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God in the Details: Zacchaeus
Have you ever heard the story behind a song, story, poem or work of art and found yourself surprised at the author’s inspiration? Understanding the author’s context can often provide a window for deeper understanding. At times, we might be surprised when the author had something different in mind than we originally thought. That we are able to draw out meanings that may not...
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What Does Jesus’ Cleansing of the Temple Mean to Us?
In John chapter 2 we have a very unusual, unique story in the life of Our Lord: his cleansing of the Temple in Jerusalem. It is by far the most physical and animated description of Our Lord in the gospels. And what makes this story so challenging is that in it, we are confronted with a very angry Jesus. He is white-hot mad. His anger represents what we might call “the...
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Red Booth Notes: “Chariots of Fire” Writer Colin Welland – A Gentleman and Artist
Every now and again, you meet someone you know you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Ten years ago, I met Colin Welland, screenwriter for the now classic film, Chariots of Fire. We were only together in Hollywood for a few days, but I feel as though I was given a lifetime of memories when in his company. I have a cherished friend, the gifted producer Ken Wales, to thank for...
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On the Importance of Terminology: Evolution
Words. When it comes to communication, everything, literally everything, comes down to words. A vast system of sentences, propositions, grammatical structure, arguments, and syllogisms are all constructed with words. Behind every word is a set of meanings. In this sense, words are merely a placeholder, a token, through which everyone receives the meaning intended by the speaker or...
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Why I Am Going to Houston Baptist University: The Ten Pillars (Part 3)
In Fall 2012 I start work at Houston Baptist University. My job description? Change the world. Houston is the right place at the right time to do this work. Read John Mark Reynolds’ take on it. You may want to come to Houston too, and if you think that, take it seriously. It is a city that not only has great apologists, but also people who love literature and the arts. My fellow...
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Why I Am Going to Houston Baptist University: The Ten Pillars (Part 2)
In Fall 2012, I start work as a full professor at Houston Baptist University… No one who has been following my work will be surprised to learn that I am coming on board in order to help develop a MA in Apologetics, a sister program to the already-created MA in Philosophy (which has an Apologetics Certificate included — and is accepting applicants right now for the Fall...
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Why I’m Going to Houston Baptist University: The Ten Pillars (Part 1)
I am going to Texas! Yes, I am leaving the beaches and breezes of San Diego, to go to Houston Baptist University, where I have accepted the position of Professor starting Fall 2012. I am a New Englander through and through. Texas was mentally categorized under “people are nice there, and it’s hot and humid. Also, there are cowboy hats.” It was not categorized...
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