October 2011

Shame avoidance (Psalm 119:6)

"Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments" (Psa. 119:6 NRSV). Psalm 119 is the longest prayer in Scripture.  The…
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I hate Study Bibles, part 2

My previous post ("I hate Study Bibles") generated more interest than many of my posts, so just like Hollywood, I thought it warranted a sequel.  Just to be…
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I hate Study Bibles

I love the Bible.  I've devoted my life to the teaching of God's word.  But I have a confession to make. I hate Study Bibles.  Not the actual…
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A wish for “captivity” (Psalm 119:5)

"O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes" (Psalm 119:5). The psalmist exposes the desire of their heart here.  It's not exactly a prayer, more of…
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A Man for All Seasons

The film A Man for All Seasons contains one of the best lines in cinema. As part of our attempt to expose our sons to films that pre-date Star…
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Don’t ignore the problem

Richard Dawkins highlights the problematic texts of the Old Testament (e.g., the Canaanite genocide in Joshua; the smiting of Uzzah in 2 Samuel 6).  Atheists like Dawkins, after…
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Do no wrong? (Psalm 119:3)

...who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways (Psalm 119:3). I shouldn't cut this sentence in half, but I've committed to only focus on one verse per…
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The ping-pong club and the Oakland A’s

My older son Nathan was sitting at the most recent gathering of his high school ping-pong club.  Not surprisingly, the room was packed (5 students).  The teacher who…
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Polygamy: Pro or Con? (GBB)

One of the questions I get asked a lot about God Behaving Badly is why didn't I talk about this issue (e.g., homosexuality) or this passage (e.g., the…
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