http://homepage.mac.com/jonathan_fisher.mac/iblog/B424721812 fisherblog@mac.com © Jonathan Fisher Sun, 17 Apr 2005 22:21:23 -0400 Sun, 17 Apr 2005 22:21:29 -0400 iBlog 1.4.0 here's the deal. I have been rather busy and I finally got around to putting up an entry. Here is an awesome picture of me and my sister at my wedding!!! ]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2005 22:21:19 -0400 Can it be said that religion is relational? Today we had an exercise where we chaplains sat in a circle and discussed what formed us in our walk with Christ. We did this in small groups. My group had five chaplains in it. The other chaplains spoke of cognitive and intellectual studies. They brought books and sermons that they had read showing how these shaped who they were and what they had become.
I had forgotten the project and had to think through it just before we met. As I sat and thought through what had shaped me I pulled up several pictures on my computer. ]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2005 10:46:17 -0500 Someone has said... ]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2005 10:34:22 -0500 I wish all of you the Happiest of Easters. May His love and grace be with you all as you reflect and rejoice in the Resurrection. ]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2005 14:26:04 -0500 What does one do when God seems to destroy what they are and who they are? Its a paradigm through which many interpret the world. If God does all that happens (in other words, He actively "pushes the button") to us in life, then certain truths are a reality. What follows are some thoughts regarding an event and what that means about God. In this I have to note that it is the Word that tells us about God and not circumstances. I would be interested on anyone else's thoughts on the matter... ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2005 08:56:42 -0500 The military is moving toward a Joint Operations model. This means that all the branches are working together. Just so you understand the issues involved here, note what the order "go and secure that building" means to the various services: ]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:35:54 -0500 I suppose a little explanation is in order. I noted yesterday the Wesleyan (Methodist) teaching of Christian Perfectionism. Here's the deal... ]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2005 15:52:35 -0500 This is an interesting term that defines a broad spectrum of Army activities. The word "Spiritual" according to the Army simply refers to the mental aspect of the soldier. To me, it has a much deeper connotation, however, as a chaplain, I need to help the soldier be mentally stable. (Blah, Blah, Blah - ok, I've said what was needed) ]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2005 11:14:03 -0500 I know that I should be listening, but this slide was so funny I thought I'd share... ]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2005 14:40:14 -0500 I went to see the boys of the 2/121 yesterday. It was ear.y when I left and it was so late when I left I ended up staying in a motel halfway between Ft Stewart and Ft Jackson. What a day! ]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2005 17:07:37 -0500 Oh, and here's another one you need to know - UMT (Unit Ministry Team) it means me and my chaplain assistant. (The MOS number is 56M)

Oh, and I've started to drink coffee - go figure... ]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2005 20:31:30 -0500 Here's how it works. There is the 48th BDE (Brigade) its connected to the 3rd ID (Infantry Division) WIthin the BDE there are six battalions. ]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2005 20:09:45 -0500 This morning we had a "prayer breakfast." Now, this is not like what you think a prayer breakfast is - in the Army its a function that people go to. Its not church, you read general prayers and the speaker talks for a bit. I was the music chairperson. ]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2005 11:08:52 -0500 Its boring in class...again... thoughts on a rainy day... ]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2005 10:42:33 -0500 Now, this is where its at! If only Dr. Mapes could be here to teach this class. Even though its a saturday, I am not so unhappy about being in class - mostly because we are studying ethics. The central question is: when faced with a situation - is "divine command theory" good enough? Can you say, "its right or wrongs because God says so?" ]]> Sat, 05 Mar 2005 23:40:08 -0500