Monthly Archives: January 2015

A Mom Speaks Wisdom

Posted on January 30, 2015 by ronfurg

In the interest of full disclosure I have not read the book Fifty Shades of Gray and do not plan on seeing the movie.  However, according to Wikipedia, “Fifty Shades of Grey is a 2011 erotic romance novel by British author … Continue reading →

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Michael Novak on Abortion

Posted on January 27, 2015 by ronfurg

Two of the great social controversies of our time are same-sex marriage (SSM) and abortion.  While the tide of public opinion and recent legal decisions have been tending heavily toward acceptance of SSM the same can not be said for … Continue reading →

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More on particle physics – a tale of almost

Posted on January 27, 2015 by ronfurg

In a previous post (see: Higgs Boson Creates Big Commotion ) I commented on and included an article reporting the claim that the scientists at the CERN supercollider have actually found the Higgs Boson, the so called, “God Particle”.  (See my God Over All  … Continue reading →

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#SSM: Some thoughtful views

Posted on January 26, 2015 by ronfurg

Much, much has and is being written regarding “same sex marriage.” The following is a Breakpoint article which responds to a Time Magazine article. The article, which includes the views of several prominent writers and leaders, appeared first at: Breakpoint.org … Continue reading →

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What we can learn from Downton Abbey

Posted on January 23, 2015 by ronfurg

My Shirley and I have watched the Downton Abbey Series on PBS since it started and like others have very much enjoyed the drama and suspense as the lives of the characters unfold before us.  And we’re aware, as you … Continue reading →

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How do YOU grow closer to God?

Posted on January 23, 2015 by ronfurg

The following article by Jen Wilkin really got me thinking about my relationship with Scripture and how I go about seeking to know Jesus more intimately.  Paul described it as: “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” (Phil. … Continue reading →

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Set your heart on things above

Posted on January 21, 2015 by ronfurg

The Panera Guys Group I attend is making its way through a study of Colossians.  This week we’re covering Chapter 3 where Paul moves from the theological to the practical.   We are urged to live as those who “have … Continue reading →

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Racism

Posted on January 19, 2015 by ronfurg

Martin Luther King Day is a great time to reevaluate our attitude toward others who are different than we. Here is a brief post by my friend Jim Abernathy. Jim is the minister at Westwood Baptist Church in Springfield, VA. … Continue reading →

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Christians respond to insult differently

Posted on January 16, 2015 by ronfurg

 We’ve all heard from friends, seen on TV and cable news, and read in the print media various opinions about the Charlie Hebdo massacre.  The following article by john Stonestreet of the Charles Colson Center for Christian Worldview is a … Continue reading →

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Justin Forsett Article Done Right

Posted on January 11, 2015 by ronfurg

The following is an article by Terry Mattingly, a reporter who covers religious issues. Included in his reportage are articles written at the GetReligion.com website which reports on the manner in which topics including a religious angle are reported in … Continue reading →

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