I finished Godfrey's short bio of Calvin last week before leaving for Chicago, but wanted to wrap a few thoughts on the book before thinking out loud about any others. Reading his bio was encouraging, but there was also several cautionary aspects.The good first (things that struck me as I read the bio). Though many … Continue reading Calvin: the good, the bad, the ugly
Author: Daniel Waugh
Tiller’s murder and Bonhoeffer
Al Mohler recently wrote an op-ed piece for the Chicago Tribune about the murder of Dr. Tiller. Those who would liken Tiller's murderer to the heroic efforts of Bonhoeffer should read this piece carefully (not hard, it's short). "America is not Nazi Germany. George Tiller, though bearing the blood of thousands of unborn children on … Continue reading Tiller’s murder and Bonhoeffer
Chicago Trip Review
We just got home from a 2 1/2 day trip to Chicago. It was great...and exhausting! Here's a quick review:Monday:- morning: drive to Chicago- noon: Rock N Roll McDonalds- Dan remembers he hates driving in the city!- check into Homewood suites on Grand Ave, 2 blocks off Michigan Ave.- walk across town (2.7 miles) to … Continue reading Chicago Trip Review
When I Hate Michael Horton
Ok, I don't hate the guy. In fact, I love him and love what he writes. It is, however, hard to swallow sometimes - you just don't want it to be true. But it probably is (he's kinda like David Wells that way). Yesterday I started his newest book Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of … Continue reading When I Hate Michael Horton
Touch a Truck
This morning, despite the light rain, we took the boys to 'Touch a Truck'. It's a really cool event for boys - not too many girls present though. They loved the motorcylce and the army trucks.lovin the power!what do you mean I can't take it home with me?!the speedometer goes to 140mph. I wonder, could … Continue reading Touch a Truck