Lost in Space?

Happy Pentecost to everyone! And for anyone who is keeping track, today is the commemoration for Matthias the Apostle. Technically number 13, Matthias took the place of Judas after Judas committed suicide. Matthias was chosen because he had been with the disciples from the beginning of the mission (a reminder that there were always more than just 12) and he had known Jesus. It's striking to think that discipleship and even apostleship work that way. The Spirit moves and selects the right people for the task, guiding each of us towards a place of purpose.

Between my father's illness, traveling and meetings for the church it's been hard to do much blogging lately. However, thanks some recent birthday gifts, I've been able to acquire a pretty amazing new device. See it here for further inspection http://eeepc.asus.com/global/
The EeePC is no larger than a paperback beach book or a paper daytimer. However, it has the much of the functionality of a notebook computer. To add to my joy, it runs a custom Linux desktop that is perfect for the form factor. And yes, even though it is small, it is possible to type on the keyboard. I am actually writing this post on the Eee. This little 2 lb. wonder will replace my turbo-charged widescreen laptop for traveling and off site meetings, I can pack it in its case and carry it like a datebook.

I tested out the media player yesterday, and was able to drop my music collection from the laptop to an 8G SDHC card. In addition, I've ripped a couple of movies I own and put them on the SDHC as well. The Eee makes a pretty sharp movie player for the road. The fullscreen mode was clear and sharp. Just plug in the headphones and enjoy your flight/train/bus.

Tonight we're holding the second class for the month of May, offering some basic perspective on Lutheran Christianity and our confessional history. If you're a local reading this, stop by Trinity Lutheran in Worcester at 5:45 for class followed by a community dinner and a contemplative worship.