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the man explains
here is a wonderful video from Milton Friedman’s Free to Choose series expaining beautifully why the free market system is the best at maximizing economic outcomes for everyone.
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Tagged economic freedom, equality, free to choose, freedom, liberty, milton friedman, self direction, self interest
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Cultural Freedom
Courtesy of Instapundit, this is a fun video showcasing a true American entrepreneur. The key moments come when he talks about the “food revolution” and when he says that here in America we have political freedom, religious freedom, economic freedom, … Continue reading
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Tagged anchor brewery, capitalism, entrepreneur, entrepreneurialism, freedom, fritz maytag, reason tv
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two longer reads
Here are two longer reads for you for this long holiday weekend. We are about to head to the river to try to catch some fish and maybe shoot some doves. First is the first part of a four part … Continue reading
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Tagged collin hansen, edmund clowney, God's church, God's people, the church, the people of God
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photos are for phridai
I bought a used AF-S 80-200mm f2.8 from ebay and these are the first shots from testing it out. A snapshot of some lantana from my truck (while stopped). Bokeh looks nice and smooth. Does anybody know what this fruit … Continue reading
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Tagged 80-200, AF-S 80-200mm f2.8, bokeh, d300, football, lantana, nikon, nikon d300, trees
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interesting take
Here is an interesting take on the rapture from Tullian TchividJian. Talking about Matthew 24 he says: But a closer look at the context reveals that in those pictures Jesus gave of men in the field and women at the … Continue reading
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Tagged new earth, new heaven, rapture, second coming, Tullian Tchividjian
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Two quick hits
Here is an interesting post from C. Michael Patton regarding the need to beware of professional “weaker brethren.” When grace and liberty clash with “scruples,” more often than not, unfortunately, the scruples win. Why? Because we are so quick to … Continue reading
why?
we are wired to want the anwer to the “why?” question whenever things happen that we don’t like or enjoy. We seldom care about “why?” when we are doing well and everything is going the way we like. I often … Continue reading
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Tagged centrality of God's glory, challies, God's glory, God's sovereignty, John 9, matthew henry, providence, sovereignty, suffering
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conversation
here is a fascinating conversation between Sky Jethani, Mark Dever and Jim Wallis. There are five parts to the conversation, but it is well worth watching. part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 and part 5 what do you … Continue reading
wickard v. filburn
If I ever have the chance to get asked in any context what Supreme Court case was wrongly decided, my first response will be Griswold v. Connecticut. Millions of babies have paid the ultimate price for married couples in Connecticut … Continue reading
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Tagged griswold .v connecticut, penumbras, supreme court, wickard v. filburn
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fotos on fridae
the capitol is “getting a little work done” to help it keep its looks as time marches on. and mansfield dam in the early morning while we were waiting for the hot air balloons
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Tagged 300mm, 50mm, 50mm f1.4 AFD, austin texas, d300, mansfield dam, nikkor 300mm f4 AF, nikon, nikon d300, texas, texas capitol
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college time
this is a chilling article from Dr. Mohler. Even as most professors see themselves as stewards of the teaching profession and fellow learners with their students, others see their role in very different terms — as agents of ideological indoctrination. … Continue reading
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Tagged analytical thinking, college, critical thinking, indoctrination, professors, skills, teaching, thinking
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what the Bible is about
Collin Hansen has posted a great video as he says: To whet your appetite for the 2011 national conference—They Testify About Me: Preaching Jesus and the Gospel from the Old Testament—I wanted to share this clip from Tim Keller’s address at the … Continue reading
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Tagged collin hansen, jesus, the Bible, the Gospel Coalition, the story of the BIble, tim keller
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hipster Christianity?
here is my post from a week ago about how the church changes forms over time. but what about the argument made by Brett McCracken here about the perils of Hipster Christianity? If the evangelical Christian leadership thinks that “cool … Continue reading
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Tagged brett mccracken, changing church, church, evangelicalism, hipster christianity, scot mcknight
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God’s exaltation of God
I have mentioned before the message John Piper gave at Passion 2010. I was reading it again this morning to finish a lesson and it struck me again how wonderful it is. Go take a look. God’s Radical Devotion to … Continue reading
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Tagged egomaniacal God, erik reece, exaltation of God, God exalting himself, John Piper, oprah winfrey
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Old Testament preaching
interesting questions and answers over at the Gospel Coalition with Collin Hansen talking to Mike Bullmore about the challenges and opportunity involved in preaching from the Old Testament. here is one, but go check out the rest. What are the … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, love, love of God, mike bullmore, old testament, preaching
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phriday and photos
I went to a hands off Texas rally a week ago, mainly to see my next state representative, Larry Gonzales, speak, but also to take some pictures. There were quite a few folks gathered in the extreme heat on the … Continue reading
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Tagged 105mm, 50mm, 50mm f1.4 AFD, austin texas, fuji film, fuji velvia 50, hands off texas, ilford film, ilford pan f 50, nikkor 105mm f2.8 AF, nikon F4e, Nikon F5, pan F, photography, rally, texas, velvia
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marriage
here is an interesting post on marriage; its characteristics and its purposes. what do you think? here is a bit to get you started: The call for same-sex marriage involves a similar misdefinition. Marriage is often characterized today as follows: … Continue reading
Posted in culture, family
Tagged homosexual marriage, incest, marriage, polygamy, purpose of marriage
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50 year war
the 50 year war for Biblical inerrancy continues. Dr. Mohler is in the fight. Here is a bit on the claims and the stakes, but go read the whole thing. Sparks, however, takes the argument further. He understands that the … Continue reading
changing church
Details has an interesting story about the changing church in America today. The story is a detailed look at Reality LA church in Los Angeles. It is clear that the author, Anna David is having a hard time fitting the … Continue reading
Holiness of God
Do we understand and/or appreciate the holiness of God? Here is Isaiah’s account of his personal encounter with God and his reaction: [6:1] In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted … Continue reading
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Tagged God's holiness, holiness, Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God Almighty, isaiah 6, throne room of God
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caffeine
Caffeine is a wonderful thing and I enjoy copious amounts of it every day. Have you ever wondered what it is, how it works, why its addictive and how to tame it? neither have I really, but this article is … Continue reading
fotos are for friday
I got up early last Saturday to go watch and photograph the 20th Annual Lake Travis Flight of the Central Texas Ballooning Association. It was pretty cool. I haven’t ever seen hot air balloons get unpacked, filled and floated before. … Continue reading
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Tagged 105mm, 17-35mm, 17-35mm AF-S, cactus, cactus flower, central texas, coneflowers, d300, F4e, hot air balloons, nikkor 105mm f2.8 AF, nikon, nikon d300, nikon F4e, prickly pear, texas, wildflowers
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True love
here is a picture of real love. The kind of love described in Ephesians 5 that exemplifies Christ and the church. here is a bit to get you started, but please go read it all. There is a counter example … Continue reading