Dec 12 2011

Bible Matrix X-mas

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“So I commended
…..enjoyment,
……….because a man
……….has nothing better
……………under the sun
…..…..than to eat,
…..drink,
and be merry…”
(Eccles. 8:15)

If you love the chiasmi of the Bible, why not arrange a “Covenant” Christmas banquet using the Bible Matrix?*

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Aug 27 2011

Kindle Your Nostrils

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“Smoke went up from His nostrils, and devouring fire from His mouth;
Coals were kindled by it.”
Psalms 18:8

Nathan Ketchen has suggested a method of pipe smoking that accords with the Lord’s service. Here is his seven step “holy smoke” chiasm:
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Jun 19 2010

The Loser Letters

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“This book is a gem. Through letters of advice from A.F. Christian, an enthusiastic convert to the cause of the new atheists, Mary Eberstadt deftly exposes the flaws in their views. Using the lingo of pop culture to hilarious effect, she offers a scathing satire of their question-begging arguments and shows with great wit that they are not just wrongheaded but downright laughable. Yet this spirited defense of Christian faith is also a poignant commentary on what it means to be human.”

– Fr. Peter Ryan, SJ, Professor of Moral Theology, Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary

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Dec 1 2009

Gentlemen’s Club

I’ve been ranting a bit lately, so, to lighten things up, and to commemorate the announcement this past week that male-only clubs in Australia do not have to request exemption from anti-discrimination legislation, I offer you the following video. And I hereby begin plans to found the first Christian Gentlemen’s Club in downtown Katoomba. A grand replacement for the Freemasons, eh what?


Nov 23 2009

On Avoiding Writing

A quote pilfered from Michael Hyatt’s blog:

“Usually, writers will do anything to avoid writing. For instance, the previous sentence was written at one o’clock this afternoon. It is now a quarter to four. Continue reading


Oct 21 2009

Amillennialism

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Jun 14 2009

Ladies’ Bible Study

This one still makes me laugh…

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