission field exists right now, down to the last detail. It exists on the Internet in a public online service that connects people in community: blogs, personal webpages, and discussion groups on Godinterest.

 

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