Monthly Archives: June 2014

a day at the beach

My sister bought me a new camera this year (it’s the third that she’s bought me!) I am very grateful and love playing with it. She also bought me a bunch of fun accessories to use with it, some of … Continue reading

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Spanish Lessons

Today will be the end of two complete months with my Spanish tutor. She has been coming every day for an hour and a half. We have covered a lot of material in these last two months. Today will be … Continue reading

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Scout enjoys the 100+ temperatures

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John 11 Study: Tuesday, June 17, 2014

I just finished reading Richard Gaffin’s book, Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul’s Soteriology. It presents all sort of interesting things for future consideration. Much of which relates to my study of John 11 and the resurrection of Lazarus. … Continue reading

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Good times on google chat!

We did a video chat with our friends last Sunday as we prepare for a reunion trip in Albuquerque in a couple weeks. Yun and I are looking forward to a break from the heat. And I am especially thrilled … Continue reading

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John 11 Study: June 10, 2014

start: 9.10am “After saying these things, he said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him.”” (11.11) I’ve read that sleep is not an unusual metaphor for death in the ancient world and it … Continue reading

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Book: Hume’s Problem: Induction and the Justification of Belief

Matt and I have had conversations lately where Hume has made an appearance and as such, it prompted me to read a more modern (published in 2000) attempt to deal with the devastation Hume dealt to the justification of the … Continue reading

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Book: The Structure of Biblical Authority

I finished this book a number of weeks ago. I really thought it was well written and presented some stellar insights. I’ve never read anyone like Kline with the level of sophistication he brings on the topic of covenant. I’m … Continue reading

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Book: Covenant Theology: A Baptist Distinctive

Reformed Baptists are such a refreshing change from the madness of the dispensational branch that has grown out of control in the last 100-150 years. Mexico has very few reformed Baptists, but that seems to be changing. Our church would … Continue reading

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So unnatural…so good.

We hit 117 yesterday. That’s pretty hot. So last night we decided to go out for a snack. What came to my mind as a tasty snack on a hot day is not what is pictured above. But to demonstrate … Continue reading

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