{"id":4597,"date":"2011-02-05T15:26:16","date_gmt":"2011-02-05T21:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.markmallett.com\/blog\/?p=4597"},"modified":"2017-04-17T22:01:46","modified_gmt":"2017-04-18T02:01:46","slug":"ow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.markmallett.com\/blog\/ow\/","title":{"rendered":"Ow","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.markmallett.com\/blog\/wp-images\/laptop_smoking.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"300\" width=\"254\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>WELL, <\/strong>I figured it would happen sooner or later. My computer died. After three years of faithful service to this blog, my computer has gone to micro-chip heaven (though purgatory is not out of the question.) <\/p>\n<p> <!--more--> <\/p>\n<p>In fact, I was in the middle of writing a series to answer a reader&#8217;s question on <em>what exactly is coming<\/em> in the world. One of those things is that the Church is going to be stripped of many things she relies on. I just didn&#8217;t think quite yet! Seriously, I&#8217;ve borrowed a computer for a moment to write you this message. However, my research and files are &quot;stuck&quot; on a backup drive until I buy a replacement computer (my logic board and video card are &quot;toast&quot;). The other thing I am preparing to write you about concerns a certain Woman whose heel is known for crushing a certain serpent. Hence, we&#8217;ve noticed a ridiculous number of things &quot;breaking&quot; around here the past month or so. Perhaps it&#8217;s just coincidence.<\/p>\n<p>And so, once again, I must beg from my readers. If there is someone who might be able to help me purchase a new computer so that I can continue writing you, I would be deeply grateful. I need a laptop (Mac brand) so that I can also work on the road. The total cost with taxes will be $2600.<\/p>\n<p>The other side of the coin is&#8230; I get to live in a fantasy world for a few days. I admit I have daydreams of backing over my computer or tossing it out of a high-rise window. Is it just me, or do you long for simplicity too?<\/p>\n<p>Thank you in advance to whomever can help out. I know these are tough times, but as usual, our entire ministry and livelihood are dependent on God&#8217;s providence. But He&#8217;s always provided what we need, so often through your generosity. 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