Monthly Archives: February 2008

Money Does Not Equal Security

Posted on February 29, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

In one of my quiet times yesterday, I was reading Zephaniah 1:8: “Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the LORD’s wrath; in the fire of his passion the whole earth … Continue reading →

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Late Reflections on the Cleveland Debate

Posted on February 28, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Because I was writing about William F. Buckley, Jr. yesterday, I did not comment on the February 26 debate in Cleveland. At this time, one post is enough to wipe me out for the day. At other times, I can’t … Continue reading →

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William F. Buckley, Jr. (November 24, 1925-February 27, 2008)

Posted on February 27, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

To be honest, I haven’t read much by William F. Buckley, Jr., nor did I watch Firing Line all that often. I first heard of William F. Buckley when my mom bought me a copy of his book, Up from … Continue reading →

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My Morning with John McCain

Posted on February 27, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

I went to a John McCain rally this morning. I heard about it a few days ago, when a fellow Republican left an automated message on my answering machine. He mentioned the time and place of the rally, and I … Continue reading →

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Causing the Nazirites to Stumble

Posted on February 25, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

In Amos 2:12, God criticizes the Israelites for giving wine to the Nazirites. This was a no-no because the Nazirites were not supposed to drink alcohol during the fulfillment of their vow. The specifics of the Nazirite vow are contained … Continue reading →

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Some Political News

Posted on February 25, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Have you ever come across something that you absolutely have to pass on to your circle of influence? Well, here are a few items that I want to pass on: 1. Hillary accuses Barack Obama of plagiarism. Well, take a … Continue reading →

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Micah’s Search for an Honest Man

Posted on February 24, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

In the fourth century B.C.E., Diogenes the Cynic carried a lamp in the streets of Greece in search of an honest man. Similarly, about four centuries earlier, the prophet Micah was looking for at least one honest person in Judah. … Continue reading →

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Is God Fair in the Book of Job?

Posted on February 23, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

For my daily quiet time last night, I was reading Nahum 2:10-13. Here, the prophet talks about God killing off some young lions, who represent the predatory Assyrians. The passage reminded me of Job 38:39-40, in which God asks Job, … Continue reading →

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Amos 6:10

Posted on February 22, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Gene Tucker in his HarperCollins Study Bible commentary on Amos is not kidding when he calls Amos 6:9-10 a “mysterious and ominous little scene.” The New Revised Standard Version translates vv 9-10 as follows: “If ten people remain in one … Continue reading →

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The Texas Democratic Debate

Posted on February 22, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Well, I just watched the Democratic Presidential debate in Texas as my news for the day. I try to watch or listen to at least one news program each day. Some days, I listen to NPR. At other times, I … Continue reading →

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