Monthly Archives: December 2019

Book Write-Up: Why Not Victory?, by Barry Goldwater

Posted on December 30, 2019 by jamesbradfordpate

Barry M. Goldwater. Why Not Victory?: A Fresh Look at American Foreign Policy. McGraw-Hill, 1962. See here to buy the book. Barry Goldwater was a U.S. Senator from Arizona and ran for President in 1964. He was a renowned figure … Continue reading →

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Church Write-Up: The Talking Christmas Tree

Posted on December 29, 2019 by jamesbradfordpate

At church this morning, we had “Lessons in Carols,” but there was a children’s message in the middle of that. During that, the Christmas tree was talking to us about how she enjoyed being in church learning about Jesus. Had … Continue reading →

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Trump is the wall — Triablogue

Posted on December 28, 2019 by jamesbradfordpate

To the many evangelicals who continue to support Mr. Trump in spite of his blackened moral record, we might say this: Remember who you are and whom you serve. 427 more words via Trump is the wall — Triablogue

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Church Write-Up (Catch-Up): Advent and Christmas 2019

Posted on December 25, 2019 by jamesbradfordpate

This is a catch-up Church Write-Up, covering last week’s Advent service, last Sunday’s service, and this morning’s Christmas service. A. In his Advent sermon, the pastor made a point about Malachi 4:2(3:20): “But unto you that fear my name shall … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: The Battle for the Beginning, by John MacArthur

Posted on December 23, 2019 by jamesbradfordpate

John MacArthur. The Battle for the Beginning: Creation, Evolution, and the Bible. Nelson, 2012. See here to buy the book. Not surprisingly, this book holds to a young earth creationist, literal-historical interpretation of Genesis 1-3. Here are some thoughts and … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: All the Presidents’ Bankers, by Nomi Prins

Posted on December 16, 2019 by jamesbradfordpate

Nomi Prins. All the Presidents’ Bankers: The Hidden Alliances that Drive American Power. Nation Books, 2014. See here to purchase the book. Nomi Prins is a former Wall Street executive. Her writings have appeared in such publications as The Nation … Continue reading →

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Church Write-Up: The Marginalized and the Powerful

Posted on December 15, 2019 by jamesbradfordpate

Some points from church this morning: A. Shepherds were marginalized in first century Palestine. They lived and worked outside of towns, so they were not privy to the latest news. They smelled bad because they were around sheep all day … Continue reading →

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Church Write-Up: Zechariah 9, the King, and Light

Posted on December 11, 2019 by jamesbradfordpate

At this morning’s Advent service, the pastor preached about Zechariah 9. Zechariah 9 predicts a battle and that the king will enter into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. The promise of a king resonated with Zechariah’s audience, for that was … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: Witness, by Whittaker Chambers

Posted on December 9, 2019 by jamesbradfordpate

Whittaker Chambers. Witness. Random House, 1952. See here to purchase the book. Whittaker Chambers was an ex-Communist who testified in the late 1940’s that Alger Hiss was a Communist. This was significant because Hiss had served in influential positions of … Continue reading →

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Church Write-Up: II Samuel 7, Matthew 1, and God’s Grace

Posted on December 8, 2019 by jamesbradfordpate

At church this morning, two of the Scriptural texts were II Samuel 7 and Matthew 1. In II Samuel 7, God promises to build David a house, a lasting royal dynasty. Matthew 1 consists of Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus. It … Continue reading →

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