September 27, 2007

Confessions of Irreverence

From time to time when enough water has gone under the bridge and I feel I can share journal entries without risking the appearance of.... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 21, 2007

K4T and Pirates.

There are no pirates in K4T, thank God! Founder and President of Kids 4 Truth (and friend) sent me an email with some concern that.... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 20, 2007

Pirates Culture in the Church

Last night my daughter and I were having an after service daddy-daughter date at the Baskin Robbins (buy 1 sundae, get one free). I was.... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 19, 2007

Trans-racial Adoption

This is very good. Dan Cruver interviews Thabiti Anyawilbe on trans-racial adoption. This subject is particularly close to my heart, and I am glad Dan.... (Click here to read this post.)
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Dissidens’ Dream Job

Liturgical Referee.The only bummer is that they do not have a signal for failure to use Palestrina..... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 18, 2007

News Flash! Women more moody; Men more impulsive

What would we know without these studies?.... (Click here to read this post.)
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Hatto Tip: Experts Don’t Always Know What They’re Talking About

I am officially a non-expert. The extent of my vocabulary around the savants is “Huh?” But I am not one to drown in my drool.... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 17, 2007

Catechism at Home

You learn things from your drinking buddies. Go to Joe Fleener’s house and you’ll get a FRESH cup of coffee made with THAT-DAY roasted and.... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 13, 2007

Christian Cautions

On Thursday mornings I meet with a small group of men from our church. Lately we have been reading Jonathan Edwards’ “Christian Cautions: The Necessity.... (Click here to read this post.)
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Conception Day – To Want or Not To Want Children: This is the Question

In case you missed it, yesterday was Conception Day. At least so it was in a Russian province. (HT: MC) It’s a cool deal. You.... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 12, 2007

The God Who Hides

“We can understand nothing of God’s works unless we accept the principle that he wished to blind some and enlighten others” (Blaise Pascal). Years ago.... (Click here to read this post.)
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Funny Advice for Singles

There is one group of believers in the Body of Christ that I thoroughly enjoy: singles. Obviously, many of them are very interested in changing.... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 11, 2007

Arvo Pärt and my Devotions

For what it’s worth, it’s Arvo Pärt’s birthday today. The genius is 71, I think. I couldn’t help but think of his De profundis this.... (Click here to read this post.)
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JMac and AIG on EC

Here’s a good article on the Emerging Church. HT: Keith Kilburn.... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 10, 2007

Qualifying Principles of the Great Commission

Missions is not missions unless it is the Commission All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach.... (Click here to read this post.)
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A Need for a Reversal of Features in Christian Worship Today

Iain Murray on the hymns of John Newton (1725-1807): A consideration of this penitential note in Newton’s hymnody must lead one to reflect on what.... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 07, 2007

The Duty of Anger

As far as your person is concerned, you must not get angry with anyone regardless of the injury he may have done to you. But.... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 06, 2007

Pascal on Reason

You make the applications: We know the truth not only through our reason but also through our heart. It is through the latter that we.... (Click here to read this post.)
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A Great Voice is Silenced

I guess it’s never too late to learn about great music. Some people are hearing opera today for the first time. It’s often that way..... (Click here to read this post.)
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September 05, 2007

D. James Kennedy in Glory

D. James Kennedy went to Glory last night (HT: Justin Taylor). The word is that he died peacefully in his sleep. This man’s ministry had.... (Click here to read this post.)
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