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The Stumbling Block
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by Johann Christoph Arnold

I have often wondered why we are paying so much attention to Al-Qaeda leaders. We never seem to get tired of hearing about Osama Bin Laden and how our government almost had him in its grasp. Lower-level terrorists are housed at Guantanamo Bay, costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The alleged 9-11 ringleaders are being prosecuted right in Manhattan, not far from where almost 3000 Americans lost their lives, forcing their families to relive the nightmare. But while we are consumed with the hunt for Bin Laden and defeating Al-Qaeda, we are unwilling to admit that there is another leader who really paralyses many with fear. This leader wields more power, and has more followers, than Obama and Osama combined. His name is Jesus. He was born in poverty, in a stable. His birth was announced by angels who said, “Fear not! I bring you good tidings of great joy.” This message is so strong that it will answer all the ills that face our society.... [more]

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THE DECLINE OF THE EMERGING CHURCH(?)
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    Come and create your own MONOTATION
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    by Spencer Burke

    LIVE WORKSHOP

    Whether your camera is a cellphone, pocket, digital or professional SLR, bring it along with you to this 2 hour hands on workshop - learn by doing.

    Spencer Burke will kick off our time with a quick overview and vision for MONOTATION. Then the group will walk around "Old Town" with Spencer available for feed back. He will point out possible images to capture. Then the group can share, learn and collaborate with each other on the word they may use for they MONOTATION. Check out what they look like here http://MONOTATION.com

    Saturday, November 28, 2009, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Old Town - Subway, 1125 2nd Street, Sacramento, CA

    This could be a great way to set the pace/focus for the holiday season and meet some new, creative people.

    LIVE REMOTE CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

    Come join a group that will link-up for the first 15mins. over Ustream with Spencer Burke sharing the "what and how" of MONOTATION. Then your host will facilitate locally while you photography and collaborate on your creations. When your ready come post your MONOTATION and get feed back at http://MONOTATION.ning.com If you want to gather a group and do this in your town or if you want to just follow from your home and shot around your neighbor please do. Then join us on the Ning group and post yours as well...

    ALBUQUERQUE - NM
    Host - Sarah Sayles ( Sa Say )
    Date - Saturday, November 28, 2009
    Time - 11:00am - 1:00pm (local time)
    Location - Old Town Plaza, 303 Romero St. NW (So I have found out that the plaza is a city-provided hotspot. We'll just meet out there in the park unless the weather is bad.)
    RSVP to dsrtrosy@hotmail.com or call (505) 688-3933 for details.

    OAKLAND - CA
    Host - John O'Hara
    Date - Saturday, November 28, 2009
    Time - 10:00am - 12 noon (local time)
    Location - 51st and Telegraph in Oakland's Temescal District.
    RSVP to jfohara@gmail.com or call (510) 499-8218 for details.

    JOIN US ON THE WEB LIVE 10:00am PST
    Saturday, November 28, 2009
    http://www.ustream.tv/channel/monotation

    BE PART OF THE MONOTATION COMMUNITY
    http://MONOTATION.ning.com
    See, rate and share MONOTATIONs from the group. Tweet, blog and comment on other people's MONOTATIONs. Our desire is to encourage people to take a moment to reflect, center and meditate - using a simple image with one word to evoke understanding, love, self-refection, creativity, celebration, integration... Invite your friends and spread one image/word.

    CREATE YOU OWN MONOTATION
    Here's How
    1) Take or choose one picture
    2) Pick one word that describes your image
    3) Modify your photo and add your word here - http://www.rollip.com
    4) Post/share your creation here - http://MONOTATION.ning.com... [more]

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