I ain’t no music critic. That aside, here are my 10 favourite albums from 2011. 10. Metals, Feist. This chick is dope. ‘Nuff said. 9. Bad As Me, Tom Waits. It’s unimaginable to me how anyone can listen to a Tom Waits record all the way through without a stiff drink in hand (preferably whiskey, scotch, or… [Read more…]
December 31, 2011
The in-laws got me this book for Christmas and I just cracked it open this evening. I have a thing for opening lines in a book, and I thought the first paragraph of this one was great. I did not intend to be “Stanley Hauerwas.” I am aware, however, that there is someone out there who… [Read more…]
December 10, 2011
Rule: God is the subject of the verbs. (This is most certainly one of the most important rules!)
December 8, 2011
So, it’s Advent. In light of the season I thought I’d post a few of my favourite carols/hymns from this time of year. I want to start with my favourite, Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing. This hymn was written in 1757 by a young English pastor and hymnist named Robert Robinson, at the age… [Read more…]
December 4, 2011
Are humans sinful beings? Are they a doomed creature? Are they ultimately good? Well, I suppose it would depend on who you ask. But, the final word has already been spoken about human creatures and to human creatures and that final word is Christ Jesus. On the resurrection of Jesus, T.F. Torrance says: “Thus the… [Read more…]
December 31, 2011
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