Friday, April 3, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Worst Case Scenario
1. Asking Hillary to steer foreign policy at State
2. Reversing Mexico City
3. Requiring tax funding for abortion-harvested stem cells
4. Boosting abortion businesses with a $457 million stimulus package
5. Picking Dawn Johnsen, NARAL shill, for Assistant Attorney General
6. Nominating Tim Kaine for DNC
7. Tapping Michael Schiavo attorney, Thomas Perrelli for Justice
8. Choosing James Steinberg for Deputy Secretary of State
9. Picking David Ogden as Deputy Attorney General
10. Going on a $410 billion porkalooza spending spree
11. Nominating Kathleen Sebelius for HHS
2. Reversing Mexico City
3. Requiring tax funding for abortion-harvested stem cells
4. Boosting abortion businesses with a $457 million stimulus package
5. Picking Dawn Johnsen, NARAL shill, for Assistant Attorney General
6. Nominating Tim Kaine for DNC
7. Tapping Michael Schiavo attorney, Thomas Perrelli for Justice
8. Choosing James Steinberg for Deputy Secretary of State
9. Picking David Ogden as Deputy Attorney General
10. Going on a $410 billion porkalooza spending spree
11. Nominating Kathleen Sebelius for HHS
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The Benefits of Studying Eschatology
1. Any study of any part of God’s Word is “useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
2. In addition, there is a special blessing for studying the Book of Revelation. “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are all those who hear, and keep what is written in it.” Revelation 1:3
3. The Book of Revelation in particular, provides us with a glimpse of the glory and vindication of Christ and His regency, “Him who is seated on the throne who lives forever and ever.” Revelation 4:9
4. The Book of Revelation also provides us with a sense of how the whole pattern of redemption flows from the beginning of time to the very end—thus, providing us with an essential lens through which to better understand the Old Testament, its sacrificial rituals, and its covenantal declarations.
5. The Book of Revelation also provides us with a glimpse of the worship of Heaven, where “day and night they never cease to say, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.” Revelation 4:8
6. This glimpse of worship in turn informs us about our own worship—and ultimately enlivens and enriches that worship as we seek to “follow the pattern of Heaven in all things.” Hebrews 8:5
7. The fulfillment of God’s prophetic promises and the outpouring of His prophetic judgment in history provides us with an understanding of both the character and nature of God but a blessed assurance of His purposes in days yet to come. Revelation 22:18-21
8. Eschatology invariably drives us back to a Kingdom perspective. Revelation 5:9-10
9. A Kingdom perspective will in turn stir in us a passion for gracious evangelism and merciful service. Revelation 7:9-12
10. All the apocalyptic literature of the Bible provides us with a vivid context within which to begin to work out the literary beauty and complexity of the Bible. Revelation 22:6-17
11. This literary beauty and complexity inevitably provokes us to a greater love and appreciation of the Scriptures. Revelation 11:17-18
2. In addition, there is a special blessing for studying the Book of Revelation. “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are all those who hear, and keep what is written in it.” Revelation 1:3
3. The Book of Revelation in particular, provides us with a glimpse of the glory and vindication of Christ and His regency, “Him who is seated on the throne who lives forever and ever.” Revelation 4:9
4. The Book of Revelation also provides us with a sense of how the whole pattern of redemption flows from the beginning of time to the very end—thus, providing us with an essential lens through which to better understand the Old Testament, its sacrificial rituals, and its covenantal declarations.
5. The Book of Revelation also provides us with a glimpse of the worship of Heaven, where “day and night they never cease to say, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.” Revelation 4:8
6. This glimpse of worship in turn informs us about our own worship—and ultimately enlivens and enriches that worship as we seek to “follow the pattern of Heaven in all things.” Hebrews 8:5
7. The fulfillment of God’s prophetic promises and the outpouring of His prophetic judgment in history provides us with an understanding of both the character and nature of God but a blessed assurance of His purposes in days yet to come. Revelation 22:18-21
8. Eschatology invariably drives us back to a Kingdom perspective. Revelation 5:9-10
9. A Kingdom perspective will in turn stir in us a passion for gracious evangelism and merciful service. Revelation 7:9-12
10. All the apocalyptic literature of the Bible provides us with a vivid context within which to begin to work out the literary beauty and complexity of the Bible. Revelation 22:6-17
11. This literary beauty and complexity inevitably provokes us to a greater love and appreciation of the Scriptures. Revelation 11:17-18
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
An Eschatological Primer
1. Jesus warned His disciples against undue eschatological speculation or fixation. (Mtt 24:43, Mk 13:32, 1 Thes 5:2,4, Acts 1:6-11, Rev 16:15)
2. The “Day of the Lord” is mentioned or alluded to at least 226 times in the OT (Amos 5:18) and 19 times in the NT (1 Cor 1:8, Phil 1:6, 2 Thes 2:2).
3. But, these “Last Days” are not the “End Times.” (Heb 1:2, 1 Ptr 1:20, 1 Jn 2:18)
4. Traditionally, eschatological theology is confined to the “Seven Great Endings.” These are:
a. Death (Gen 2:17, Ps 23:4, Ps 90:6-12, Ps 116:15, Rm 5:12-17)
b. The Intermediate State (1 Cor 15:26, 53, 2 Cor 5:4, 1 Thes 4:14, Heb 2:14-15)
c. The 2nd Coming of Christ (Mtt 25:13, Mk 8:38, Lk 12:40, Acts 1:7-10)
d. The Resurrection of the Dead (Rm 8:23, 1 Cor 15:12-49)
e. The Day of Judgment (Ps 96:13, Eccl 12:14, Mtt 10:14, Mtt 25: 31-46)
f. Hell (Ps 9:17, Mtt 7:13, 2 Thes 1:9, 2 Ptr 2:4, Rev 20:10)
g. The New Heavens and Earth (Isa 65:17, 2 Ptr 3:13, Rev 21:1)
5. The “Millennium” is only mentioned in six verses in a single chapter out of the whole Bible. (Rev 20:1-10). The “Battle of Armageddon” is never actually fought (Ezk 38-39, Rev 16:16). And, there is not a single “Antichrist” but rather many (1 Jn 2:18, 2 Jn 1:7) who have the “spirit of antichrist.” (1 Jn 4:3)
6. The idea of a “Rapture” is not actually mentioned—instead, it is extrapolated from a handful of isolated “proof texts.” (1 Thes 4:16-17, Mtt 24: 40-41) If anything, the idea is more applicable to the enemies of God than the remnant of God. (Mtt 23:2, Mtt 24:45-46)
7. Most of the prophecies of impending judgment mentioned in the New Testament were slated for fulfillment “very soon,” in that “very generation.” (Mtt 23:36, Mtt 24:34, Mk 13:30, Lk 21:32) Thus, the apocalyptic literature of the NT revealed impending judgment upon Jerusalem—largely fulfilled in 70 AD.
8. The special status of Israel is a mystery in the sense that God’s promises have been transferred to the Church, the New Israel (Rm 9:6-7, Rm 11:17-24), and yet the Jews remain a central focus of God’s redemptive work in the world. (Rm 11:1-10, 25-32)
9. There are no new or mysterious symbols used in the Revelation. Instead, the book draws on the rich literary and theological imagery of the Old Testament. (Rev 1:3)
10. Remember that all Bible prophecy has both an immediate context and fulfillment and an ongoing context and fulfillment. (Rev 22:18-20)
11. Remember too that there are still many events in the Victory of Christ and the Gospel, which have yet to occur—and thus there remain many outstanding promises for the future.
2. The “Day of the Lord” is mentioned or alluded to at least 226 times in the OT (Amos 5:18) and 19 times in the NT (1 Cor 1:8, Phil 1:6, 2 Thes 2:2).
3. But, these “Last Days” are not the “End Times.” (Heb 1:2, 1 Ptr 1:20, 1 Jn 2:18)
4. Traditionally, eschatological theology is confined to the “Seven Great Endings.” These are:
a. Death (Gen 2:17, Ps 23:4, Ps 90:6-12, Ps 116:15, Rm 5:12-17)
b. The Intermediate State (1 Cor 15:26, 53, 2 Cor 5:4, 1 Thes 4:14, Heb 2:14-15)
c. The 2nd Coming of Christ (Mtt 25:13, Mk 8:38, Lk 12:40, Acts 1:7-10)
d. The Resurrection of the Dead (Rm 8:23, 1 Cor 15:12-49)
e. The Day of Judgment (Ps 96:13, Eccl 12:14, Mtt 10:14, Mtt 25: 31-46)
f. Hell (Ps 9:17, Mtt 7:13, 2 Thes 1:9, 2 Ptr 2:4, Rev 20:10)
g. The New Heavens and Earth (Isa 65:17, 2 Ptr 3:13, Rev 21:1)
5. The “Millennium” is only mentioned in six verses in a single chapter out of the whole Bible. (Rev 20:1-10). The “Battle of Armageddon” is never actually fought (Ezk 38-39, Rev 16:16). And, there is not a single “Antichrist” but rather many (1 Jn 2:18, 2 Jn 1:7) who have the “spirit of antichrist.” (1 Jn 4:3)
6. The idea of a “Rapture” is not actually mentioned—instead, it is extrapolated from a handful of isolated “proof texts.” (1 Thes 4:16-17, Mtt 24: 40-41) If anything, the idea is more applicable to the enemies of God than the remnant of God. (Mtt 23:2, Mtt 24:45-46)
7. Most of the prophecies of impending judgment mentioned in the New Testament were slated for fulfillment “very soon,” in that “very generation.” (Mtt 23:36, Mtt 24:34, Mk 13:30, Lk 21:32) Thus, the apocalyptic literature of the NT revealed impending judgment upon Jerusalem—largely fulfilled in 70 AD.
8. The special status of Israel is a mystery in the sense that God’s promises have been transferred to the Church, the New Israel (Rm 9:6-7, Rm 11:17-24), and yet the Jews remain a central focus of God’s redemptive work in the world. (Rm 11:1-10, 25-32)
9. There are no new or mysterious symbols used in the Revelation. Instead, the book draws on the rich literary and theological imagery of the Old Testament. (Rev 1:3)
10. Remember that all Bible prophecy has both an immediate context and fulfillment and an ongoing context and fulfillment. (Rev 22:18-20)
11. Remember too that there are still many events in the Victory of Christ and the Gospel, which have yet to occur—and thus there remain many outstanding promises for the future.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Some Basic Hermeneutical Reminders
1. Remember the one, central story: the whole Bible is about just one thing. The pattern of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration runs throughout the Old and New Testaments.
2. Remember that the Bible is its own best commentary. The Word interprets itself; Scripture explains Scripture.
3. Remember to read individual passages in their context—textual, literary, symbolic, historical, cultural, grammatical, and theological.
4. Remember that all Biblical revelation is intended to reveal. Always look for the most obvious literary sense of a text.
5. Remember that all Scripture is inspired and superintended by the Holy Spirit. So, every little detail matters.
6. Remember that Scripture has only one meaning but multiple applications—so, it is important to distinguish between indicatives and imperatives.
7. Remember that we read translations of the Bible. All languages have strengths, weaknesses, and peculiarities—and moving from Greek and Hebrew to one of our modern languages (such as 21st century American English) will always require some additional scrutiny and study.
8. Remember that we must always interpret experience in light of Scripture; not the other way around.
9. Remember that the New Testament lies hidden in the Old, and the Old Testament is revealed in the New.
10. Remember that "there is nothing new under the sun." So, beware of innovative or novel interpretations of Scripture. Steer clear of new “discoveries” in Biblical revelation. We have a rich legacy of wisdom passed down to us from throughout church history so we should consult good commentaries whenever possible--and look to the "old paths" more often than not.
11. Remember that we should always read Scripture prayerfully, submitting to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
2. Remember that the Bible is its own best commentary. The Word interprets itself; Scripture explains Scripture.
3. Remember to read individual passages in their context—textual, literary, symbolic, historical, cultural, grammatical, and theological.
4. Remember that all Biblical revelation is intended to reveal. Always look for the most obvious literary sense of a text.
5. Remember that all Scripture is inspired and superintended by the Holy Spirit. So, every little detail matters.
6. Remember that Scripture has only one meaning but multiple applications—so, it is important to distinguish between indicatives and imperatives.
7. Remember that we read translations of the Bible. All languages have strengths, weaknesses, and peculiarities—and moving from Greek and Hebrew to one of our modern languages (such as 21st century American English) will always require some additional scrutiny and study.
8. Remember that we must always interpret experience in light of Scripture; not the other way around.
9. Remember that the New Testament lies hidden in the Old, and the Old Testament is revealed in the New.
10. Remember that "there is nothing new under the sun." So, beware of innovative or novel interpretations of Scripture. Steer clear of new “discoveries” in Biblical revelation. We have a rich legacy of wisdom passed down to us from throughout church history so we should consult good commentaries whenever possible--and look to the "old paths" more often than not.
11. Remember that we should always read Scripture prayerfully, submitting to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Favorite New Things in 2008
1. The new MacBookPro
2. Tweetdeck
3. iPhone
4. 30 Boxes
5. Cambridge Pitt Minion ESV
6. MaxximoJo’s Coffee Shop
7. Brooks Adrenaline GTS
8. Moleskine City Guides
9. Pandora
10. MobileMe
11. Home Field Advantage in the Playoffs
2. Tweetdeck
3. iPhone
4. 30 Boxes
5. Cambridge Pitt Minion ESV
6. MaxximoJo’s Coffee Shop
7. Brooks Adrenaline GTS
8. Moleskine City Guides
9. Pandora
10. MobileMe
11. Home Field Advantage in the Playoffs
Monday, December 22, 2008
Favorite Books of 2008
1. Stress of Her Regard (newly restored edition) by Tim Powers
2. Practical and Pious by A.C. Cheyne
3. Truths We Confess by R.C. Sproul
4. Punic Wars and Culture Wars by Ben House
5. A Prodigal God by Tim Keller
6. The King Alfred Saxon Tales Tetrology by Bernard Cornwell
7. The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
8. Tales from the Perilous Realm by J.R.R. Tolkien
9. The Reason for God by Tim Keller
10. What’s So Great About the Doctrines of Grace by Richard Phillips
11. The Living Church by John R.W. Stott
2. Practical and Pious by A.C. Cheyne
3. Truths We Confess by R.C. Sproul
4. Punic Wars and Culture Wars by Ben House
5. A Prodigal God by Tim Keller
6. The King Alfred Saxon Tales Tetrology by Bernard Cornwell
7. The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
8. Tales from the Perilous Realm by J.R.R. Tolkien
9. The Reason for God by Tim Keller
10. What’s So Great About the Doctrines of Grace by Richard Phillips
11. The Living Church by John R.W. Stott
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Titans in the Pro-Bowl
1. Albert Haynesworth
2. Kevin Mawae
3. Cortland Finnegan
4. Chris Johnson
5. Michael Roos
6. Chris Hope
7. Keith Bulluck, alternate
8. Rob Bironas, alternate
9. Ahmard Hall, alternate
10. Michael Griffin, alternate
11. Kerry Collins, alternate
2. Kevin Mawae
3. Cortland Finnegan
4. Chris Johnson
5. Michael Roos
6. Chris Hope
7. Keith Bulluck, alternate
8. Rob Bironas, alternate
9. Ahmard Hall, alternate
10. Michael Griffin, alternate
11. Kerry Collins, alternate
Friday, December 19, 2008
Books I Try to Read Every Year
1. The Holy Bible (Through-the-Bible-in-a-Year)
2. Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening or Chambers’ My Utmost
3. Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton (January)
4. Lectures on Calvinism by Abraham Kuyper (January)
5. Oxford Book of English Verse by Arthur Quiller-Couch (Selections)
6. The Letters by Thomas Chalmers (Selections)
7. The Collected Verse by Arthur Quiller-Couch (Selections)
8. This Singing World by Louis Untermeyer (Selections)
9. Lectures to My Students by C.H. Spurgeon (Summer)
10. The Golden Booklet of the Christian Life by John Calvin (Summer)
11. All Things Considered by G.K. Chesterton (Yuletide)
2. Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening or Chambers’ My Utmost
3. Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton (January)
4. Lectures on Calvinism by Abraham Kuyper (January)
5. Oxford Book of English Verse by Arthur Quiller-Couch (Selections)
6. The Letters by Thomas Chalmers (Selections)
7. The Collected Verse by Arthur Quiller-Couch (Selections)
8. This Singing World by Louis Untermeyer (Selections)
9. Lectures to My Students by C.H. Spurgeon (Summer)
10. The Golden Booklet of the Christian Life by John Calvin (Summer)
11. All Things Considered by G.K. Chesterton (Yuletide)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Favorite Yuletide Traditions
1. Lessons and Carols Service
2. Negotiating the Gift Limit with Karen
3. Ministry Leadership Christmas Party
4. Kugelhupf Coffee Cake
5. Gethsemane Farms Fruitcake
6. Old Homemade Christmas Ornaments
7. Candy Canes at the Christmas Eve Service
8. Feast of the Innocents: Pro-Life Sunday
9. Habitrot, St. Jude, and Resolution Runs
10. A Big, Late, Scrumptious Christmas Morning Breakfast
11. Titans in the Playoffs
2. Negotiating the Gift Limit with Karen
3. Ministry Leadership Christmas Party
4. Kugelhupf Coffee Cake
5. Gethsemane Farms Fruitcake
6. Old Homemade Christmas Ornaments
7. Candy Canes at the Christmas Eve Service
8. Feast of the Innocents: Pro-Life Sunday
9. Habitrot, St. Jude, and Resolution Runs
10. A Big, Late, Scrumptious Christmas Morning Breakfast
11. Titans in the Playoffs
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
An Eleventary Twictionary
1. Twitter: A popular social networking site; a cross between a text-message and a blog; sometimes referred to as a "micro-blog."
2. Tweets: The 140 character posts on Twitter.
3. Follows: Folks who have chosen to follow your posts or folks you've chosen to follow.
4. Retweet: A request to tweet again whatever you just posted.
5. Tweeple: Twitter People; the folks who use Twitter.
6. Twits: Folks who actually understand the technology and culture of Twitter.
7. Tweetup: An online meeting of Twitter friends.
8. Hashtags: A method of tagging content associated with a specific event, topic, or group.
9. Twurl: An online program to shorten and post a url to Twitter.
10. Twitpic: An online program to post a photo to Twitter.
11. Tweetdeck: A management system to sort through categories of follows.
2. Tweets: The 140 character posts on Twitter.
3. Follows: Folks who have chosen to follow your posts or folks you've chosen to follow.
4. Retweet: A request to tweet again whatever you just posted.
5. Tweeple: Twitter People; the folks who use Twitter.
6. Twits: Folks who actually understand the technology and culture of Twitter.
7. Tweetup: An online meeting of Twitter friends.
8. Hashtags: A method of tagging content associated with a specific event, topic, or group.
9. Twurl: An online program to shorten and post a url to Twitter.
10. Twitpic: An online program to post a photo to Twitter.
11. Tweetdeck: A management system to sort through categories of follows.
Still Crazy After All These Years (Old Standbys)
1. My Levenger Briefcase (15 years and counting)
2. ESV (7 years and counting)
3. An Office in Downtown Franklin (17 years and counting)
4. The Titans in Nashville (10 years and counting)
5. My Aeron Chair (9 years and counting)
6. Lamy Fountain Pens (15 years and counting)
7. Moleskine Journals (17 years and counting)
8. Macs (20 years and counting)
9. Pappas Brothers Restaurants (27 years and counting)
10. Body Shop for Men (19 years and counting)
11. My Chevy Truck (8 years and counting)
2. ESV (7 years and counting)
3. An Office in Downtown Franklin (17 years and counting)
4. The Titans in Nashville (10 years and counting)
5. My Aeron Chair (9 years and counting)
6. Lamy Fountain Pens (15 years and counting)
7. Moleskine Journals (17 years and counting)
8. Macs (20 years and counting)
9. Pappas Brothers Restaurants (27 years and counting)
10. Body Shop for Men (19 years and counting)
11. My Chevy Truck (8 years and counting)
Upcoming Hollywood Sci-Fi Remakes
1. Robocop directed by Darren Aronofsky
2. The Terminator starring Christian Bale as John Connor
3. When Worlds Collide produced by Steven Spielberg
4. Ghostbusters reprised by the original cast, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson
5. Buck Rogers directed by Breck Eisner
6. Creature from the Black Lagoon also directed by Breck Eisner and starring Bill Paxton
7. West World a remake of the late Michael Crichton’s classic
8. Frankenstein Mary Shelley's horror tale retold by director Guillermo Del Toro
9. Forbidden Planet produced by Ben Silver
10. Illustrated Man from director Zack Snyder and screenwriter Alex Tse
11. Dune from actor and director Peter Berg
2. The Terminator starring Christian Bale as John Connor
3. When Worlds Collide produced by Steven Spielberg
4. Ghostbusters reprised by the original cast, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson
5. Buck Rogers directed by Breck Eisner
6. Creature from the Black Lagoon also directed by Breck Eisner and starring Bill Paxton
7. West World a remake of the late Michael Crichton’s classic
8. Frankenstein Mary Shelley's horror tale retold by director Guillermo Del Toro
9. Forbidden Planet produced by Ben Silver
10. Illustrated Man from director Zack Snyder and screenwriter Alex Tse
11. Dune from actor and director Peter Berg
Monday, December 8, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
An Eleventary Thanksgiving
1. Jacksonville Jags
2. Cincinnati Bengals
3. Houston Texans
4. Minnesota Vikes
5. Baltimore Ravens
6. Kansas City Chiefs
7. Indianapolis Colts
8. Green Bay Packers
9. Chicago Bears
10. Jacksonville Jags
Oops! New York Bretts
11. Detroit Lions
2. Cincinnati Bengals
3. Houston Texans
4. Minnesota Vikes
5. Baltimore Ravens
6. Kansas City Chiefs
7. Indianapolis Colts
8. Green Bay Packers
9. Chicago Bears
10. Jacksonville Jags
Oops! New York Bretts
11. Detroit Lions
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
No Eleventary Today
1. Jacksonville Jags
2. Cincinnati Bengals
3. Houston Texans
4. Minnesota Vikes
5. Baltimore Ravens
6. Kansas City Chiefs
7. Indianapolis Colts
8. Green Bay Packers
9. Chicago Bears
10. Jacksonville Jags
Ouch! New York Jets
2. Cincinnati Bengals
3. Houston Texans
4. Minnesota Vikes
5. Baltimore Ravens
6. Kansas City Chiefs
7. Indianapolis Colts
8. Green Bay Packers
9. Chicago Bears
10. Jacksonville Jags
Ouch! New York Jets
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The John Quincy Adams Doctrine
"Any man who actually wants to be president, probably isn't qualified."
The Ronald Reagan Doctrine
"Government isn't the solution to our problem. Government is the problem."
Monday, November 17, 2008
Current Eleventary Reading
1. Tales of the Perilous Realm by J.R.R. Tolkien
2. Restoring Comenius by Benjamin Kuras
3. What’s So Great about the Doctrines of Grace by Richard Phillips
4. A Christian Worldview ed. by C.N. Willborn
5. The Messiah and the Psalms by Richard Belcher
6. Christ and Culture Revisited by D.A. Carson
7. Seeking a Better Country by D.G. Hart and John Muether
8. Twelve Challenges Churches Face by Mark Dever
9. John Calvin by Williston Walker
10. The Stress of Her Regard by Tim Powers
11. Revolutions in Worldview ed. by Andrew Hoffecker
2. Restoring Comenius by Benjamin Kuras
3. What’s So Great about the Doctrines of Grace by Richard Phillips
4. A Christian Worldview ed. by C.N. Willborn
5. The Messiah and the Psalms by Richard Belcher
6. Christ and Culture Revisited by D.A. Carson
7. Seeking a Better Country by D.G. Hart and John Muether
8. Twelve Challenges Churches Face by Mark Dever
9. John Calvin by Williston Walker
10. The Stress of Her Regard by Tim Powers
11. Revolutions in Worldview ed. by Andrew Hoffecker
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Post-Election Commitments
1. Pray more. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
2. Listen first. James 1:19
3. Work harder. Colossians 3:23
4. Serve others. Galatians 6:9
5. Defend life. Proverbs 24:11-12
6. Grumble less. James 5:9
7. Do justice. Amos 5:24
8. Love mercy. Micah 6:8
9. Walk humbly. Proverbs 15:33
10. Rejoice always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16
11. Trust Jesus. Revelation 19:6
2. Listen first. James 1:19
3. Work harder. Colossians 3:23
4. Serve others. Galatians 6:9
5. Defend life. Proverbs 24:11-12
6. Grumble less. James 5:9
7. Do justice. Amos 5:24
8. Love mercy. Micah 6:8
9. Walk humbly. Proverbs 15:33
10. Rejoice always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16
11. Trust Jesus. Revelation 19:6
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Oilers As a Kid; Titans As an Adult
Lifetime fan: from Houston's "Luv ya Blue" to Nashville's "Code Blue."
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Smothering Ideology
Durch Vernunfteln wird Poesie vertrieben. "Ratiocination drives Poetry away." --Johann Goethe
Monday, October 20, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Richard Steele on Contentiousness
"Undue controversies scorch up all true love and zeal, grieving peaceability."
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Watts Eleventaried
From all dwelling below the skies
Let the Creator's praise arise.
Let the Redeemer's name be sung
Through lands, by every tongue.
Adore and tremble, for our God
He is a consuming fire.
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Does its successive journeys run.
To Jesus endless prayer be made,
Endless praises crown His head.
His name like sweet perfume shall rise
With every morning sacrifice.
Blessings abound where'er He reigns;
Prisoners leap and loose their chains.
Weary find eternal rest,
And all who suffer want are blest.
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on His name.
Let every creature rise and bring
Honors peculiar to our King.
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud amen!
Let the Creator's praise arise.
Let the Redeemer's name be sung
Through lands, by every tongue.
Adore and tremble, for our God
He is a consuming fire.
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Does its successive journeys run.
To Jesus endless prayer be made,
Endless praises crown His head.
His name like sweet perfume shall rise
With every morning sacrifice.
Blessings abound where'er He reigns;
Prisoners leap and loose their chains.
Weary find eternal rest,
And all who suffer want are blest.
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on His name.
Let every creature rise and bring
Honors peculiar to our King.
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud amen!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
From Psalm 55: A Lament
My heart is in anguish; terrors have fallen upon me here.
Fear and trembling have come upon me, and horror overwhelms me.
Oh, that I had dove's wings! I'd fly away and rest.
Yes, I'd wander far away; I would lodge in the wilderness.
I'd hurry to find shelter from the raging wind and tempest.
It's not an enemy who taunts me--then I'd bear it.
It's not an adversary who betrays me--then I'd hide away.
But it is you: my equal, my companion, my familiar friend.
We used to take sweet counsel together--walking within God's house.
Evening and morning, I cry: Oh that God would save me.
Surely the Lord will hear and redeem my soul in safety.
Fear and trembling have come upon me, and horror overwhelms me.
Oh, that I had dove's wings! I'd fly away and rest.
Yes, I'd wander far away; I would lodge in the wilderness.
I'd hurry to find shelter from the raging wind and tempest.
It's not an enemy who taunts me--then I'd bear it.
It's not an adversary who betrays me--then I'd hide away.
But it is you: my equal, my companion, my familiar friend.
We used to take sweet counsel together--walking within God's house.
Evening and morning, I cry: Oh that God would save me.
Surely the Lord will hear and redeem my soul in safety.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Chalmers and the Professional "Weaker Brothers"
"We must stand against the diseased touchiness of our modern age."
Friday, September 19, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Carlyle’s “Shot-Rubbish” Quip
“Confusion piled on confusion to the utmost horizon’s edge: obscure twilight."
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Thoughts on Obama's Speechifying
1. A pack of bosh.
2. As empty and remote as the mountains of the moon.
3. Fodder for a grand nefariology.
4. Like circling with Dante the sulfurous realms—only not as fun.
5. Playing CSI with history’s most malignant, vicious ideas.
6. Ascending a soapbox to announce I-am-you-and-you-are-me-and-we-are-all-together-joo-joo-ga-joob profundities.
7. Nonsense on stilts.
8. Hare Krishna logic.
9. Yakkety-yak, don’t talk back.
10. The magic of logogoggery and logocide
11. Sixties jabberwocky.
2. As empty and remote as the mountains of the moon.
3. Fodder for a grand nefariology.
4. Like circling with Dante the sulfurous realms—only not as fun.
5. Playing CSI with history’s most malignant, vicious ideas.
6. Ascending a soapbox to announce I-am-you-and-you-are-me-and-we-are-all-together-joo-joo-ga-joob profundities.
7. Nonsense on stilts.
8. Hare Krishna logic.
9. Yakkety-yak, don’t talk back.
10. The magic of logogoggery and logocide
11. Sixties jabberwocky.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Why Palin Has Energized the Base
1. She’s solidly pro-life--without waffling, wiggling, or wavering.2. She has walked the walk in the midst of deep adversity.
3. She is a genuine Evangelical Christian.
4. She has an impressive record of getting things done.
5. She is an able administrator with solid executive experience.
6. She is a tireless campaigner--with, you know, that "hockey mom," "pit bull," and "lipstick" thing going on.
7. She is a winsome, substantive, and natural speaker.
8. She has an extraordinary intellect.
9. She has a life, a family, a great story, and a sense of humor.
10. She is a Washington outsider--but, she’s not a crank.
11. She’s a she.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
My Spurgeon Favorites
1. Morning and Evening
2. Treasury of David
3. The Soul Winner
4. Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden
5. Chequebook of Faith
6. The Golden Alphabet
7. All of Grace
8. John Plowman’s Talk
9. Salt Cellars
10. Quivers for My Arrows
11. The Downgrade Controversy
2. Treasury of David
3. The Soul Winner
4. Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden
5. Chequebook of Faith
6. The Golden Alphabet
7. All of Grace
8. John Plowman’s Talk
9. Salt Cellars
10. Quivers for My Arrows
11. The Downgrade Controversy
Friday, August 15, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Teddy Roosevelt on Service
"Merciful service gives itself rich, but selfish isolation hoards itself poor."
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
T.S. Eliot on Gadgets
“New technologies will often only produce tumid apathy with no concentration.”
Friday, July 18, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Top Summer Reads (So Far)
1. Heroes, Paul Johnson
2. Living Church, John Stott
3. Seeking a Better Country, D.G. Hart and John Muether
4. Solomon Among the Postmoderns, Peter Leithart
5. 100 Cupboards, N.D. Wilson
6. Respectable Sins, Jerry Bridges
7. Sword Song, Bernard Cornwell
8. Twelve Challenges Churches Face, Mark Dever
9. A History of the World in Six Glasses, Tom Standage
10. Richard Baxter and Converstion Timothy Beoucher
11. Christ and Culture Revisted, D.A. Carson
2. Living Church, John Stott
3. Seeking a Better Country, D.G. Hart and John Muether
4. Solomon Among the Postmoderns, Peter Leithart
5. 100 Cupboards, N.D. Wilson
6. Respectable Sins, Jerry Bridges
7. Sword Song, Bernard Cornwell
8. Twelve Challenges Churches Face, Mark Dever
9. A History of the World in Six Glasses, Tom Standage
10. Richard Baxter and Converstion Timothy Beoucher
11. Christ and Culture Revisted, D.A. Carson
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Andre Gide's Guide to Discovery
"One doesn't discover new lands without first losing sight of shore."
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Reality Check
Credo in unum Deum Patrem Omnipotentem, factorem omnium visibilium atque invisibilium.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Mark Twain on Fear and Courage
"Courage is resistance to fear; it's fear's mastery not its absence."
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
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