After many years of enjoying What the Thunder Said... we're closing up shop. The site will stay open, but none of the posts or links will be curated.
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Reading: Waltke's new OT Theology
You’re St. Melito of Sardis! You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins. Find out which Church Father you are at The Way of the Fathers! |
I think this may disqualify me for my licensure...
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Reading: Still, William The Work of the Pastor
We are so thankful to be home, and my wife faithfully recorded a synopsis of our recent trials. Thank you to so many of you who prayed for our safety. God was incredibly kind to us, and we hope to recount more of His faithfulness in future posts.[events]Labels: bio, Events, WtTS Stuff
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Who says studying theology isn't dangerous? This thing had like 30 legs and jaws/fangs the size of Oregon. The pictures totally don't do it justice. I was in a fight for my life.
For the PETA friendly and animal conscious, I can assure you that no spiders were harmed in the making of this documentary. However, one spider was significantly killed in opening my textbook. My bad.[spiders] | [books]Labels: bio, books, theology, WtTS Stuff
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Reading: Ridderbos When the Time Had Fully Come
An HP Pavilion dv9600t. Its nice, a bit bigger than our oldie. Its still HP, its got Vista Premium, but other than that its ok. Vista hasn't taken too long to get used to, and we haven't had too many problems with transferring programs and what not. Its shiny. Also, my iPAQ puked out over the summer, so I've upgraded to a Toshiba e830. That is provisional on the idea that I can get the Pocket PC's Bluetooth to talk to my bluetooth keyboard (Stowaway Sierra). But nice new gear.
I get to go see Wilco tonight in southtown. I'll let you know how it goes. If you're in San Diego and going to the show tonight, look for me. I'll be the one with brown hair and blue jeans.Labels: bio, Events, theology, WtTS Stuff
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We here at What the Thunder Said... have been tagged by Mr. Wireman (who is either at blogger but sorta moved kinda to wordpress - you're tough to keep track of!) on a book list meme. If that interests you,
1. One book that changed your life:
Silence, by Shusaku Endo. This was the book that forced me to challenge all preconceived notions and deal with overwhelming evil. This book is still the closest I have ever come to giving up the Reformed faith. I still love this book and refer to it occasionally.
2. One book you've read more than once:
"Batman: Year One", by Frank Miller. No lie. I am the Dark Knight.
3. One book you'd want on a desert island:
"How to Get Off A Desert Island." Zing!!
Um... probably The Christian's Reasonable Service, by Wilhelmus A' Brakel, I think. Head's up in left field, huh?! To be honest, I haven't even finished it yet, which is even one more reason to have it with when marooned. Who wants to die half way through a book?
4. One book that made you laugh:
The Stranger, by A. Camus. I'm like: Really? Is this really what you base a life system on? Summary of plot: "I cannot feel. The sun is hot, glaring on me. I will shoot the Arab. I am Meursault. I am upset with the priest. I hope I die." As an author, this is not the inspiring prose I want to build my life and work around. He makes Hemingway seem like Seuss. Really, Camus? Is this how you wanna go out. Laughing at absurdity...
5. One book that made you cry:
Going with the comic theme: "The Death of Superman." Ok, in sincerity, The Nature of Indwelling Sin by John Owen. In the words of Rabbi Duncan, "Prepare for the knife..."
6. One book you wish had been written:
The Sons of Elendil: Of the Fall of Numenor and the Rise of Men by J. R. R. Tolkien. This would round out the Second Age, and fill in Aragorn's lineage. Also, a history of the dwarves. Please take your "geek" and "nerd" responses elsewhere, thank you...
7. One book you wish had never been written:
This one is a tie. Systematic Theology, Charles G. Finney. Hello. Also, probably some of the Late, Great Planet Earth and Left Behind ilk.
8. One book you're currently reading:
I've listed some of them on my sidebar to the right. I haven't, however, listed any books that I'm reading for class. One title I'm excited for is by Sidney Greidanus.
9. One book you've been meaning to read:
The Chosen, by Chaim Potok. I've heard he is really good, and has a terrific lens on modern Jewish culture.
10. Tag 5 other readers:
Let's see:
Ben - Deus Dixit
Carney - Carn-Dog Comments
Morrow - Morrow's Words
Kyle - Synod of Saints
Recio (which, Recio, you have to keep this to ten questions and not the billions of books you read per day.)
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Reading: Girl Talk blog with Sam
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Reading: Bryan Chapell's Christ Centered Preaching
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Reading: Tripp Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands
I was excited to finally be able to get my hands on a copy of Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry, a monograph I have been ranting about and salivating over for a long time now. Now the book hasn't been out that long, and already its promoting strong reactions. For several positive reactions, keep your eyes glued to The Heidelblog for many of the positive reviews and blurbs. However, another book has already been planned, A Faith That Is Never Alone, as a critical response to the book. Further comments on the book:The Center for Cultural Leadership announces it will be publishing a symposium in response to Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry: Essays by the Faculty of Westminster Seminary California, P & R Publishing Company, edited by Scott Clark. The provisional title of our symposium is A Faith That Is Never Alone: A Response to the Faculty of Westminster Seminary California, edited by P. Andrew Sandlin. Contributors include John H. Armstrong, John M. Frame, Don Garlington, Mark Horne, P. Andrew Sandlin, and Norman Shepherd.Obviously, this is going to present some challenges. I find the authorship of the responding monograph somewhat troubling, but I look forward to seeing what the actual arguments are. Ligon Duncan has already responded, and I'm sure this will manage to produce far more writing flurries.
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Reading: Horton, Michael S. In the Face of God
We've had a very merry, and hope yours was as well. Its been a pleasure seeing and visiting with old friends and making new ones. One wedding down, one to go. I only got one game of broomball in, but that's ok. I got to play the Wii, and beat Pete Sampras and Rod Laver at tennis on it. I've seen both sides of my families. I've heard a Presbyterian sermon, a Baptist sermon, and plan (DV) to hear a Reformed sermon. I've been making good use of del.icio.us. I gave, among other things, a home-made CD; I received, among other things, a four-wheel swiveling hang-up bag (for clothes, not personal hang ups). So it has been, and will continue to be, a busy break.[WtTS Stuff] | [links]Labels: bio, WtTS Stuff
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Reading: Preaching as Sacrament: Preaching in the Theology and Ministry of H. Hoestra and R. B. Kuiper
You scored as Al Mohler. You're Al Mohler. Hey! Book Boy! Look at me when I'm talking to you -- or are you too good for a quizfarm test? Put that ShorterWorks of John Murray down and listen to me!!!
Which "Together For the Gospel" guy are you? created with QuizFarm.com |
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Reading: Ancient Church lecture notes. Got a midterm tomorrow...
So last night I so graciously helped to make dinner, which is not uncommon in the Lund household. I spent a good deal of time making meals over campfires with friends and at Shamineau, and most of my meals are an attempt to relive those glory days.Labels: bio
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Reading: nothing
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