Archive for February, 2007
Ferguson From the Heart
Tuesday, February 27th, 2007So, yes, in fact, I've been up a few times late enough to watch the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. I caught this clip from a link on another blog (sorry, I forgot who from!) - Ferguson changes tones drastically from the late show usual shtick, and just talks straight about his life and some […]
Thoughts from Exodus 7b-8a: Shaming the Gods
Friday, February 23rd, 2007Plagues one and two. The Nile and frogs. Anqet was the goddess of fertility and the Nile – their source of life and nourishment. In turning the life-giving waters to blood (their symbol of death), all hope in this goddess was shattered. She was clearly no more powerful than the God of Israel, and couldn't protect […]
Children are a Blessing
Friday, February 16th, 2007We've had many new additions to families in our circle! Welcome the newcomers! If I missed anyone, put it in the comments.
Shane and Emily are new parents!! Their first baby, a girl, was born on Jan 31.
http://www.sanfordhealth.org/CradleRoll/BabyList.cfm?CradleRollParentId=19114
Jacob and Heather have received their referral to adopt a baby girl from Vietnam! Congratulations!!
http://jaidyn.vervecreations.com/
Also, Karen and Richard just […]
Immigration/Population in the US
Tuesday, February 6th, 2007Before I get lots of nasty letters saying, 'Where's my water buffalo' and 'Why don't I have a water buffalo', let me put a disclaimer: This issue is very politically charged, and emotionally involved for many. I'm not taking any sides here, or necessarily agreeing with any or everything this man says. I just found […]
Thoughts from Exodus 7a: Pharaoh
Tuesday, February 6th, 2007I'm not sure what the Bible means when it says that God hardens Pharaoh's heart. (The most blatant is in 9:12). I've never heard mentioned in the Bible that the Lord 'took control' of someone, or 'made their decisions for them' in a I-can't-help-myself-I'm-being-controlled sort of way. I've never read it, or seen it myself, […]
Thoughts From Exodus 6: Yahweh's Declaration
Sunday, February 4th, 2007In chapter 6, God lays it all out. He will deliver His people from Egypt and slavery into the land he promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This is a pivotal point in the story. God has remained a bit mysterious, leading Moses and asking him to do certain things, and giving proof with powerful […]
Preaching from the ESV
Saturday, February 3rd, 2007Mars Hill is switching to the ESV Bible translation for their public preaching. Elder Mark Driscoll gives their reasons at the link below.
http://theresurgence.com/mark_driscoll_2007-01-09_pastoral_reflections_on_bible_translations
I think the ESV is a great translation, for many of the reasons he points out. Also, I really enjoyed the refresher course on the historical accuracy of the Bible. Locally, we've talked […]
Piper: When Is Abortion Racism
Friday, February 2nd, 2007John Piper, 1/21/2007:
I know that I am talking mainly to a white audience. But not only. Word spreads. One person could make all the difference.
O that the murderous effect of abortion in the Black and Latino communities, destroying tens of thousands at the hands of white abortionists, would explode with the same reprehensible reputation […]