As I was reading Psalm 16, I was reminded reminded that Calvinism is all over the place, through out the whole Bible. (Or instead of viewing the Bible in light of the Reformed faith, I should say, there is truth to the Reformers’ reading of scripture. Scripture is the ultimate authority.) Psalm 16:2 – I… Read More »
I was reading an article entitled “A Faith-Based Perspective On Tort Causation” by Douglas H. Cook. This article explains that accidental injury should not generate tort lilability, because God is the predominant causal actor. In contrast, when a person intentionally sins, it establishes the defendant as the primary causal actor. I agree with these general… Read More »
As I am learning whatthe law is, I am seeing how useful it is. Wrongs that I recall seeing, can now be labeled. I’ve seen false imprisonment, IIED, unlawful search and seizure, unlawful arrest, and trespass to real property. While fighting injustice is inbuilt into me, I think I have a greater passion for conflict… Read More »
I was reflecting on the Sovereignty of God and how this adds an element of excitement and “zang” to life. I don’t know a lot of things, including what I will be doing next summer, what job I will be employed at in 3 years, whom I will marry, or where I will be living… Read More »
As I was reading “What’s the Difference,” a book about Biblical manhood and womanhood, I noticed that John Piper is very careful with his diction. For example, take a look at his definition of masculinity: “At the heart of mature masculinity is a sense of benevolent responsibility to lead, provide for and protect women in… Read More »
Things I am doing in addition to textbooks: – Memorizing Bible verses using Fighter Verses. I recommend these highly! – Learning to cook. For now, I’m cooking chicken and pork… It’s fun to cook, but boy, singleness has its disadvantages. – Exercising. I’ve got to defend my future family you know. – Making friends. Finding… Read More »
Today I was wondering if I would improve in basketball through out my whole life. I feel like I am getting better, smarter, faster, and stronger. I am able to run around for hours, while sinking my 3’s and my lay-ups and stuffing shots on defense. But obviously, I will grow old. When will I… Read More »
This last Friday, I went to Philadelphia to spend some time with Matt and Andy. We had a great time talking, watching baseball, and playing basketball. At the Phillies game, this drunk guy started the wave. It went arround the stadium of 40,000 people at least 7 times. People are easily amused. Saturday morning, we… Read More »
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:1 Peace with God is the most important type of peace. From that stems peace with ourselves and peace with other people. If we have true peace. We don’t need to worry. Romans 8:28. “Why… Read More »
Psalm 95:1-7 1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD ; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 3 For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. 4 In his… Read More »