Jonathan Edwards…
“There in heaven this fountain of love, this eternal three in one, is set open without any obstacle to hinder access to it. There this glorious God is manifested and shines forth in full glory, in beams of love; there the fountain overflows in streams and rivers of love and delight, enough for all [...]
Archive for October, 2007
Quote of the Day
Posted in Pleased with God, Quote of the Day on October 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Well, Um, That Was Pretty Cool
Posted in News and Sports on October 30, 2007 | 1 Comment »
A Happy Little Boy
Posted in Family on October 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Haddon’s expression after a full and fun morning at Gull Meadow Farms. Haddon turns 4 on Monday.
A Word to Our Culture
Posted in Classical Education on October 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Raising Pharisees
Posted in Patriarchy on October 24, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I’ve been chewing on this article for a few weeks. It’s a stellar thinking-out about the danger of not addressing our kids with spiritual hearts–not reaching their hearts with our hearts. We are too often pleased with the fact that they are performing well and doing “just fine.”
Raising Pharisees
This Week’s Sign that the Apocalypse is Upon Us
Posted in AMUSEMENT: "Muse" Means to Think and "A" Means..., Preposterous! on October 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A German student has invented braille tattoos. Until now, those without sight haven’t been able to appreciate the skilled artwork behind body inking, but Klara Jirkova wants to change that.
The University of the Arts Berlin student created the raised tattoos resembling braille bumps. Now you can modify your body to let the [...]
Quote of the Day
Posted in Quote of the Day on October 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Bob Jones Sr….
“Measured by the highest standards of pedagogy, Jesus was the greatest teacher the world ever knew. He knew His subject; He knew His pupil; He lived what He taught.”
Quote of the Day
Posted in Quote of the Day on October 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
James Smetham…
“I think I can trace every scrap of sorrow in my life to simple unbelief. How could I be anything but quite happy if I believed that always that all the past is forgiven, and all the present furnished with power, and all the future bright with hope because of the same abiding facts [...]
Quote of the Day
Posted in Pilgrimesque, Quote of the Day on October 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
From John Dickenson’s Letters from a Country Farmer…
“Small things grow great by concord.”
My Favorite Panel of Calvin and Hobbes
Posted in Patriarchy, Photoblogomous, Pilgrimesque, Variety Pack on October 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I’m not sure why I’ve always callled this my favorite C&H strip ever, but I Corinthians 9:24 and Colossians 3:23 come to mind as good biblical backing for the premise of the second frame.
American Anthem
Posted in Patriarchy, The Things of This World on October 6, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been checking every day since the series ended to see if anyone has posted this stirring song that played at the end of at least a couple of the installments of The War. It was put on a few hours ago.
”All we’ve been given, by those who came before,
The dream [...]
Quote of the Day
Posted in Patriarchy, Quote of the Day on October 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
John Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence, would pooh-pooh the church/state separation war…
“To promote true religion is the best and most effectual way of making a virtuous and regular people. Love to God and love to man is the subtance of religion; when these prevail, civil laws will have little to do. The magistrate (or ruling [...]
John Wesley’s Rules for Singing (1761)
Posted in Classical Education, Patriarchy, Pilgrimesque, Pleased with God on October 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
1. Sing all. See that you join with the congregation as frequently as you can. Let not a slight degree of weakness or weariness hinder you. If it is a cross to you, take it up and you will find a blessing.
2. Sing lustily, and with a good courage. Beware of singing as if you [...]
Happy 304th Birthday
Posted in Patriarchy, Pilgrimesque on October 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was born 304 years ago today. I am currently reading his new biography. Here is a little info about him and the Jonathan Edwards Center. Also, if you’re available, today is a good day to read/reread his most famous sermon.
“There is nothing that keeps wicked men, at any moment, out of hell, but [...]
Quote of the Day
Posted in Pilgrimesque, Quote of the Day on October 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Fyodor Dostoyevski in The Brothers Karamazov
“Beauty is the battlefield where God and the devil war for the soul of man.”
Free Audiobook
Posted in Variety Pack on October 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Free Audiobook of the Month:
America’s greatest Theologian, Jonathan Edwards, had a heart for missions. And Edwards deeply respected David Brainerd, who gave his life for missions to Native Americans. The Life of David Brainerd is an inspiring tale of one of the most notable missionaries in American history.
Use the coupon code OCT2007 to receive the [...]
Thank You, Veterans!
Posted in Patriarchy, Quote of the Day on October 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
If you missed Ken Burns’ documentary THE WAR, you missed much. The initial run of the series on PBS ended tonight, but will be running again over the coming weeks. It’s also available at Amazon.
Chrissy and I solemnly watched a good portion (60% or so) of the seven part series last week and this week. Aside [...]
Clinton or Marx?
Posted in News and Sports, Preposterous!, The Things of This World on October 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wow! Have you seen what Mrs. Clinton is saying? This is the fast track to destruction.
Here are her comments. Read the first few paragraphs.
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me A Match
Posted in Variety Pack on October 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
We are going to be voting for our next President in about 400 days. Make a love connection with a candidate today!
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