Christians in North Korea burned with molten iron

http://www.worldmag.com/articles/12885

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* In one prison, a warden hung a Christian man upside down and ordered him to deny his beliefs. Eventually the warden stabbed at him and pushed him to the ground, ordering 6,000 prisoners to trample him to death.
* Eight prisoners stayed silent when told to deny the existence of heaven, so an infuriated prison official ordered other inmates to pour molten iron over them.
* Some reports say Christian prisoners are deliberately crippled so they cannot walk; others are left naked and so starved they eat the rats scampering in their prison cells raw.

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Please pray for this country, and for the Christians in it.

When Will I See You Again?

"When Will I See You Again?" by The Three Degrees



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And, for you Japan-o-philes out there:

You might be a gamer...

You might be a gamer if:...
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My favorites:

If you’ve ever spent more money in a week on games than on groceries, you might be a gamer.

If you take a German language course just so you can read the original rules, you might be a gamer.

If your dream vacation includes a small bag of clothes and a large empty suitcase, you might be a gamer.
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Hahaha... Man, as for that last one, I would love to go to Essen.

Yay for Board Games!

For those of you who don't know, I have a wide range of interests, from knitting and cooking, to theology, to board games.

Now, I realize that many people, when they think of board games (which, depending on your definition, can include some card games), think of games like Monopoly, Clue, or Scrabble, and they don't realize that there is so much more out there in the world of board games.

Recently, a few games have become popular in bookstores, such as Apples to Apples, which have expanded some views and mindsets concerning boardgames. But, still, there is so much more out there.

One day, you might find yourself having to plan out an event for the youth in your church.

Or perhaps you find yourself and some of those around you with some afternoon free.

Or, I don't know, maybe you are tired of paying so much for your electricity bill after spending so much time on your PS3, XBOX360, or Wii. Well, if I may, let me make a suggestion: board games.

So, if you want to get into board games, let me make a few suggestions:

- For beginners, for people who only think of Milton-Bradley or Parker Brothers, let me suggest a few simple but fun games that will really whet your appetite.

- Settlers of Catan
- Bang!
- Ticket to Ride
- Carcassonne
- Set

These are games which anybody can pick up, and they're loads of fun.

- Now, if you are looking for something a bit heavier, a bit meatier, and perhaps a little more obscure, let me suggest:
- Modern Art
- 10 Days in Europe

- And, if you want something really meaty, somthing to really sink your teeth into, let me suggest:
- Puerto Rico

And here is a game which you should never, ever buy:
- Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot

Well, I hope you get hooked on board games, as I have. I'll add some Board Game links to my sidebar. Happy Gaming!

yup

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Unhappy meat :(

Maybe someone will enjoy that too.

From here.

Happy Meat!

from here.

I just thought there might be someone who would enjoy that picture.

Updates

Happy Easter everyone! My Easter went relatively well, and I hope yours did too.

So, what can I mention?...:
- Last Saturday, I was Chrismated, which means that I am now officially Orthodox. Yay! Thank you to all those who were able to make it out to the ceremony.
- My weekend went well, although I could have used more and better sleep. But, I'll take what I can get.
- Oh, I got into Americorps! ^_________^ I just need to send in a few more forms.

Christ Is Risen!

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by his death, and unto those in the tombs he is bestowing life.

CHIST IS RISEN!