Category Archives: Free Style Entry

FSE: Knowing

Posted on April 10, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

Yesterday, I saw Knowing, which starred Nicholas Cage. Knowing is a science fiction movie. At its beginning, we’re in the 1950’s, and we meet an odd little girl named Lucinda, whose special idea is selected by her school. Her idea … Continue reading →

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FSE: Smoke Monster, Joan Actors

Posted on April 10, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

Last night, I watched Lost, Criminal Mind, and the new ABC series, The Unusuals. 1. Last night’s lost was about the judgment of Ben Linus, who had some humanity within him when he refused to kill Alex Rousseau. Over the … Continue reading →

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FSE: John 14-17

Posted on April 8, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

I celebrated the Lord’s supper yesterday, the night before Passover. Within Armstrongite circles, there is a tradition that we read John 14-17 during the Lord’s supper. I’m not an Armstrongite anymore, but I like to read these chapters every year, … Continue reading →

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FSE: Matthew 17:24-27 and Culture

Posted on April 23, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

For my daily quiet time yesterday, I read Matthew 17:24-27. The passage addresses the issue of whether or not Jesus’ disciples must pay the temple tax. Jesus says “no,” since the sons of the king do not pay taxes; rather, … Continue reading →

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FSE: House’s Search for Meaning

Posted on April 22, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

I watched House, M.D. with my dad last night. This was the first time that I had ever watched the show. I’m not sure if I’ll watch it regularly when I return to Cincinnati, but I liked that particular episode. … Continue reading →

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FSE: Earth Day 2008

Posted on April 22, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Today is Earth Day, so I’ll be sharing my thoughts about environmentalism, however scattered they may be. If my memory is correct, I first heard of Earth Day when I was in seventh grade. My mom and grandma owned a … Continue reading →

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FSE: John Hick’s Religious Pluralism

Posted on April 21, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

I’m a little drowsy right now, since I’ve just eaten lunch, so please pardon any incoherence in this post. I finished Part I of More Than One Way? Four Views on Salvation in a Pluralistic World. Part I is John … Continue reading →

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FSE: Thoughts on the Resurrection

Posted on April 20, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

A few nights ago, for my daily quiet time, I was reading Matthew 16:24-28. Jesus tells his disciples that following him means carrying a cross, possibly even giving up one’s life. But, in the end, it will all be worth … Continue reading →

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FSE: My Senior Thesis

Posted on April 19, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

I’m at my dad’s in Indiana for a week, so I’ll be writing free style entries. I introduced my readers to this on Thanksgiving. Basically, my dad doesn’t have high speed, and my BibleWorks is at my place. So these … Continue reading →

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FSE: The War on Drugs

Posted on November 24, 2007 by jamesbradfordpate

I read an interesting editorial in today’s Indianapolis Star that criticized the War on Drugs. The author observed that many politicians and Presidential candidates have admitted to using drugs when they were younger. The list covers the political spectrum, as … Continue reading →

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