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Fatherhood and Frame November 28th, 2007

As a father pities his children,So the LORD pities those who fear Him.For He knows our frame;He remembers that we are dust. – Psalm 103:13-14 As a relatively novice dad, this passage has new light shining …

Acting as the Anvil November 15th, 2007

“You have noted that we have posed the ethical dilemma in terms of church-world. Our use of the images of the church as a colony and Christians as resident aliens was meant to set this matter in stark contrast. From a Christian point of view, the world needs the church, not to help the world …

Deep Magic from the Dawn of Time November 12th, 2007

“You have a traitor there, Aslan,” said the Witch. Of course everyone present knew that she meant Edmund. But Edmund had got past thinking about himself after all he’d been through and after the talk he’d had that morning. He just went on looking at Aslan. It didn’t seem to matter what …

At A Solemn Music November 9th, 2007

Blest pair of Sirens, pledges of heav’n’s joy, Sphere-born harmonious sisters, Voice and Verse, Wed your divine sounds, and mixed power employ Dead things with inbreathed sense able to pierce, And to our high-raised phantasy present That undisturbe`d song of …

Christian Colonials November 7th, 2007

If the introduction is an indicator of what is to come, this should be a good read. Here’s a sample: “After asking the Philippian church to ‘have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus …

All Saints November 1st, 2007

For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia!Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight;

Happy Halloween! October 31st, 2007

This morning Emilio wanted to hear the story of St. George and the Dragon, and it struck me how appropriate such a story is for today, Halloween. The celebration of Halloween remains a debated point between Christians (not so unlike the rightness or wrongness of reading Harry …

Cadillac Sky October 29th, 2007

At Last! College Football! September 1st, 2007

It is a crisp morning. The sun and breeze are in the leaves, and there’s that scent in the air that let’s you know the long awaited time has finally arrived. To further stir the emotions: http://sports.espn …

Wild Kingdom August 8th, 2007

This clip is about 9 minutes long, but it is worth watching all the way through. Pretty amazing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8DDYz68kM

Britian’s Got Talent August 6th, 2007

This is quite a clip. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oxTy7KIAaA

No Spoilers Here July 21st, 2007

No sooner did I finish Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that I wanted to start over and read it again. I won’t say anything further at this point, but a tip of the hat goes to John Granger and the alchemical connections he has made to Ms. Rowling’s work. John, thanks for …