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Monthly Archives: March 2010
John Piper’s sabbatical
as most of you probably know, John Piper is taking a sabbatical from virtually all of his ministry obligations between now and the end of the year. This is the part of his letter that caught my eye. But on … Continue reading
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Tagged adulation, celebrity pastors, hereiblog, John Piper, john piper sabbatical, Kevin DeYoung, mark lamprecht, pride
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democracy is an obstacle
and people are too stupid to do the right thing. So says James Lovelock. never heard of James Lovelock? Neither had I, so I checked up on him at Wikipedia. here is what Wikipedia lists as his bibliography: Lovelock, James … Continue reading
Posted in culture, politics
Tagged action, climate change, democracy, james lovelock, prophylactic action, totalitarianism
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quick hits
weekend wrap up. Here is a long, detailed and informative look at health care and the profit motive from Avik Roy. Be sure to read the whole thing. When it comes to health care, liberals and conservatives often seem to … Continue reading
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Tagged calvinism, film review, health care reform, theology
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Brian McLaren on NPR
I was listening to the radio on the way to work yesterday morning and joined this story in progress. Give it a listen or read right quick. I was especially struck by this bit here: Surveys by Campbell and others … Continue reading
chandler update
Week 9 update from Matt Chandler: also from the z man
grace in marriage
after adultery. God’s grace and power displayed. Paul Tripp: Paul Tripp- Adultery and new beginnings from Crossway on Vimeo. From the z man.
friday fotos
here are some tree blossom pictures. These are the reason to keep the 105mm f2.8 AF in the bag.
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Tagged 105mm, 105mm f2.8 AF, austin texas, blossoms, d300, nikon, nikon d300, photography, spring, tree
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history
here is a bit of long view perspective by Abe Greenwald. here is a snip, but you really should go read the whole essay. For amid the symbolic fanfare of giant gavels and the tactical gravitas of deployed Lincoln quotes, … Continue reading
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Tagged abe greenwald, health care reform, israel, jon ward, middle east peace, palestine
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remember in November
Remember this health care monstrosity in November, but only as the biggest example (so far) of the reckless endangerment of freedom and prosperity in this great country by the Democratic party. but don’t forget the bank takeovers, the car company … Continue reading
By the way
if any foolish person tries to tell you that Republicans didn’t have an alternative (or that they are simply the party of “no”) or some version thereof. Please refer them to this clip from the Rules Committee this weekend. HT … Continue reading
she must be unseated
anybody running for Congress with a D after their name must be beaten. Anybody who votes for this woman as speaker is no moderate no matter how they voted on this particular bill. Are you listening people in Texas Congressional … Continue reading
“it must be repealed”
Jim DeMint is hitting on all cylinders today. There’s no fixing the government health care takeover Democrats forced through on Sunday. It must be repealed. After telling Americans in 2008 that they would lower spending, taxes and insurance premiums, Democrats … Continue reading
photeaux on phridae
some spring fotos for friday. single dandelion with the Canon S90 on macro mode double dandelion with the D300 and 80-200mm and more bluebonnets
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Tagged backlit, bluebonnets, canon, canon powershot S90, d300, dandelion, macro mode, nikon, nikon d300, photography, S90, spring, sunlight, wildflowers
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John Piper tweaks
Here is the video of John Piper out in Seattle at Mark Driscoll’s church. He is hitting the same themes he always does, but with some very important tweaks. give it a listen.
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Tagged christian hedonism, God's glory, John Piper, mars hill church, self worship, the gospel, worshipping God
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God is on the move
the latest from Seat M8. Here is Andrea telling the story of her time in Turkey. M8-Andrea from The Austin Stone on Vimeo.
exciting news
john piper is going to be a grandfather again. this time with a twist demonstrating the overwhelming goodness of God. Here, let the expectant mother, Mollie Piper explain (ghostwritten by Abraham): I knew I couldn’t have Felicity back, but something … Continue reading
apostasy
Ed Stetzer and Dr. Mohler are taking on two different kinds of apostasy. Ed is looking at nominal belief but no action and Dr. Mohler is looking at no belief but nominal action. fascinating. an excerpt from Dr. Mohler: Early … Continue reading
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Tagged action, apostasy, atheism, belief, Dr. Al Mohler, ed stetzer
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Friedman on health care
Milton Friedman was an awesome man with an awesome intellect. I wish that I had been old enough to enjoy his books and his economics for the genius that they were back when he was writing and speaking. Thanks to … Continue reading
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Tagged capitalism, economics, free markets, milton friedman, price indicators, rationing, rationing health care, socialism, taxes
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Jacksonians and Tea Partiers
I think that Mead and Goldberg are talking about the same group of folks. If not exactly the same group, then a substantially overlapping one if you were looking at a Venn Diagram. here’s Walter Russell Meade: Many of the … Continue reading
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Tagged jacksonian democrats, jacksonians, jonah goldberg, tea partiers, tea parties, Walter Russell Mead
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Is God Short of Cash?
Steve Camp asks if God is short of cash. A look at the prosperity gospel. Questions: What does the Bible say about prosperity; and if you are experiencing tough times financially does that mean you are out of the will … Continue reading
a meditation on life
take some time to read this beautiful essay about love, divorce, life, death and suffering etc. Here is how it begins: It was a quiet room in a hospice, the only sounds the muffled pumping of oxygen, and the softer … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony Esolen, culture of death, culture of divorce, divorce, endurance, life, love, suffering
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Christianity v. Islam
here is an interesting article positing that the gains of Christianity in Africa are the reason that Muslims are pushing so hard. I like this description of current western religion: The word “Christian”, associated in the 19th and 20th centuries … Continue reading
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Tagged belmont club, christianity, islam, marxism, religions
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photoes on Phridae
I love this time of year when the trees are budding and the wildflowers are blooming. redbud tree on the Capitol grounds with Fuji Velvia 50 film. its a great film for vibrant colors bluebonnet in the sun with my … Continue reading
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Tagged 105mm, 105mm f2.8 AF, 80-200mm, 80-200mm f2.8 AF-D, bluebonnet, F5, flowers, nikon, nikon d300, Nikon F5, photography, redbud, tree buds
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