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Hi, and welcome to the Amalgamation. It has a terrible name, but it mainly just refers to the fact that it's an attempt to streamline my other blogs into one cohesive unit. Here you'll find A Humble Art Folio, Visual Diary of the Fizzy, and fizzy musings, all rolled into one. Most of it relates to my 'art,' that is, my attempts to illustrate my way through life! I'm an Australian wife, mother and uni student who loves art, books, and heaps more. Thanks for visiting! **For Art Folio images, click on the image to view it in larger format.** [Updated approximately weekly. To receive updates when new posts appear, sign up for the RSS feed.]
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Bible Gateway’s Verse of the Day
- James 1:21
  “Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.”
CityLife Church, Victoria, Australia Podcast
- Wisdom For Life - Money Wise July 15, 2009
  In this message, Mark Conner shares practical principles of financial management from the Book of Proverbs.
  Mark Conner
- The Church and Sexuality July 2, 2009
  In this message, Mark Conner interviews Deb Hirsch about the topic of sexuality, with a special focus on the issue of homosexuality. Listen in for a helpful, informative, and challenging conversation.
  Mark Conner interviews Deb Hirsch
- The Normal Christian Life - Part Six July 1, 2009
  In this six part series Mark looks at what it means to be a follower of Jesus, including some essential foundations of faith. He then gives practical advice on how you can grow as a Christian - making use of the kind of spiritual disciplines modelled and taught by Jesus himself. You will find this teaching both inspirational and relevant no matter where you […]
  Mark Conner
- The Normal Christian Life - Part Five June 23, 2009
  In this six part series Mark looks at what it means to be a follower of Jesus, including some essential foundations of faith. He then gives practical advice on how you can grow as a Christian - making use of the kind of spiritual disciplines modelled and taught by Jesus himself. You will find this teaching both inspirational and relevant no matter where you […]
  Mark Conner
- The Normal Christian Life - Part Four June 23, 2009
  In this six part series Mark looks at what it means to be a follower of Jesus, including some essential foundations of faith. He then gives practical advice on how you can grow as a Christian - making use of the kind of spiritual disciplines modelled and taught by Jesus himself. You will find this teaching both inspirational and relevant no matter where you […]
  Mark Conner
- The Normal Christian Life - Part Three June 2, 2009
  In this six part series Mark looks at what it means to be a follower of Jesus, including some essential foundations of faith. He then gives practical advice on how you can grow as a Christian - making use of the kind of spiritual disciplines modelled and taught by Jesus himself. You will find this teaching both inspirational and relevant no matter where you […]
  Mark Conner
- The Normal Christian Life - Part Two May 21, 2009
  In this six part series Mark looks at what it means to be a follower of Jesus, including some essential foundations of faith. He then gives practical advice on how you can grow as a Christian - making use of the kind of spiritual disciplines modelled and taught by Jesus himself. You will find this teaching both inspirational and relevant no matter where you […]
  Mark Conner
- The Normal Christian Life May 6, 2009
  In this six part series Mark looks at what it means to be a follower of Jesus, including some essential foundations of faith. He then gives practical advice on how you can grow as a Christian - making use of the kind of spiritual disciplines modelled and taught by Jesus himself. You will find this teaching both inspirational and relevant no matter where you […]
  Mark Conner
- Lamentations - Where is my Happy Ending? April 22, 2009
  Everyone loves a happy ending ... but what do you do when life isn't working out that way for you? In this message, Nicole Conner draws helpful principles from the book of Lamentations for dealing with those difficult times of life that come everyone's way.
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- Generations Speak April 17, 2009
  Today there are multiple generations interacting and doing life together. Learning to understand and relate to people of different ages is crucial for us as Christ-followers. In this practical message, Nicole Conner and her son, Josiah, share some insights aimed at helping this become a reality.
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Creation on the Web
- Deconstructing Darwin: Darwin, Spurgeon and the 'black dog' July 15, 2009
  How consistent Darwinism eliminates any ultimate meaning in life.
- Reaching out at Roswell July 14, 2009
  Thousands flock to Roswell to commemorate an alleged alien crash landing, but it is really about exploring and trying to understand their place in the universe.
- Where did all the water come from? July 13, 2009
  Skeptics object that there could not have been enough water for Noah
- Citizens for Science and NCSE cartoons July 11, 2009
  Evolutionists should stop using creationist straw men and promoting abusive ad hominem arguments.
- Mostly masterful defence of Christianity; pity it's slack on creation July 10, 2009
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- Galileo Quadricentennial July 9, 2009
  On the 400th anniversary of Galileo turning his telescope to the heavens, misotheists gloat about ?science vs. religion?. But it was science vs. science, and Galileo never renounced his faith.
- Deconstructing Darwin: Darwin's 'yard apes' July 8, 2009
  A deadly hurricane exposes an even deadlier philosophy.
- What ever happened to 'sin'?: A response to the UK Equality Bill July 7, 2009
  Under the Bill churches could be forced to employ practising homosexuals.
- A tasty morsel—left uneaten July 6, 2009
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- When was Cain conceived? And is CMI 'male dominated'? July 4, 2009
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Culture Watch – Australia
- More Bad Consequences of the Sexual Revolution July 14, 2009
  In 1956 Harvard sociologist Pitirim Sorokin wrote The American Sex Revolution. In it he said, “This sex revolution is as important as the most dramatic political or economic upheaval. It is changing the lives of men and women more radically than any other revolution of our time. . . . Any considerable change in marriage [...]
- Muddled Thinking on War, Peace and Justice July 14, 2009
  The broad topic of war and peace is a complex, multifaceted one which requires careful, prayerful and mature reflection. There are many considerations that need to be taken into account when seeking to properly discuss this issue: biblical, theological, ethical, historical, philosophical, geopolitical, and so on. It requires more than bumper sticker moralisi […]
- In Europe its Lobsters In, Babies Out July 13, 2009
  What do you call a continent which cares more about the rights and wellbeing of crabs, lobsters, and even the common octopus, than it does about unborn babies? Just in case you cannot come up with anything, let me suggest a few possibilities: deranged, degenerate, despicable and delirious. And just to keep the alliteration going: [...]
- Fifteen Helpful New Books on Apologetics July 12, 2009
  Apologetics is concerned with demonstrating the reasonableness of Christianity’s truth claims, and answering objections to them. With over 230 articles on the topic, this website is obviously quite heavily involved with Christian apologetics. And there is a lot of helpful material out there to help us in this task. An increasing array of new worthwhile [...] […]
- Homeschooling and the War Against Children July 12, 2009
  Children are our future. The way our children develop determines how society develops. And when ideological battles are being fought in a culture, children are the trophy. Those who can control the children will be able to control a culture. That is why totalitarian states always seek to get control of children, especially from very early [...]
- On Being a Pilgrim People July 10, 2009
  The relationship between the people of God and the world which God has created is a lengthy and complex subject. Christians have had different ideas about how we should relate to this present world. It is not my intention here to even remotely seek to properly enter into that enormous discussion. But a few quick points [...]
- Redundant Males, Redundant Humanity July 9, 2009
  Two recent bioethics announcements have added a few more nails to the coffin of humanity. While these new biomedical breakthroughs promise much about medical research, cures, and progress, what they are really about is the end of man – both as the male gender, and as humanity. The two recent reports both have to do [...]
- A review of The Darwin Myth. By Benjamin Wiker. July 7, 2009
  Regnery, 2009. With this year being a celebration of the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth, and the 150th anniversary of his Origin of the Species, there has been much hagiography produced about Darwin. While many biographies try to paint Darwin as a secular saint, Wiker is willing to ask hard question about his life and teachings. This [...]
- By the Rivers of Babylon July 5, 2009
  One of the saddest and most shattering passages in the whole of the Bible is Psalm 137:1-4: “By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. There on the poplars we hung our harps, for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, ‘Sing [...]
- Truth and Christianity July 3, 2009
  The Christian religion places a tremendous premium on truth. If Christianity is not true, then it is not worth following. Indeed, that is the ultimate test as to whether a religion should be followed or not. All other reasons may well be secondary at best. People should not just choose Christianity because it works, although it [...]
LifeNews Feeds
- Senate Panel Continues Promoting Abortion in Health Care, More Votes Expected
  Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Senate committee on Monday defeated four new amendments by pro-life advocates determined to stop a health care restructuring bill from paying for and promoting abortions. However, the decrement in the makeup of the Senate has made it so pro-life advocates are losing most committee and floor votes.
- House Subcommittee Further Strips Funding for Abstinence Education Efforts
  hington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A House subcommittee last week further stripped the ability of community abstinence education programs to obtain federal funds for their work. Led by pro-abortion Rep. David Obey, a Wisconsin Democrat, a House appropriations subcommittee stripped even more funding from the federal budget.
- Pro-Life Advocates Take Justice Ginsburg to Task for Racist Abortion Comments
  Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life advocates are taking Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to task for her comments about the Roe v. Wade abortion case that appeared racist. Last week, in an interview with the New York Times, Ginsburg says she once supported Roe for population control reasons targeting minorities.
- Norma McCorvey, of Roe v. Wade Abortion Case, Arrested at Sotomayor Hearing
  Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Norma McCorvey, the former Jane Roe of the Roe v. Wade case that allowed virtually unlimited abortions throughout pregnancy, was arrested on Monday at the hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. McCorvey was one of a handful of pro-life advocates who interrupted the hearings.
- Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Signs Pro-Life Bills Limiting Abortions, Helping Women
  Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed into law a package of pro-life bills that would limit abortions by banning the partial-birth abortion procedure, helping women and teens, and protecting pro-life health care workers. Brewer's signature is a change from the days when ex-Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed all pro-life bills.
- European Court of Human Rights Moves Key Abortion Case to Grand Chamber
  Strasbourg, France (LifeNews.com) -- The European Court of Human Rights has moved a key abortion case to its Grand Chamber, making the international effects of its decision even greater. The case involves the Ireland law that bans most abortions and the move could have more of a legal effect on the court's member states.
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