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Author Archives: Maryann Spikes
Kites at Orchard, Tennis at Graceada, Climbing at Moran Estates
We’ve been really busy lately but wanted to plunk down some pics for this blog. We’ll try to keep this more updated. Flying Kites at Orchard Park: MiMa bought the boys some dollar store kites for Easter, so they tried … Continue reading
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Groothuis’ "Christian Apologetics" ch.10: The Ontological Argument
This chapter from Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics on the ontological argument will probably boggle my mind forever. Here’s what I’ve got, though. The first premise below is okay, because the idea of a perfect being is conceivable (not contradictory). Anselm’s first ontological argument:1. God … Continue reading
Groothuis’ "Christian Apologetics" ch.9: In Defense of Theistic Arguments
One thing I found helpful in this chapter of Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics was the distinction between general revelation and natural theology. Not all general revelation is ‘natural’–“God may have revealed himself in a way not susceptible to argumentation. If so, this general revelation … Continue reading
It rained that day.
It rained that day. If something life-changing is imminent, “It rained that day” inserts itself like a hypnotic suggestion into my mind, telling me I can weather this storm, too. Things never stop changing, and it usually doesn’t rain. It’s … Continue reading
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A few recent haikus…
a straw becomes gold an arrow in the whirlwind who can escape it? …. as in days of yore the seed springs up eternal drawn toward the heights …. Birds of a feather Flock. Iron sharpens iron. Chip off the … Continue reading
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Groothuis’ "Christian Apologetics" ch.8: Faith, Risk and Rationality
Selected favorite quotes from Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics: p. 158: “Pascal does not mention hell overtly in his famous argument.” p. 161: “First, prudential matters do not determine beliefs; they merely prime the pump for investigation and consideration. One must consider the credibility … Continue reading
Groothuis’ "Christian Apologetics" ch.7: Why Truth Matters Most
Selected favorite quotes from Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics: p. 147-148: “most postmodernists are not skeptics but nonrealists. Knowledge for them is not difficult but easy: just assent to the language game in which we find ourselves–unless we deem it a totalizing metanarrative.” p. … Continue reading
Christian Carnival May 16, 2012
Welcome back to the Christian Carnival :) This edition of the carnival I would like to wish my groom of 15 years a very happy anniversary! God has truly blessed me with you, my soul mate and genuine friend who … Continue reading
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Calaveras for Mothers Day
Headed for the hills for Mothers Day and had a beautiful day at Calaveras Big Trees. :) See slideshow.
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Rather than mope around all day sounding like a man from being sick for over a week, we up and headed for the hills to spend Mothers Day at Calaveras Big Trees. The Dogwood Trees were in full bloom and … Continue reading
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