I was first introduced to Greek mythology at the age of seven, and – sorry, Calvert School – I found it depressing. I still do. Take one look at the ancient Grecian pantheon, and it’s not surprising that faith in mere men (i.e., philosophers and politicians) effectively displaced a more primitive faith in capricious gods and goddesses. Greek myths might make successful entertainment, but I suspect, as a religious foundation, it would’ve made people desperate. What better illustration is there than the story of the Trojan War? Deities are bitter (Eris), cowardly (Zeus), and vain and revengeful (Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera). It’s impossible to please all of them at the same time. People are fated to die as a result.
When Jesus declared “No one can serve two masters” (Matthew 6:24), He was addressing selfish desire. However, I think that the verse easily could apply to those who might have tried to appease multiple deities at once. There’s no hope seeking protection from a host of jealous gods and goddesses, each demanding undivided loyalty. As Christians, our God is unique, so we can focus on what pleases Him and concern ourselves with only His judgment. As difficult as that might be sometimes, we don’t have to constantly watch out for His competition.
This post’s topic is based on the Wednesday Devotional Theme covered tonight at Alhambra Church of Christ.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
My Etsy Treasury: Homo economicus
'Homo economicus' by gbychan
Giving the 'dismal science' a fun and feminine side.
 I'm Back By Popular... $3.95 |  You must be the best ju... $11.00 |  Labor Economics $65.00 |  Raven Crow and a Grave ... $8.95 |
 Economic Downturn cloth... $45.00 |  Economy . HAPPiNESS . L... $2.50 |  Moneta, goddess of mint... $425.00 |  Business and Economics ... $65.00 |
 Eco Baby "Fuel Eff... $15.00 |  Fun Humorous Enamel Pin... $3.50 |  Pink Shell and Coin Ear... $14.00 |  love and compassion are... $1.50 |
 Sterling STOCK MARKET B... $12.00 |  Mixed Media Illustratio... $11.00 |  Vintage Letterpress Blo... $12.00 |  Unemployment Garden Sig... $27.00 |
Monday, April 16, 2012
Yes, My Mommy’s on YouTube
Most of my readers are aware that my mother, Karen of the previously mentioned Karen’s Devotions, was a homeschooling parent. Fewer know that before, during, and after that, she also has been a Math lecturer at a local state university. Her specialty lies in fractal geometry, and one of her longtime hobbies has been the Japanese paper-folding art of origami. Last Saturday, at a teaching conference, she presented on “The Hyperbolic Paraboloid: Exploring the Mystery,” serving her audience popcorn and Pringles to illustrate real-world saddle shapes. Her supplemental video “Origami Hyperbolic Paraboloid” shows how the viewer can create the rarely discussed 3-D truncated version. Take a look!
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