Biblical Handles

For the uninitiated, a “handle” in this case is a nickname used on the internet. I frequent Reef Central, and just now my eye caught the handle “john37″. My first thought was scripture reference, so I looked it up.

You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ – John 3:7

Now, I have no idea if that was his intent (I did ask and will update if he responds), but I think it’s neat anyway. His name is John, and he’s not 37 based on his birthday, so I have a sneaking suspicion. I’m not talking about spiritual handles, like mine (hisc1ay – I am God’s clay) or another friend’s (bled4me2, which is more witty if you know her), but speaking specifically of scripture-related names that are witty. Have you ever come across anything like this?

Update:
I just got a message back from John. “It was not my intent but as a Christian i’m glad to hear that you looked it up. Always encouraging. thank you. 37 has just been my favorite number since i was little and the numbers 3 and 7 are Biblical so another plus to the reasons i like it.” It’s too cool how I just had a feeling that there was more to this guy that a computer name. :)

-j

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Mac? No, Lou.

If you don’t know anything about computers or Abbott and Costello, this post is completely lost on you. But because it’s funny to me, I’m hoping someone else will find it funny. This is what the “Who’s On First” skit (video) might have sounded like if it was performed today…

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks. I’m setting up an office in my den and I’m thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name’s Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don’t own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name’s Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don’t know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals and track expenses. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let’s just say I’m sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue “W”.
COSTELLO: I’m going to click your blue “w” if you don’t start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That’s right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What’s bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn’t it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!
(A few days later)
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on “START”…………

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