Jason

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A life of godliness in light of an early death

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“Enjoyed much sweetness” (as he puts it) in the reading of the last months of Brainerd’s life. How consonant are his thoughts to my own regarding the “true and false religion of this late day.” Saw, in reading him, the value of these notations and was much encouraged to think of a life of godliness in the light of an early death. Have spent these last two days entirely in reading—six to eight hours a

Because I said so

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Reading through Leviticus recently, I've noticed a phrase that comes up time after time: "I am the Lord." God is giving the Israelites instructions, the purpose for which is not always obvious. Then it's as if he anticipates their question. "But why?!" Why do I have to do that? Why does it have to be like that? I don't understand! Then God answers with the simple statement "I am the Lord." In other words, "Because

School choices: Does home schooling work?

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For many parents, home schooling is a desirable alternative to consider, especially when educational choices are limited. Here's some information that may help. In Australia, it is difficult to determine statistics on home school students and their academic performance, due to the small (and often outdated) amount of research. One 2006 report summarised that: While there are no specific major studies on the academic success of home educated students, a couple of small studies and

When the milk of the word curdles

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There is that restlessness, that itching, urging discontent in me again this morning. The milk of the Word curdles before me or seems to sour within. Hatefulness and rebellion against all restraint is not far from the surface; and it is good that I am not alone here. "Lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from evil...." –15 January, 1951

There are no bad men out here. Bad men don't last. –Osmar White (Green Armour)
When you let trivial things matter—when you care about petty stuff more than important issues and relationships—you've been trapped by small thinking. –Dexter Yager
It's true that you only live once. But if you work it right, once is enough. –Joe E. Lewis
I seemed not to mourn that I had committed such crimes, and for the fact as it was an offence against God and my neighbour, but that I was to be punished for it. I was a penitent, as I thought, not that I had sinned, but that I was to suffer. –Moll Flanders (Daniel Defoe)
If you could remember what I remember, you would understand. Israel is the only nation in the world whose existence is threatened. Should Israel lose but one war, it would mean her end and ours as well. –Elie Wiesel (Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, 1986)