Bye / Hi Painted Bunting

I honestly didn’t know what a bunting was — I thought it was something to do with what the guy called his daughter before he went hunting in the nursery rhyme.  (Note that the nursery rhyme didn’t work out so well for the rabbit).

But, one of my wife, Jamie, and I’s favorite blogs, Pollywog Creek, has some pictures of a painted bunting - - so I now know what Painted Buntings are in general, and I have met one in particular, on the banks of Pollywog Creek.

Another Rutherford Quote

“Therefore, as night-watchers hold one another waking by speaking to one another, so have we need to hold one another on foot.”  Samuel Rutherford.  The Loveliness of Christ, Banner of Truth edition, page 47.

My thought: Oh, the necessity of the Body of Christ, and the need to spur one another on towards love and good works (Heb 10:24).

A Quote About Pride

“Our pride must have winter weather to rot it.”  Samuel Rutherford.  The Loveliness of Christ, Banner of Truth edition, page 47.

I Have a Case of the Mondays

I’m not sure what Gunny means when he says, “A case of the Monday’s,” but, whatever he means, I’ve got it.

I usually have what I call “sermonic hangover” on Monday.  Yesterday was our Annual Meeting (which went great!) and I have a severe case.  I’ve managed to do some tax work - - scoop some snow - - and take a walk.  I just finished reading Jack and the Bean Stalk to Mary Beth (our five year old) –  other than that, I am unproductive.

William Cowper and Depression

If you are someone who struggles with depression, you might appreciate the story of William Cowper who lived in the 1700’s.

Despite being a gifted poet and writer, Cowper struggled with depression so much that he was institutionalized.  It was in an asylum that he read the Bible and understood that salvation is found in Christ.

No Frigate Like a Book

If you are a reader, then Emily Dickinson’s words will resonate with you.  Waltke quotes it in his Old Testament Theology.

What About Those Who Have Never Heard?

Greg Koukl profoundly interacts with the question, “What about those who have never heard the Gospel?”  I think his comments near the end of this short clip about “American fairness” are spot on.

Hell? Yes - - solemnly.

 We must be willing to talk about the wrath of God and the justice of God.

C.S. Lewis on Chivalry

I love Lewis’ thoughts on the essence of chivalry. 

Dr. Al Mohler on Joel Osteen

Listen to this podcast where Dr. Mohler “takes the measure” of Joel Osteen’s ministry. 

Mohler first considers the declining ratio of men to women on college campuses - - The material on Osteen begins about 30% into the program . . .

Mohler gives Osteen’s birth date and Joel is my senior by 6 days.  I know this will be of great interest to you, my readers. 

HT: Machaira