Monthly Archives: February 2020

Church Write-Up: Ash Wednesday 2020

Today is Ash Wednesday, and the church that I attend had an Ash Wednesday service. The pastor opened his sermon by saying that he did not have a poker face. One can look at his face and tell what he … Continue reading

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Book Write-Up: God in Himself, by Steven J. Duby

Steven J. Duby. God in Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology. IVP Academic, 2019.  See here to purchase the book. Steven J. Duby teaches theology at Grand Canyon University. This book is about divine revelation. There are … Continue reading

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Church Write-Up: Listening, and the Dark Night of the Soul

Here are some items from church this morning. A. The theme of the service was “Listen to him,” taken from what God says in Matthew 17:5 at the Transfiguration. The youth pastor talked about the fictional town of Duckberg. The … Continue reading

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Church Write-Up: The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9)

The adult Bible study today talked about Jesus’s Transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9. Here are some items: A. Transfiguration Sunday marks a transition between Epiphany and Lent. Epiphany is about the revelation of Jesus as God, to both Israel and also … Continue reading

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Book Write-Up: The Victory of the Cross, by James R. Payton Jr.

James R. Payton Jr. The Victory of the Cross: Salvation in Eastern Orthodoxy. IVP Academic, 2019. See here to purchase the book. James R. Payton Jr. teaches history at Redeemer University College in Ontario, Canada. This book is somewhat of … Continue reading

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Church Write-Up: Law, Keeping It Real, and Sharing One’s Faith

At church this morning, I felt a lot of law. You need to reconcile with people; otherwise, people who know you are a Christian may question Christianity when they see that you can’t get along with others. Do not let … Continue reading

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Wayne Allyn Root: Mexico Is Paying for Trump’s Wall

https://townhall.com/columnists/wayneallynroot/2020/01/26/mexico-is-paying-for-trumps-wall-n2560095

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Ann Coulter: STOP APOLOGIZING FOR SAVING BLACK LIVES

http://www.anncoulter.com/columns/2020-02-12.html

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Understanding Why Hamas Refuses to Recognize Israel — Vridar

As a follow on from the previous post it seems appropriate to post one more piece from Alastair Crooke. As a diplomat Crooke had direct meetings with Hamas leaders so what he writes should have some credibility. 21 more words via … Continue reading

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Donald Trump has done more than all of his rich critics to reduce carbon emissions — WINTERY KNIGHT

I wanted to look at who has been doing the most to cut carbon emissions. Then we’ll look at whether the secular left supports the technologies that achieved actual cuts in carbon emissions. Then we’ll look at the technologies that … Continue reading

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