Tag Archives: God

Morning Quote: Soren Kierkegaard

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

What the age needs is not a genius — it has had geniuses enough, but a martyr, who in order to teach men to obey would himself be obedient unto death. What the age needs is awakening. And therefore someday, … Continue reading →

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"a bulwark never failing…"

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

I was reading The Lord of the Rings with my six year old son when we ran across this passage from Vol 1 The Fellowship of the Ring: Frodo looked and saw, still at some distance, a hill of many … Continue reading →

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The risk that I'm takin'…

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

Sadly, Beyonce at halftime is what passes for culture in this misbegotten land.  And, of course, the scantily-clad woman had to end it with “God bless you all.”

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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

On Wednesday, Salon.com published an article titled “So what if abortion ends life?“ It may be the most honest and disturbing depiction of how abortion advocates feel that I have ever read. In this article the author, Mary Elizabeth Williams, … Continue reading →

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A Good Reminder

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Janet has an excellent post over at Always Just One More Thing about remembering that God is in control and not even the evil we see escapes him. This is probably especially important for us here at Curmudgeons who detest … Continue reading →

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It's Not My Fault

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

My wonderful wife has gotten us started back to reading the Bible together. This morning’s passage was Genesis 3 – The Fall, which I’ve read many times, but this is what struck me this time. Genesis 3:12-13 English Standard Version … Continue reading →

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Consent and corporate action…

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

Well, Doug Wilson is at it again.  It seems whenever either curmudgeon grudgingly accepts one of his posts, he feels compelled to write something to reverse that appraisal.  In a recent post, he delves into the vile practice of majority … Continue reading →

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…hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way…

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

I am reading Graham Greene’s The Heart of the Matter again.  Once again I am astounded by his ability to turn a phrase. This passage comes after Scobie, the central character, has failed to secure passage to South Africa for his … Continue reading →

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On the other hand…

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

In response to Andy’s post on government schools and Christianity, I felt something needed to be said regarding the similarities of many churches to the government and its educational goals.  Andy said: But the government’s goal is to make sure … Continue reading →

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“¿Qué gigantes?” – Sancho Panza

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

I had heard that Al Mohler made a really ridiculous statement.  Then I heard the actual statement and thought – how did I miss that?  I did the maths and came up with this: Election + News media + Southern … Continue reading →

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