Category Archives: Life

My Undergraduate Degree

Posted on January 21, 2013 by jacobcerone

I just found this link over at Dr. Black’s Blog. While Dr. Black’s alma mater takes pride of place as the best place to go for an undergraduate Bible degree, Moody Bible Institute takes a respectable second. The first paragraph … Continue reading →

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The Mother-in-Law–Jeremiah 29:11 Refrigerator Magnet–Diet Principle

Posted on January 4, 2013 by jacobcerone

I have been reading Jonathan Pennington’s Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction. In chapter 7, Pennington addresses matters pertaining to “Intent,” “Meaning,” and “Posture.” At the conclusion of the chapter he talks about “The Mother-in-Law–Jeremiah 29:11 Refrigerator Magnet–Diet … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on December 31, 2012 by jacobcerone

Today’s quote comes from the book The Trellis and the Vine.  The growth of the gospel happens in the lives of people, not in the structures of my church. Or to put it in terms of our opening metaphor, the growth … Continue reading →

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A Home-Cooked Meal

Posted on December 26, 2012 by jacobcerone

After some hard work with Thomas Hudgins and Dave Black up at the seminary, I came home to a wonderful surprise. Mary Beth had a good morning. She woke up, cleaned, did laundry, and made Spaghetti Sauce from scratch. It … Continue reading →

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Old Fashion Shaving Kit

Posted on December 22, 2012 by jacobcerone

Over the past couple days Mary Beth has been giving me Christmas presents. She often selects an individual to do 12 days of Christmas for, and this year it was me. Today marked the last in a series of gifts … Continue reading →

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Pennington on Publishing Houses

Posted on December 19, 2012 by jacobcerone

I just came across this wonderful quote in Jonathan Pennington’s work Reading the Gospels Wisely: In the massive onslaught of books that pour forth from the publishing houses every year like orces from the gates of Mordor, only a few will … Continue reading →

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New Office

Posted on December 12, 2012 by jacobcerone

I know that it looks the same as before, but it has changed locations. My office is now upstairs in the loft. I have spent the last two days cleaning, boxing up books that I am unlikely to use, cataloging … Continue reading →

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End of the Semester

Posted on December 10, 2012 by jacobcerone

The time has finally come. The semester has ended. The last paper had been written. The last final has been submitted. I’m not sure how I feel right now. Was it the year I took off from school that made … Continue reading →

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Pottpourri

Posted on November 27, 2012 by jacobcerone

Today I went up to the library in order to read Willis Shotwell’s dissertation The Exegesis of Justin Martyr. I finished reading all 150 pages on microfiche. Take away? Justin was influenced by both Hellenism and Palestinian Judaism. This means that … Continue reading →

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A Labor of Love: Before and After

Posted on November 24, 2012 by jacobcerone

The day before Thanksgiving, my lovely bride said, “I want to make a pie.” I said, ” I LOVE BLUEBERRY PIE!” Mary Beth went to the store and bought everything needed. She didn’t take the easy route. She made her … Continue reading →

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