.flickr-photo { }.flickr-frame { float: left; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } 100_0204, originally uploaded by danwaugh. Bob mentioned the Indians clinching a playoff spot on Sunday. In fact, they clinched the division and are looking to lock up home field advantage throughout the playoffs by ending with … Continue reading 100_0204
God is Not Great, by Christopher Hitchens
Today I was in Borders and saw a hardback in the new realease section. The title, God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. I picked it up and thumbed through it. I didn't buy it, not yet. I read the back cover and the endorsements. One stood out, it's from the New Yorker and … Continue reading God is Not Great, by Christopher Hitchens
Great Luther quote
Ok, so I don't agree with everything is the quote, but I like the 'sticking it to the devil' attitude."Whenever the devil harasses you, seek the company of men or drink more, or joke and talk nonsense, or do some other merry thing. Sometimes we must drink more, sport, recreate ourselves, and even sin a … Continue reading Great Luther quote
Do evangelicals take the Bible literally?
This question is not as cut and dry as one might think. The natural impulse is to say, yes, of course. But don't be so quick, or you might not like the corner you paint yourself into!For example, even those who claim to take the Bible literally must admit that there is metaphor, simile, symbolism, … Continue reading Do evangelicals take the Bible literally?
Korean Missionaries Released
My kids and I have been praying for the release of the Korean hostages in Afghanistan for weeks now (along with the cowboys who are dying - i don't know, but that's what Jacob wants to pray for every night). Yesterday, Heather sent me word that some of the hostages were being released. Amen! Here's … Continue reading Korean Missionaries Released
God Entranced 