Monthly Archives: January 2010

They’re Back!

Posted on January 22, 2010 by

My cable provider finally made a deal with Scripps and now we have the Food Network and HGTV back!  Three weeks without Food Network seems to have worked out well for my fast, but I’m glad it’s back! B”H

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Down 16

Posted on January 21, 2010 by

My church has been on a corporate fast since the beginning of this year (today’s the last official day) and we’ve seen a great deal of changes both individually and corporately, both spiritual and physical.  One observable change is in … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | 17 Comments

Refute & Deny

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

I just read an article about a reality star’s 10 plastic surgeries in one sitting (wow!), but what struck me was the way the word ‘refutes’ was used in the article.  If you’re so inclined then please give it a … Continue reading →

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Please, No Compliments

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

Alright, I’ve been trying to decide whether or not I’m annoyed by people always complimenting the author of a blog as a preface to their comment, and in the end I am annoyed! Sometimes people are too complimentary, and sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Stuff | 22 Comments

A High View of Scripture?: The Authority of the Bible and the Formation of the New Testament Canon

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

Allert, Craig D. A High View of Scripture?: The Authority of the Bible and the Formation of the New Testament Canon Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2007. Pp. 203. Paper. $18.99. WTS Bookstore | Amazon | Eisenbrauns . . With … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Canon, Inerrancy/Inspiration, Scripture | 16 Comments

The Book of Eli

Posted on January 18, 2010 by

Believe it or not, it’s a movie about the Bible, and a decent one at that.  The action scenes are graphic without being gory; the plot is actually something that I used to ponder when I was a new believer, … Continue reading →

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Cessationists and God’s Presence

Posted on January 17, 2010 by

I’m curious as to how cessationists understand God’s presence.  Since I’ve never been one I genuinely don’t know.  What I do know is that cessationists at least  view certain manifestations of the Spirit (e.g., tongues, prophecy, etc.) as having ceased … Continue reading →

Posted in Charismatic Issues, Theology | 30 Comments

Listen Up Folks…

Posted on January 17, 2010 by

You know you can talk about Haiti without reference to Pat Robertson, right?  Something great (= huge, not good) happened there and it was tragic, so that in and of itself merits talking about it, and more importantly, praying about … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | 19 Comments

Movie Notes

Posted on January 16, 2010 by

Here’s some abbreviated movie notes: Smokin’ Aces 2 — Stupid.  Prequels generally are, but this one was like, ridiculously stupid! Sorority Row — Stupid. Once the killer is revealed it’s not all that shocking but what’s worse is that it … Continue reading →

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Today’s the Day

Posted on January 16, 2010 by

In a few minutes I’m heading out to finally see Avatar in 3-D IMAX.  The tickets were purchased online and we’re getting there early so there shouldn’t be any problems.  I’ll let you know how I liked it later this … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | 7 Comments