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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Government control
I really don’t want to be or to come across like one of those black helicopter conspiracy theory nuts, but we have been down this road of unfettered Federal government control before. It was not pretty then and it will … Continue reading
Posted in culture, politics
Tagged abortion, control, corporatism, embryonic stem cell research, eugenics, fascism, Fernald School, government, jonah goldberg, liberalism, socialism, utopia, utopians
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truth in love
Paul reminded the Ephesian church that only with truth would there be mature Christian unity and only if truth was spoken in love. Truth cannot be ducked or minimized in any way, but it must be softened with compassion. It … Continue reading
evolution doubts
Keith Mathison has reviewed James Le Fanu’s book Why Us?: How Science Rediscovered the Mystery of Ourselves. It sounds interesting: What is potentially more interesting in this case is that Le Fanu does not raise his doubts from the perspective … Continue reading
"tolerance" is a one-way street
Have you noticed that “tolerance” these days is a one way street. Basically it means we all have to like and celebrate whatever gets crammed down our throat and in return we get to be mocked hated and ridiculed. As … Continue reading
Posted in culture
Tagged homosexual marriage, miss california, perez hilton, sermon on the mount
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Wisdom
Driscoll is doing a series of articles on spiritual gifts. Since he is charismatic, his series would be different than mine, but it is quite good nonetheless. His latest post is on the spiritual gift of wisdom. defined: The gift … Continue reading
a lesson in faith from Hebrew midwives
Kevin DeYoung points to Exodus 1:17 for a lesson in faith from Hebrew midwives. here it is: “17But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live.” and … Continue reading
secret agent man
Kevin Roose, raised a liberal Quaker, from Brown University enrolls at Liberty University in order to write a book. Hilarity ensues. Bryan P emailed me this story last night and it is kind of intriguing. two bits in particular struck … Continue reading
relevant church?
Here is R.C. Sproul Jr.’s take on making our churches culturally relevant. Tell me if you understand the point he is trying to make. I may be too sleepy to get it, but I don’t. It starts well enough: There … Continue reading
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going with what you know
sometimes in the midst of heartbreak and pain, it is easy to lose sight of God. We get overwhelmed. Platitudes and cliches in that moment don’t help. That is why I love the Psalms. David was an emotional guy on … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged alli rogers, david, emotions, faith, god, God's love, God's power, held, knowledge, natalie grant, new today, psalms, trust
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mute math
Vitamin Z has posted Mute Math’s new video “Spotlight.” Z also has a quote about how it was made. Pretty cool. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry6GAwDCI2I&hl=en&fs=1] and of course, my favorite Mute Math is “Typical.” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAtXKS9ZxvM&hl=en&fs=1]
Paul Tripp on marriage
Paul Trip has a new conference DVD out on marriage called “What Did You Expect?” here is a video of excerpts. It looks quite good. Justin Taylor has more links to various related materials including links to free downloads of … Continue reading
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Tagged Between Two Worlds, justin taylor, marriage, paul tripp, what did you expect?
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Black and White
some B&W pictures on film (Kodak 400 Tri-X)
Posted in photography
Tagged 80-200mm, 80-200mm f2.8 AF-D, B&W, black and white, F4e, film, nikon, nikon F4e, photography
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Hate Well
Joe Thorn reminds us that as Christians we need to “hate well”. If you follow Jesus, cherish the gospel, and love God and neighbor you will hate well. If you do not hate, you will find yourself more susceptible to … Continue reading
Moving day
Today is the day for the big move to the new house. The Uverse is already disconnected here so this is posted from my iPhone. I love the rain, but we really need it to stop soon so that we … Continue reading
16 million missing Chinese girls
A demographic time bomb is ticking in the far east. here is the horrible truth in dry medical journal language: Conclusions In 2005 males under the age of 20 exceeded females by more than 32 million in China, and more … Continue reading
Posted in culture
Tagged abortion, british medical journal, china, demographic time bomb, sociology
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friday fotoes
I enjoy the backlit look if it can be done without flaring. a little artsy soft focus Backlit portrait with just a bit of flare. desaturated the colors a bit to make it artsy instead of a throwaway.
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Tagged 28mm, 80-200mm, 80-200mm f2.8 AF-D, d300, family portrait, nikkor 28mm f2.8 AF, nikon, nikon d300, photography, trees
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importance of a building
Resurgence is continuing its series on Pitfalls in church planting. the latest installment reminds folks to not underestimate the importance of a permanent building. Most churches double in size the weekend they move from being mobile to a more permanent … Continue reading
more excellent argumentation
did I mention that Shut Up is never a good argument? Why yes, I did. I don’t like xenophobia or nativism or know nothingism any better than anybody else, but there are much better arguments to make against it than … Continue reading
Posted in politics
Tagged academic freedom, fascists, free speech, political correctness, thought police, tom tancredo
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word association
Thom S. Rainer, President and CEO of Lifeway, did an experiment on Twitter regarding what people think of when they hear “southern baptist.” The admittedly unscientific results are not encouraging. here are the first few responses. Go to the link … Continue reading
This Momentary Marriage
I read This Momentary Marriage by John Piper earlier this year. It was an incredible book. Everybody should read it whether they are married or single. at the link above you can download the book for free in pdf form. … Continue reading
Posted in family, teaching
Tagged John Piper, marriage, this momentary marriage, Westminster Bookstore
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why doctrine?
via challies, here is John MacArthur talking about the importance of a sound doctrinal foundation prior to learning specific applications of scripture. Of course, practical application is vital. I don’t want to minimize its importance. But if there is a … Continue reading
tyranny?
why use such a strong word when judges make up law and choose to favor one group over another rather than allow democratic processes to work? Keith Pavlischek at First Things quotes Nathan Diament who calls this struggle over competing … Continue reading
Posted in church, culture
Tagged christianity, clash of rights, gay rights, love, love your neighbor, sin, sinfulness, truth, tyranny
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He is Risen!
R.C. Sproul on the meaning of the resurrection of Christ that we celebrate today. The resurrection of Jesus is radical in the original sense of the word. It touches the radix, the “root” of the Christian faith. Without it Christianity … Continue reading
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Tagged christianity, easter, ligonier, paul, r. c. sproul, resurrection
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dodson on everyday missionality
Eight everyday ways to be missional by Jonathan Dodson. I really like 3, 4, and 5, but they are all good. 3. Be a Regular. Instead of hopping all over the city for gas, groceries, haircuts, eating out, and coffee, … Continue reading
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Tagged direction, intentionality, jonathan dodson, missional mindset, missonality
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"shut up!" they argued
“shut up” is never a good argument. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWHgUE9AD4s&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1]