Modernism: Lure of Heresy (A Review)

Modernism: The Lure of HeresyMemory is essential to living healthily in the world. History is simply memory writ large. If this is true then Peter Gay has done us a favor in writing his work Modernism: The Lure of Heresy, From Baudelaire to Beckett and Beyond (Norton 2008). Modernism is 510 pages of spritely written text with numerous illustrations throughout the book. Since I have had trouble sleeping this book has kept me company for the past...

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Casting Crowns - Praise You in the Storm (Thoughtful Song)

Thoughtful song ...

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Trusting God ... A Thought and a Prayer

Trusting God ... A Thought and a Prayer"Let us trust our little selves with the Lord; and rest not, till by faith in the promised Holy Spirit and by incessant prayer we receive and be filled with it, like they were of old, in the ancient order of things." (Barton W. Stone in the Christian Messenger in 1843)Easier said than done God. I am trying to trust my little self with you but I am dying to walk by sight. Act in my life and my family's life today. Grant your Holy Spirit so that I may discern, understand and do your will. A drop of mercy is...

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The Contradictions of Bobby Valentine: Do Not Read if Easily Offended

Over the last several weeks I have done lots of introspection. Just who is Bobby Valentine and what makes him tick? I have descended into the depths of my soul that I did not even know where there. I have no intention of sharing the darkness in some of the nooks and crannies that have been plumbed but I am opening a window ...Bobby Valentine is, I believe, more like David than any other person in the Bible: that is a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Swirling...

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Faithfulness in Prayer: Voice of the Psalms

I have written a lot about prayer in the past both on this blog and in my books. Prayer is one of those things that I desperately cling to as my lifeline in this messed up and fallen world. Sometimes however it seems as if nothing at all happens in response to my prayers. As I read the Story of God in scripture I see many others who, seemingly, felt the same way:"How long, O LORD; will you ignore me forever?How long will you hide Your face from...

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