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Posted by on Dec 1, 2015 | 2 comments

A Net for Catching Days

A Net for Catching Days

For me, the phrase “writer’s bock” fails to capture the phenomenon. Block implies that there is inspiration idling somewhere in my brain; it just can’t run the proper...

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Posted by on Nov 22, 2015 | 0 comments

The Anxiety of Use: A Reading Behind Paul’s Epistle to Philemon

The Anxiety of Use: A Reading Behind Paul’s Epistle to Philemon

In verse 20 Paul argues that in order to properly participate in the ministry of the gospel Philemon should turn into a type of Onesimus. In this verse, Paul argues that he wants Philemon to become onaimen (a benefit). This is accomplished by laying aside the dictates of the law for a mandate of grace. A true Christian, Paul seems to be arguing, is defined by their love and compassion for those who are absolutely distinct from them. A Christian’s power and authority lies in their ability to identify and become like the least, the refuge, the impoverished, the imprisoned, and the oppressed. This is the final message we have from of Paul in the Bible; it is a summation of his ministry.

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Posted by on Nov 3, 2015 | 0 comments

Peter Bayle, Superskeptic

Peter Bayle, Superskeptic

“the value of faith is directly proportional with its repugnancy to reason”  “One must necessarily choose between philosophy and the gospel”  “the best answer that can...

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Posted by on Oct 6, 2015 | 1 comment

What Hulu Can’t Do

What Hulu Can’t Do

  Let me begin by casting off any pretense of judgment towards a Saturday afternoon spent watching Gilmore Girls while the sun shines gloriously outside. One of my...

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Posted by on Sep 21, 2015 | 0 comments

The Miracle of Flight

The Miracle of Flight

  When I was growing up in the Baptist church, I never knew what people saw or heard when they were alone with God. I just knew he never spoke to me so clearly. I...

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Posted by on Sep 1, 2015 | 0 comments

Netflix and Chill?

Netflix and Chill?

When I was surfing the internet, as one does these days, I came across an article that I read and promptly forgot where I read it.[1] But the main content of the...

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