June 2011
2 posts
Lego Barad-dûr →
Stupid NHL
Aaron Rome hit on Nathan Horton = concussion, major penalty, game misconduct, 4 game suspension, missed Stanley Cup Final
Zdeno Chara hit on Max Pacioretty = broken vertabra, major penalty, game misconduct, no suspension
Stupid NHL = the purchase of a satellite dish for the enjoyment of various European hockey leagues.
(No debate about illegal nature of Rome’s hit, issue is the...
May 2011
5 posts
The Clicker - Fallon reunites Neil Young with... →
This is incredible.
Golf and the Metaphysics of Morals →
While browsing over articles at First Things I came across this piece by David Bentley Hart. I enjoy his writing in general, but this is hilarious.
Shame on me.
All morning I had been standing here in my office with the window open, and only at 11:57 am have I now heard the birds singing outside.
“Then would you read a Sustaining Book, such as would help and comfort a Wedged...”
– Winne-the-Pooh
April 2011
9 posts
Game Over.
At least for this year. The Canadiens lost last night. Looks like I am cheering for the Canucks.
Although Vancouver fans probably want to puke right now as game 7 goes into overtime, these games are why I love playoff hockey.
Update: what a beautiful win for the Canucks. Congrats.
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My Favorite George Hebert Poem
AARON.
HOLINESS on the head, Light and perfection on the breast, Harmonious bells below raising the dead To lead them unto life and rest. Thus are true Aarons drest.* Profaneness in my head, Defects and darkness in my breast, A noise of passions ringing me for dead Unto a place where is no rest : Poor priest ! thus am I drest. Only another head I have another heart and...
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What Does God Need for His Glory?
In surveying the blogging world, I came across this today:
thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2011/04/22/god-created-the-world-for-good-friday/
(Please read the post linked to above before reading the following)
I cannot understand why it is okay in the reformed world to see the goodness and aseity of God sacrificed on the altar of His glory.
Piper’s formulation implicitly makes...
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I still love a fried egg sandwich
2 slices of whole grain toast + 2 fried eggs + 2 slices bacon + 2 slices ripe tomato + a generous slathering of mayo = Win.
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Guess the Poet #1?
Without using Google, guess the Poet.
I know that He exists. Somewhere in silence He has hid his rare life From our gross eyes.
’Tis an instant’s play ’Tis a fond Ambush Just to make Bliss Earn her own surprise!
But should the play Prove piercing earnest Should the glee glaze In Death’s stiff stare
Would not the fun Look too expensive! Would not the jest Have crawled too far!
Why the change?
I have moved the blog back to Tumblr. Why?
The iOS Wordpress app is horrible. The Tumblr app rocks.
I have always liked using Tumblr, but I did not stick with it in the past because of the lack of comments.
I am not so sure that comments really matter. Anyways, there is page for asking questions and a page for anyone to submit an article if they want to try. Of course any articles have to...
October 2009
1 post
Good Warfare Theology →
I just got done reading this paper as I am preparing for an evangelism class I am teaching this Saturday. Dr. Moore’s paper is very helpful in bringing together Biblical Theology, Evangelism, and an unabated passion for Jesus. A must read.
September 2009
11 posts
“He rode with the sun coppering his face and the red wind blowing out of the...”
– Cormac McCarthy, All The Pretty Horses
Me: I'm feeling depressed. I want to go to IKEA and get that desk I want.
Wife: And that would make you happy?
Me: No, but it would forestall the need to deal with my unhappiness just a little further.
While I like a good poutine, for Quebec cuisine there is nothing like my wifes tourtière.
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A Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson
If you are looking for a good book on theology to keep around as a reference for yourself and your family you should consider A Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson. Watson was a Puritan author, and the book is old, yet his clarity in the presentation of doctrine is in my experience unmatched. When I need to teach on a specific doctrine, I will often turn to Watson to see how he outlined and...
How the Confession of My Sins Kept me in the... →
You should read this. If you are a part of my congregation, and you need someone to be confessing sins to, get ahold of me.
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“For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who...”
– Psalm 86:5
Lets give each other some good ideas on what to read for the final few months of this year. What was your favorite book this year?
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A quick review of "Your Song" by Harry Connick,...
I just bought the new album by Harry Connick, Jr. entitled “Your Song.” I like it. Its an album of covers done the way I like them done, recognizable yet a bit different, by a great singer. I give it 4/5 stars. Go buy it and dance to it with someone. Your spouse if your married.
Placebos Are Getting More Effective. Drugmakers... →
I found this fascinating. Our expectations appear to be quite powerful.
The Nameless One
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While I do not want to promote a cult following of Carl Trueman, you really must read this article. I was going to quote from it, but every paragraph had a quotable sentence.
June 2009
1 post
“Those natures that are most sanctified on earth are still a seminary of sin;...”
– David Clarkson
May 2009
3 posts
Amusing Ourselves to Death by Stuart McMillen -... →
This is good. If you haven’t, you need to read Amusing Ourselves to Death.
“The sophisticated post-Kantian theology for which they stand comes to this...”
– Look, It’s Rubbish! - Reformation21 So good, read the rest.
April 2009
6 posts
Not Even Close? -- Is America Becoming a... →
Even for us Canadians, this is a good read.
“Dare I suggest that one of the battles of the next decade for Christians is not...”
– Carl Trueman
“Prayer is ministry.”
“If you are filling a pool it would be half full but if you are drinking from a...”
– Emily
My thought's on The Shack →
March 2009
17 posts
“This statue’s one-eyed gaze pierces into your mind…”
“Let us not parley with it; let not that be our joy, which made Christ a man of...”
– Thomas Watson, writing of sin in A Body of Divinity
“Our noetic sanctification is the fruit of our justification in Christ.”
– Graeme Goldsworthy
Color Photographs from the FSA and OWI Home Page →
It takes a bit of digging, but the photos good. I found this through dubious quality.
Crisis of Faith →
This is quite interesting. A good example (if true!) of why it is important to think clearly even about inflammatory subjects.
One World, Under God
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This is a good example of speculation and illogical thought run wild. No self respecting thinker, let alone Christian, should be persuaded by this nonsense.
Messiahs Pointing to the Door -... →
Most Dangerous Object in the Office: Giant... →
The most dangerous object in my office is still my laser printer.
A Few Like You →
Touchstone Magazine - Mere Comments: Decline of... →
See how U.S. religious landscape has changed in... →
Burj Dubai →
My tower’s taller than yours is.