Some days you just have to quote the Jesuit who refuses to move into the Papal palace. This is one of these days, because he explains the consequences of loving money far, far, too well. At the same time, we must also acknowledge that the majority of the men and women of our time continue … Continue reading Against covetousness.
Month: May 2013
Our reference is who we trained.
Last night I was finishing up some teaching and posting it on the training blog (the slide set and references are behind a password so it complys with university copyright regulations) when the son came up and asked be basically the same question Heathie asked. And I'd spent some of the day reading Helen Smith's … Continue reading Our reference is who we trained.
Repent or Detroit.
THis is going to be very short and bitter. If a nation falls away from righteousness, it will be destroyed. It matters not a whit if our fathers and forefathers were righteous and wise. The future of any nation is decided by the generation that is living. You can take a nation that was godly … Continue reading Repent or Detroit.
Intolerent tolerence.
In case the photo does not make it obvious, winter has come. This is the first snow of the year. It was cold last night. Mightly cold. We all retreated under duvets, extra blankets -- and kept the heat pump running. According to my unreliably reliable thermometer -- it is 11 degrees (Celsius) next to … Continue reading Intolerent tolerence.
The cost of discipleship is becoming more obvious.
On Sundays (which was yesterd here) I look at both the daily lectionary and the Sunday readings. I did not put up John 1:1 which was on the list for the day, as it was not the text that was discussed at church, and to keep the post under 2000 words. Perhaps I should have. … Continue reading The cost of discipleship is becoming more obvious.
Modifying Xubuntu into functionality.
My choice of Linux distributions depends on one programme. Revman. I spend a few hours every week in this programme, which organizes meta analyses. This programme depends on java 6, and when Debian upgraded to jessie my unstable machines broke. Moreover, I have not been able to get this working with fedora. Which annoys me: … Continue reading Modifying Xubuntu into functionality.
The trinity is communication.
Today in church it was trinity Sunday and communion. We did something very unlike us -- stood up for the peace. Most of the time we only stand up and move around to get more coffee or to sing the final song, but today we had that awkward "go and greet" suggestion. So, as good … Continue reading The trinity is communication.
This weeks Fallen.
Morticia (Paige) has taken her site down. We are reassured by the TC people that she has other priorities at present, and may be back. However TKI managed to annoy people and so was punished. Speaking of bodies and temples, I’m making the farewell tour. I got threatened with a doxing because I torqued off … Continue reading This weeks Fallen.
Mission, distractions.
At present I have a bunch of friends praying for my daughter, who is in hospital. And I am stuck some considerable distance away. All I can do is pray. Next weekend is a three day break (queen's birthday) and one son is up in Auckland... and I pray by then that she will be … Continue reading Mission, distractions.
Lose the Tatts, seek purity.
Psalm 51:6-9 6 You desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have crushed rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins, … Continue reading Lose the Tatts, seek purity.