Introduction: The title comes from an old line of Ronald Reagan’s, where he said, “Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don't need it and hell where they already have it.” Let that suffice for a rudimentary introduction, setting both tone and direction. … [Read more...]
My Necktie?
To Make Things Microbetter
“The best response to microaggressions should be a good dose of microcaring” (Same Sex Mirage, p. 207). … [Read more...]
November 33rd
Due to pacing problems on my part, I was not able to get everything posted that I intended to get to this November. I have three more posts to submit on this run, and so here is how I propose we do it. Tomorrow's will be the last post in ordinary November. This is to inform you … [Read more...]
Logos 8: A Review
So then, I began using Logos Bible Software quite a few years ago—I think the version was Logos 4, so I have been at it for at least a decade. And my memory is murky on the point, meaning that it could be even earlier than that. Anyway you cut it, I am a long time user. I have … [Read more...]
In Praise of America
Introduction: If you can’t say something positive, then don’t say anything at all. That’s what I always say. I mean to say, the world is so full of criticism and carping . . . why can’t we just accentuate the positive? Focus on what is good. Try to emphasize the delightful. As … [Read more...]
The Content Cluster Muster (11.29.18)
Why We Started Greyfriars Hall https://www.facebook.com/connmann5000/posts/10216893165142040 An Important Contribution to a Theological Debate https://www.facebook.com/uriesou/posts/10157986160843989 Christopher Tolkien's Stewardship of Middle … [Read more...]
Civilized Fighting
“I do believe in rules for polemical discourse. I believe that a biblical approach to it allows us to hit hard and above the belt. But God defines for us where the belt is” (Same Sex Mirage, p. 205). … [Read more...]
Surplices Are for Sissies
Introduction: So imagine for yourself the sweetest little boy in the church, one whose mind turns naturally to edifying themes—the kind of meditative theme inspired by reflections on a porcelain figurine of the infant Samuel at prayer. Suppose further that this boy has plump … [Read more...]
I Am Not Even Sure He Cared . . .
“Never forget that being Jesus-like with the woman caught in adultery and being Jesus-like with the men who all had rocks in their hands is experienced by those two kinds of people in very different ways. ‘And beginning with the eldest, they departed one by one. And Shamuel … [Read more...]
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