NowTHINK!AboutIt

Review: Krups GVX212 Coffee Grinder

January 28, 2015 by EnnisP Leave a Comment

A Coffee Drinker’s
Best Friend

I’ve tried several different grinders in my search for a great brew but none have been as reliable as my KRUPS GVX212 Coffee Grinder.

My Krups is over two years old and I grind enough coffee each day for at least 12 cappucchinos. It’s still going strong.

It comes with two settings: one for quantity (2 to 12 cups) and one for coarseness of the grind. The hopper holds enough beans to last us about a day and a half.

I’ve enjoyed mine so much I recently bought one for my son’s family but I had ulterior motives. It was as much for me as them. His cheap multipurpose grinders made our visits a constant irritation.

He now loves his Krups and wonders why he didn’t upgrade sooner. Even His friends enjoy it.

Would I recommend it. Absolutely! I give it 6 out of a possible 5 stars!!

For several years the price has remained under $60.

8 Basic Truths About Church

January 25, 2015 by EnnisP Leave a Comment

Jesus Made The Church Simple
Humans Complicated It

When a person first becomes a Christian they simultaneously develop an interest in church. Not traditional church. Not denominational structures or buildings but gathering.

With a new heart comes a strong sense of belonging and Christians naturally gravitate to church, wandering blindly into different settings not really knowing what to expect.

New believers aren’t looking for the historical church or traditional church or formal or modern or liberal or conservative church. Mega or mini isn’t the issue. It’s church. It’s a place to gather. They go, and often find themselves fitting in somewhere.

The churches to which they attach can be quite different but there are basic qualities that should be evident wherever they land. This post lists several.

The following ideas are taken from Matthew 18:15-25 which you can read here. [Read more…] about 8 Basic Truths About Church

Insights On The Jaguars Following 2014 Season

January 7, 2015 by EnnisP Leave a Comment

American Football Appeals
To Analytical Minds
Everywhere

My friend, David, was born and raised in South Africa (and very naturally lives and breathes rugby) but through American friends was introduced to American football. He’s now a football believer and follows the game more closely than most Americans. He’s also got a very keen analytical mind (he’s in the law profession) and remembers everything he reads or hears.

Fortunately, he’s also a Jaguars fan so at the end of the 2014 season I asked for his thoughts on how the head coach, Gus Bradley, was doing. Following was his response. [Read more…] about Insights On The Jaguars Following 2014 Season

Book Review: The Green Ember by S. D. Smith

January 5, 2015 by EnnisP Leave a Comment

Designed For Children
Written For Everyone

The Green Ember is a great story written well. Rabbits are the heroes, wolves and hawks the villains.

The story is full of intrigue, adventure, action, mystery, surprise and struggle, but with a good mix of humor and playfulness. Written for children but in a way adults will enjoy.

The characters (the good guys) depict personal growth, sacrifice, humility, loyalty, trust, wisdom and dedication. The bad guys do what we expect bad guys to do. The story encourages us to visualize, believe in and work toward a future we cannot see.

Problems are created and resolved. Empathy is felt for those being wronged and disgust for those causing it. You’ll easily recognize and identify with the characters: the strong, the weak, the frustrated and the struggling.

Get a FREE Kindle Reading App for any device (PC, Mac, Smartphones, Tablets) at Amazon.com

A few phrases I loved: [Read more…] about Book Review: The Green Ember by S. D. Smith

8 Truths About Baptism

December 12, 2014 by EnnisP Leave a Comment

Is Form More Important
Than Heart

Should you get baptized or should you not? That’s one question.

Another question, and one that is a little more difficult to answer is if you do get baptized, which baptism is best?

Those are important questions because Baptism is a Christian basic. It’s universal. It applies to every believer but there are differences of opinion on this practice.

Some believe baptism saves or at least puts one in the right place to be saved. Others believe it has nothing to do with salvation.

Some believe infants should be baptized. Others believe they shouldn’t.

Some believe baptism can be administered by pouring or sprinkling. Others believe full bodily immersion is required.

Some believe baptism can only be administered by qualified individuals. Others believe any Christian can baptize any Christian candidate.

Some believe only their denomination’s baptism is legitimate. Others believe that’s an unnecessary restriction.

Some believe the form is all important – only immersion is allowed. Others believe the heart of the individual is more important than the form.

Like belief, the decision to be baptized is individual. Unlike belief, you can’t fake it.

Probably no Christian basic has been debated more than baptism and the debates weren’t lighthearted. History records much feuding over this issue even to the point of drawing blood.

The Bible says much more about belief (faith) than baptism but what it says is important. Here are the facts:

John the Baptist initiated the tradition of baptism.
The high number of baptisms was evidence of John’s effectiveness.
Jesus was baptized by John, even though John questioned this.
Jesus first disciples were baptized by John.
Jesus taught his followers to continue the tradition of baptism.
From the Day of Pentecost onward disciples new believers were baptized. The practice stuck.
Paul taught that baptism symbolized the death, burial and resurrection of Christ.

From these facts we can isolate several takeaways: [Read more…] about 8 Truths About Baptism