Dear Eschatologistical friends,

That's symbolic for "Howdy".  I'm bowing out of this conversation that I 
started but will be back after the Holidays for more fun in exegesis.  I am 
sincere when I say that this list keeps me alive and growing; not that I am 
right "all" the time.  My wife's family used to live in New Orleans but due 
to Katrina have since been relocated to Baton Rouge.  A large and mostly 
catholic family, it will be interesting to see how they are coping.  I pray 
that I won't insult them but maybe challenge them to consider the God who 
brings meaning to life, literally.  Sorry, I couldn't help pun-ing some of 
you.  Happy holidays to all, Doug Skiles