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 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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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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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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August 09, 2007

In Defense of “In the Garden”

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May 16, 2007

Pitfalls I have Fallen Into

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November 20, 2006

“Take with you words, and turn to the Lord”

My prayer requests are stepping stones on a steep, rocky slope. My words are little mountain goats; hopping, leaping, skipping, stepping from one stone to.... (Click here to read this post.)
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December 19, 2005

Confessions of Stupidly Typical (?) Young Man

Spirituality and stupidity mingled. I was 17 when I wrote the following words. Just the day before I had penned a gut-wrenching, gonna-be-the-next-David-Brainerd entry. Then.... (Click here to read this post.)
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December 16, 2005

Confessions of an MK

As is usual for me, toward the end of the year I begin perusing through old journals in order to induce myself into a frame.... (Click here to read this post.)
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November 18, 2005

Confessions of a Biographile II

The Necessity of Biographies I would urge you, my friends, to read biographies of choice servants of God. I do not think it is a.... (Click here to read this post.)
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November 17, 2005

Confessions of a Biographile

(date) I cannot endure David Brainerd’s journals. I have read it in the past, but now I read with different eyes. Before I read academically.... (Click here to read this post.)
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November 15, 2005

Dreams and Confessions

I’m starting a new category: confessions. Ever since the eleventh year of my life I have journaled off and on. If I am sufficiently removed.... (Click here to read this post.)
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