Daily Archives: September 20, 2009

How to Respond to the Culture Wars

Posted on September 20, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

At my Latin mass this morning, we didn’t have our usual priest, but rather the one who likes to talk about politics and the culture wars.   The text he preached on was the one in which Jesus says that … Continue reading →

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Feast of Trumpets 2009

Posted on September 20, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

September 19 is Rosh Hoshanah for this year, or, as Armstrongites and others like to call it, “the Feast of Trumpets.”   For Armstrongites, this festival is about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, which will occur with the blast … Continue reading →

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Judging Joab and Ahab

Posted on September 20, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

In last week’s post on II Samuel 18, Ahimaaz’s Tidings, I discussed the possible motives of Ahimaaz and Joab when Ahimaaz wanted to run and tell David about his side’s victory, while Joab tried to discourage him from doing so. … Continue reading →

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II Samuel 19: David Flubs Things Up

Posted on September 20, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

My weekly quiet time in II Samuel 19 was somewhat of a struggle. Reading the commentaries went smoothly, for I was actually feeling pumped and inspired as I read the Jewish Study Bible‘s notes on the chapter, while listening to … Continue reading →

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