Monthly Archives: July 2008
Even a Madman Can Glimpse the Truth: Friedrich Nietzsche on the Death of God
Some of you out there have seen this famous quotation, but it is worth reading again. One of my friends passed it on to me for a lecture I’m doing on truth, and I thought it so fascinating and so … Continue reading
Filed under death of God, enlightenment, nietzsche, philosophes, philosophy
Pictures of the Queen
It has been quite a week. Starting last Tuesday and continuing into today, the Strachan family has had the joy of welcoming little Ella Rose into the world. After considerable conference with the Committee on Post-Natal Pictography (names are not … Continue reading
Filed under ella rose strachan, fatherhood
Ella Rose Strachan
She’s here. Ella Rose Strachan–4 pounds, 15 ounces,18 inches long,5 weeks early,The sweetest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on. Bethany went into labor Wednesday morning at 1:30am. After a rather quick trip to the hospital, she was admitted. About seven … Continue reading
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What the Mall Does to the Marketplace of Ideas
According to Douglas Groothius in the very helpful Truth Decay, “The public space of settled communities is replaced by the giant, impersonal strip mall, which serves as a surrogate for the older ideal of a marketplace of ideas. But no … Continue reading
Homemaking Is Not Drudgery (Just ask G. K. Chesterton)
I came across these words from G. K. Chesterton while (briefly) visiting the Girltalk blog (impressive sources, ladies!). For those who have not heard of this blog, I highly recommend it. It’s probably the best resource out there today for … Continue reading
Filed under christian womanhood, gender roles, girltalk, gk chesterton, homemaking
The Storm and Thunder of Hollywood Adolescence: Or, Why Many Movies Bore Me
Over the last month I’ve watched several movies that have suffered from a common flaw. It is this: their directors build their stories around adult characters who behave like adolescents. They then stylize their films with all kinds of jump … Continue reading
Books of Note: Ajith Fernando’s "The Call to Joy and Pain"
Recently published by Crossway, Ajith Fernando’s “The Call to Joy and Pain” (2007) transcends expectations for such a small, devotionally oriented book. There is considerable food for thought in this 180-page text, including many helpful stories, personal reminisces, and exegetical … Continue reading
Books of Note: Ajith Fernando’s "The Call to Joy and Pain"
Recently published by Crossway, Ajith Fernando’s “The Call to Joy and Pain” (2007) transcends expectations for such a small, devotionally oriented book. There is considerable food for thought in this 180-page text, including many helpful stories, personal reminisces, and exegetical … Continue reading
