Disdain
“When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited.” … Continue reading Disdain
Mr. Spun’s Truly Terrible Awful Jokes: #8
After a last minute pardon from the governor, what was the journalist overhead to say? Continue reading “Mr. Spun’s Truly Terrible Awful Jokes: #8”
Mr. Spun’s Truly Terrible Awful Jokes: #11
What happens to the naughty students at Hogwarts?
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Confession: That We May Believe…and Know
“I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:22 Previously, I warned against a form of presumption–against tolerating the idols of … Continue reading Confession: That We May Believe…and Know
Mr. Spun’s Truly Terrible Awful Jokes: #7
What do waffles have to do with Ancient Greek?
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Mr. Spun’s Truly Terrible Awful Jokes: #9
Which dairy product is prone to bouts of depression? Continue reading “Mr. Spun’s Truly Terrible Awful Jokes: #9”
Not to Presume upon Grace: Beware the Way of the Double-minded
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 2nd Corinthians 7:10 Saul fails to carry out the Lord’s command, and so Samuel communicates God’s decision to remove him from the throne. Though he affects repentance, and indeed does regret his loss, we can see that he is … Continue reading Not to Presume upon Grace: Beware the Way of the Double-minded
On Our Preference for the First Born: The Allegorical
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love Endures forever… …to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt his love endures forever Psalm 136 vs.1 & 10 (NIV) 2. … Continue reading On Our Preference for the First Born: The Allegorical
Mr. Spun’s Truly Terrible Awful Jokes: #6
What kind of snack is the most unpredictable?
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Mr. Spun’s Truly Terrible Awful Jokes: #5
Overheard at St. Anselm’s Deli:
“Have you tried our new that-than-which?”
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