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Geology LITE: Punctuated Equilibrium

chris vonada — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:32:18 +0000

Punctuated Equilibrium – that scientific theory of evolution stating that change occurs abruptly… in bursts… preceded and followed by long periods of… “stasis” … an extended state of sameness… This is contrasted with Phyletic Gradualism… once the dogma… the opposite of PE… PG is where change occurs gradually… smoothly… and continuously… The Punctuated Equilibrium theory is [...]

Book Review: “How Do You Kill 11 Million People?” by Andy Andrews

chris vonada — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:27:17 +0000

“Why the truth matters more than you think.” Andy takes us on an educational journey of how a leader misleads a whole bunch of folks into the gas chamber. Pretty sick thought. But true story. Then he takes this logic a step further… and encourages us to make wise choices when we select our leaders… [...]

A Thank You, On Golden Pond, And Random Thoughts About Writing

chris vonada — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:17:38 +0000

Today I wanted to say thank you… It was two years ago this month that I started this gig… so I wanted to say thank you in appreciation to everyone who has followed my journey and offered endless encouragement and support. It has been an interesting and exciting time in my life… and I know [...]

A Quite Different Point Of View

chris vonada — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:30:35 +0000

It was one year ago today that the door was opened… I learned a lot about people… I learned a lot about life… I learned a lot about God… I learned a lot about a lot of stuff that at times I wish I never learned a lot about… and yet, when it’s all said [...]

The Lion And The Lamb

chris vonada — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:35:37 +0000

I watched The Chronicles Of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe for the first time last week. … it inspired me to write about how Jesus was both the Lion and the Lamb. Narnia portrayed Jesus as the Lion. Strong and bold. Jesus gave it all for us. We needed that. We [...]

Geology LITE: The Lucky 7th… Input On The Next Mass Extinction

chris vonada — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:34:41 +0000

Scientists say there is another mass extinction coming… quite possibly already underway… or we’re on the brink… Discussed in a recent press release at the National Science Foundation website, there is evidence that the 6th “mass extinction” has begun. Climatic and environmental changes can have a dramatic impact on the delicate balance we find in [...]

Friends For A Season, A Reason, Or A Lifetime…

chris vonada — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:46:56 +0000

Friends are said to come into our lives for a season, reason or for a lifetime… I wanted to share with you today a poem that I ran across about the people who we cross paths with… very cool… Reason, Season, or Lifetime People come into your life for a reason, a season or a [...]

Leap-Frog

chris vonada — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:20:15 +0000

I’m writing today as a contributor to the Christian Writers Blog Chain. Our theme for this month is “Leap.” Christianwriters.com is an excellent place to network if you’re a Christian writer or author. “If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.” Rachael , my daughter. Today is her [...]

Book Review: Surprised By Laughter by Terry Lindvall, Ph.D.

chris vonada — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:28:38 +0000

Surprised By Laughter by Terry Lindvall, Ph.D., is subtitled “The comic world of C.S. Lewis.” As I am a huge fan of C.S. Lewis, so I thought this would be a great book to check out. I think it would be excellent for anyone who is a student of Lewis and would like to know [...]

Believe: And You Say?

chris vonada — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:35:04 +0000

One of my goals for this year is to learn more about the word “believe” … “Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of [...]