Sorry to all for the lack of posts lately, I had a big essay week, but its all over so hopefully I’ll be back on the ball. A quick comment, check out the comments on the post below on homosexuality. There are some interesting conversations going on that you might be interested in. Everyone knows …
There was a letter in the Sarnia Observer the other day, my friend Troy had it on his blog. The following is the letter and a reply that I wrote for it. Dear Editor, People calling themselves Christians are only too eager to point out how the issue of same sex marriage is contrary to …
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trans•sex•u•al (tr ns-s k sh – l) n. 1. One who wishes to be considered by society as a member of the opposite sex. 2. One who has undergone a sex change. The church throughout the bible is considered and called the bride of Christ. Christ is the groom. In this allegory we are Christ’s …
Ever since I got my own website, well even before that, ever since I started speaking in front of groups of people I have found that my mind is always in a constant desire for something new. I love reading books where it takes a new perspective on a new verse or listening to a …
Last night we brought in Shaun Groves for a concert at Tyndale. He exceeded my expectations. I had the privilege of going to the airport to pick him up and spend some time with him before the show. It’s always an interesting event when you get to spend time with a ‘famous’ person. Only month …
I read this arguement in my epistemology textbook. It’s humerous, but it works, or does it? “Either I shall die of cancer caused by smoking or I shall not. If I shall, then there is no point in giving up smoking. If I shall not, there is no point in giving up smoking. Therefore there …
I’m going to try completely stop something. It’s something I’ve tried before; I doubt I succeeded for very long. Most of us take part in it quite often and are so consumed by it that we couldn’t even point it out at all. It’s one of those things that is the most uncomfortable to point …
The most recent book that I have cracked open is one that Eugene Peterson (author of The Message, that paraphrase everyone either loves or hates) and Marva Dawn. It’s called the Unnecessary Pastor. I’m only a few chapters in and I’m loving it. I’ve also read another book by Marva Dawn called Reaching out Without …
I’m in the class of Job right now. I know what you’re thinking, and it’s probably the same thing that I thought when I first signed up for the class. Job is an easy book. We all think the only part of Job is the story of Job that we know as a story. We …
I was reading through Luke 5 this morning, and something particular stuck out to me. The chapter begins with Christ calling his first disciples. It is the account of James, John and Simon Peter being called to follow their Rabbi. The three of them are pulled off to the edge of the water and were …
Well, Joe’s comment confirmed my next post. If you haven’t read it, read his comment on the last post. The subject is witnessing. Are we commanded to do it? First, let’s read the following verses (read them in full context if you have time). Eph 5:15-16 Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise …
My epistemology class is one of those classes that you will learn so much, but none of it will be taught in class. For those of you that don’t know what epistemology is; it’s the study of knowledge; a philosophy class. My teacher Dr. Davis is very good at teaching you how to think for …
A few minutes ago a couple Jehovah Witness’ came to the door. They were extremly nice and them at the door made me wonder. They seem to have a deep conviction about their faith. One that is deep enough to go out in the middle of winter and go door to door because of their …
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There is something about friendships that I absolutely love. This topic has run through my brain and a few conversations lately that I just love that I have friends. I was talking with one of my friends from Tyndale tonight and they are going through some stuff and they blatantly asked me “Do you think …
I just finished reading yet another great article by GQ. This one was about a writer that went to CreationFest. It’s extremly well written, and amazingly insightful and truthful. Read it here. It’s really long, but worth it. http://men.style.com/gq/features/full?id=content_301 If you haven’t already read the GQ article What Would Jesus Do then read it too …
“Why do you confuse the issue? Why do you talk without knowing what you’re talking about? Pull yourself together, Job! Up on your feet! Stand tall! I have some questions for you, and I want some straight answers. Where were you when I created the earth? Tell me, since you know so much! Who decided …
Tonight I watched Ray. It was the story of Ray Charles (the black singer guy). It was a great movie. It was a little long though; I was getting uncomfortable in my seat after about 2.3 hours, so I had to start walking around for the last fifteen minutes of a movie. There is just …
So tonight was an interesting night. Donald Miller (author of Blue like Jazz) was at Tyndale tonight and he spoke. After we had our small group with a few new additions. All went well, and then after small group Nathan came out and then we started talking. No better subject than talking about the Bible, …
The bible has always been considered to have all the answers. I’ve heard time and time again from the pulpit that if we ever have any questions to just look in the bible and you will find your answers. Now this is going to be a tough one to explain without sounding heretical but hear …
Well, this should be intresting. Two close friends of mine both started up Blogs within a 24 hour time slot. Maybe they will compete and see who can post the most. Or maybe they are just doing it because I wrote an article in the last Canon 25 about Blogs and how everyone is doing …