John Piper wrote this on Sunday for an upcoming marriage book:
“The most fundamental task of a mother and father is to show God to the children. Children know their parents before they know God. This is a huge responsibility and should cause every parent to be desperate for God-like transformation. The children will have years [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Quote of the Day
Posted in Patriarchy, Pilgrimesque, Quote of the Day on April 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
For Real
Posted in AMUSEMENT: "Muse" Means to Think and "A" Means... on April 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’m looking for a picture I took of an overcrowded subway car in NYC a year or two ago. That was nothing.
Quote of the Day
Posted in Patriarchy, Pilgrimesque, Pleased with God, Quote of the Day on April 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thomas Chalmers got me thinking that everyone should have at least one friend to turn to who always speaks important, well-considered, hopeful, God-besought thoughts to you. God keep me chock full of hope.
“Regardless of how large, your vision is too small.”
HT: George Grant
Narnia At Home
Posted in Family, Goings On, Pilgrimesque, Pleased with God on April 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This oil painting is a special gift to our family from good friends (the artist and her family). The paint is still not dry but it’s cherished already.
Here is more of Alyssa’s work. Check out this incredible 24′ x 7′ mural she painted for an upcoming school program.
Well, At Least There is Free Shipping
Posted in AMUSEMENT: "Muse" Means to Think and "A" Means..., Variety Pack on April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Coffee Art
Posted in Variety Pack on April 23, 2008 | 5 Comments »
I have never tasted coffee. Really. No, really! I did have coffee cake once though. I even married a wife who says the same thing. I was thinking I would try it when I turned 30, but am looking toward 35 now. I understand there is a value in [...]
Happy Earth Day!
Posted in Variety Pack on April 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof.
Anonymity and Accountability
Posted in Patriarchy, Pilgrimesque on April 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A good article by Tim Challies.
Had Enough Dancing Tractors?
Posted in Recommendation, Variety Pack on April 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
And did you notice that all the drivers were dressed up as characters from the Wizard of Oz?
I’m back, and I’m trying to remount into the saddle again. When I can, I need to get caught up on my blog reading. When I was gone I missed more than 700 posts from the [...]
Prep Mode
Posted in AMUSEMENT: "Muse" Means to Think and "A" Means..., Family, Goings On on April 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Knox is prepping for his two week trip. He is especially eager for the USS Constitution, Plimoth Plantation and Mike’s Pastry. This is him practicing some advanced trip techniques this morning.
A Token for You
Posted in AMUSEMENT: "Muse" Means to Think and "A" Means... on April 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’m going to be gone for two weeks (see below) beginning Monday. Here is a special gift for you–a video you will want to watch over and over while I am away to maintain your cultural acumen. Enjoy.
Hiatus
Posted in Classical Education, Goings On on April 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
hi·a·tus // [hahy-ey-tuhs] –noun, plural -tus·es, -tus.
1.a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.
While there may be a post or two in the coming days, TBAP is going on a two week hiatus. There will likely be little activity during that time as Chrissy and I take [...]
Quote of the Day
Posted in Apologetics, Pilgrimesque, Quote of the Day on April 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
D.H. Lawrence…
“[Americans] are always busy “about” something. But truly immersed in doing something, with… deep blood-consciousness active…they never are.”
Learning to Love Fluff Less than Substance
Posted in Apologetics, Classical Education on April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A really good short article (and inset quotation) prompting me to do the important things and not despise them because they don’t seem important and they are REALLY hard at first. . I’m reminded of Salter’s admonition that education makes us more fully human.
Apprehending Beauty on Gene Veith’s site.
Aw, Man! Maybe Next Summer!
Posted in Classical Education, Pilgrimesque on April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This summer Yale Divinity School is offering a week-long course on Jonathan Edwards:
The staff of the Jonathan Edwards Center will present a week-long summer course at the Yale Divinity School examining the life, thought, and legacies of Jonathan Edwards, one of the great theologians in the Christian tradition and one of the most significant figures [...]
You Need to Know…
Posted in Apologetics on April 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »
About America’s newest and biggest church and beware of it’s winsome, generous and loveable leader.
Quote of the Day
Posted in Gospel, Patriarchy, Pilgrimesque, Quote of the Day on April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
John Calvin…
“We are nowhere forbidden to laugh.”
Lincoln and Kennedy
Posted in Classical Education, The Things of This World, Variety Pack on April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is nothing new, but it’s interesting and kind of amazing, to see the similarities all laid out on one page.
Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both [...]
Making Mention of a Hero
Posted in News and Sports, Patriarchy, Pilgrimesque on April 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
On April 8th, Michael Monsoor will get his posthumous Medal of Honor. Here’s what he did:
“That September morning, Monsoor and a group of SEAL snipers took up position on a residential rooftop as part of an operation to push into a dangerous section of southern Ramadi. Four insurgents armed with AK-47 rifles came into [...]
I Was A Counseling Major
Posted in AMUSEMENT: "Muse" Means to Think and "A" Means... on April 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Maybe I should have just watched this video instead…
Have You Ever Wanted to Pre-Date Your Email?
Posted in AMUSEMENT: "Muse" Means to Think and "A" Means... on April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sure it’s a little sneaky and a lot unethical, but hey, check out Gmail’s newest feature!
Gmail Custom Time
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