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Gilead

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jacobcerone

I just finished reading Marilynne Robinson’s book, “Gilead.”  I feel a tad bit guilty about this fact as I recommended it to my mother-in-law while I was reading it about a year ago, but have only just now finished it.  … Continue reading →

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Free Book: As One Devil To Another

Posted on April 14, 2012 by jacobcerone

Recently, I received an advanced copy of Richard Platt’s new book, “As One Devil to Another.”  The book is a spinoff of C. S. Lewis’ diabolical work, “Screwtape Letters.”  On April 26th I will post a review of the book and announce a … Continue reading →

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An Endless Source of Articles

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jacobcerone

Did you know that there is a place on the internet that you could read articles on just about any topic?  Did you know that most of the articles written on this site are written at a level that most … Continue reading →

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G.K. Beale: Storyline of the Testaments

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jacobcerone

I just came across this excellent quote from Beale in “A New Testament Biblical Theology.”  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. The storyline proposed above is my attempt to do this respectively for the OT and … Continue reading →

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Ethics, Sports, and Sports Commentators

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jacobcerone

Recently I began tuning into Sports radio for my commute into work.   Mike Greenburg and Mike Golic are piped into one of our local stations from 6:00-10:00AM, and I typically catch the 8:00-8:30 segment.  This morning they were waxing … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous-03/31/12

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jacobcerone

Yesterday after work, Mary Beth and I dropped into Lowes in order to pick up our first ever charcoal grill.  The gas grill that was given to us was no longer cutting it.  The food always came out tasting like … Continue reading →

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Don’t Try to Be Einstein – Just Tighten The Screws

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jacobcerone

Over at Bring the Books Adam Parker puts celebrity and aspirations of grandeur in proper perspective.  He writes: I’m not here to be a Calvin or a Luther. I’m not here to come up with a movement that will bear my last … Continue reading →

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Nathaniel Cooley

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jacobcerone

Nathaniel Cooley, a close friend of mine, has just made his entrance into the blogging world here.  He writes, “My aim in this blog is to share things that I find awe-inspiring: the biblical languages, theology, teaching, philosophy.”  I, for one, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Philosophy

Posted on March 27, 2012 by jacobcerone

Yesterday I began writing a Teaching Philosophy.  Having never taken a class in education and or educational theory, this was a new experience for me.  As a first draft, I realize that this document makes me look more like a … Continue reading →

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Scott Hafemann and Paul House: Q and A

Posted on March 24, 2012 by jacobcerone

There were many good papers/presentations that were given by students and professors over the past two days.  The plenary sessions were quite informative and enlightening.  If I find time in the coming days, I hope to share a little of … Continue reading →

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