I just keep hoping I don't run into him, or that, 9 years having passed, he won't recognize me.
Against Armchair Iconoclasts
Modern man is an iconoclast, but he hasn't the decency to be an honest one.
History Has Its Eyes on You
The likelihood of a rap musical about often-ignored founding father Alexander Hamilton may seem ridiculous on its face, but subject matter alone can never make a play.
On the Need For Corporate Worship
The individual who misses corporate worship is distinctly and definitively lacking in the edification and strength necessary to pursue Christian holiness and faithfulness.
Finding A Wife for The Man
Thankfully, because of the Second Adam, none of us is every truly alone. We are never without God our helper.
Book Review: God's Servant Job
Although some may find this "re-invention" of a Biblical story into verse with pictures slightly off-putting, I encourage an open mind.
a series of faint clicks
If 18-year old me looked at the me who's a few months from 29, yes, I'd think I was cool.
Book Review: Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Hard-hitting action notwithstanding, Red Rising is ultimately a consideration of honor, morality, hierarchy, equality, and violence
Book Review: Deliverance to the Captives
Every Christian will appreciate the thoroughness of His gospel presentation — Christ is God's good word of reconciliation for the world.
Decrees & Determinism
Reformed Theology says that history only matters morally because of God's eternal decree.
Barth, Cooper, & Prison
Barth's emphatic preaching of God's positive word of Jesus Christ to every man, woman, and child reminds me of my Lutheran brothers and sisters in Christ.
Book Giveaway: Torrey Gazette/Grace for Sinners Books
In celebration of the release of this great resource and other resources in collaboration with Grace for Sinners, Torrey Gazette is giving away two digital copies of the trio: We Believe, The Lord's Prayer, and A Lying Spirit. We hope you will enter, share with others, and enjoy the contents.
Better Late Than Never...
Others may eschew resolutions and staying awake to watch one second turn into another, but I thrive on it.
heal thyself
Standard disclaimer: if you haven't already noticed, I'm not a doctor, and taking my advice on anything should be taken with a grain of salt. MMMMM, salt.
A Fool’s Hope
I’ve long thought that the things we love the most are those which satisfy the empty places in our hearts.
Art and J. R. R. Tolkien
The making of myths, stories, etc. can also bring God's truth to the world in unexpected ways.
Death & Dying
It is a full death and not a partial death. It is not a death that retains our best parts. Jesus Christ dies for the whole of who we are.
re: stacks
The point - thanks for sticking with me this far - is that collecting LPs, even on the most casual of levels, is about not being able to ignore them.
Bookish Ambitions for 2016
Lists are pleasant to write, and they keep my head clearer than it would otherwise be.
Why Are Grown Ups Fighting Over a Ball?
The great sin that underlies playing the lottery is the same great sin that plagues all of us even when we don't play the lottery.