Monthly Archives: April 2009

On Stats

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

It’s ironic that when I used to care about how many hits/visitors I got, I didn’t get many at all, but once I stopped caring the numbers increased drastically.   B”H

Posted in Miscellaneous | 4 Comments

The Cult of Facebook

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

Am I alone in noticing that a lot of people say “follow me on Facebook”?  Sounds awfully cultish, doesn’t it?  I’ve probably had more people try to get me to join their Facebook groups in the past two years than … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 8 Comments

Annoyed!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

It rained hard last night and I walked out to my car this morning to discover that the sun roof had been wide open all night!  The seats were soaked and a Bible was ruined!  It’s not the end of … Continue reading →

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Fallout 3: A Confession

Posted on April 21, 2009 by

I confess, as of late I’ve been spending obscene amounts of time playing Fallout 3.  The game is addictive and challenging and full of surprises at every turn.  I’m simply amazed at the vast world that the game’s creators have … Continue reading →

Posted in Video Games | 7 Comments

On Feeling the Spirit

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

I spoke at my friend’s birthday service yesterday and as I stood in the pulpit I felt the overwhelming presence of the Holy Spirit and I commented on that as I stood there.  After service had ended and the birthday … Continue reading →

Posted in Charismatic Issues | 11 Comments

Confusing Quote of the Day

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

James McGrath: I suspect that the greatest fear of conservatives is not that people will dissect the Bible and challenge it with the tools of historical critical investigation or other methods of academic investigation. Their fear is that people will … Continue reading →

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In the Mail

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

I won another of Rob Bradshaw’s journal giveaways and the prize arrived today.  It was a copy of Vox Evangelica XXV: Biblical and Other Essays from London Bible College (ed. Antony Billington; London: Paternoster, 1995).  The article on “The Triniarian … Continue reading →

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On The Shack

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

I haven’t read the book and I don’t plan to for the simple reason that I don’t read fiction.  Having said that, I’m surprised that a work of fiction like this has stirred up so much discussion and controversy in … Continue reading →

Posted in Books (Misc.), Theology | 13 Comments

Exhausted

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

I didn’t get much sleep last night and I had to get up early this morning to make some arroz con gandules to bring to my friend’s birthday party after church.  The service was good, the party was good, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | 18 Comments

UFC 97 Fight Results and Afterthoughts

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

Results: Of the fights that were televised I went 4 for 5.  The only one I got wrong was Liddell vs. Rua.  Silva over Leites Liddell over Rua Soszynski over Stann Kongo over Hardunk Stout over Wiman On Chuck Liddell: … Continue reading →

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