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Magnetic Poetry February 19th, 2008

bold galoshes investigate an iconwhere dead anxiety can teach as rainand inspire free color above rhythmto paint music by symbol and form

Federal Vision Controversy Summarized February 14th, 2008

Jonathan Barlow has written an excellent summary of the Federal Vision controversy/debate/mess on a blog given to discussing such issues. Thankfully, Jeff Meyers has posted Jon’s insights on his blog, making them more accessible.

Giants Indeed! February 4th, 2008

The Freedom to Live February 1st, 2008

Not surprisingly, C.S. Lewis has an excellent quote on the Christian life. While stated in the context of living in in Atomic Age, the principles set forth address what is always to be true of the lives of believers in this world. “If we are all going to be destroyed by an atomic bomb …

Expelled January 23rd, 2008

It will be interesting to hear the media’s take on this. Looks fascinating, though not surprising. http://www.expelledthemovie.com/playground.php

On Marriage…Again January 18th, 2008

I came across this quote today in some reading from Where Resident Aliens Live, the companion volume by Hauerwas and Willimon. In the chapter, “Practice Discipleship”, they are commenting on the fact that “people often lie most readily in marriage exactly because they fear …

Understanding Identity & Mission January 17th, 2008

Came across this provocative quote today: “The only advantage of the Church over against the world is that the Church knows the real situation of the world. Christians know what non-Christians do not… . It belongs to the Church to witness to the Dominion of Christ clearly …

Speaking of Weddings… January 10th, 2008

Here’s a great sermon by Pastor Rich Lusk on marriage. Wonderfully foundational and well worth the time. http://www.trinity-pres.net/audio/sermon07-07-08.mp3 After listening to the sermon, the accompanying notes …

The Beauty of the Bride January 4th, 2008

In a recent conversation with a friend, I mentioned that I think J.K. Rowling’s use of symbolism is deeper than she even realizes or intends at times. One such instance struck me recently when reading “The Wedding” chapter in Deathly Hallows. I’ve included the excerpt below …

Clever Video December 20th, 2007

Some friends sent this link to me: http://www.doublesharpevideo.com/HomeSchool2/Homeschool2.html

Importance of Imagination December 15th, 2007

Awhile back I posted a couple of quotes from the book Resident Aliens: Life in the Christian Colony by Stanley Hauerwas and William Willimon. In the sequel, Where Residence Aliens Live: Exercises for Christian Practice, they make the following point that further …

Glorious Paradox November 29th, 2007

“Maker of the sun, He is made under the sun. In the Father He remains, from His mother He goes forth. Creator of heaven and earth, He was born on earth under heaven. Unspeakably wise, He is wisely speechless. Filling the world, He lies in a manger. Ruler of the stars, He nurses at His mother …