Eric Back on April 29th, 2007

Though only one fifth the size of the ship described in the scriptures (by volume), Johan Huiber’s re-creation is finally complete after two years of labor, and by all accounts, is very impressive. By the biblical measurements, Johan’s fully functional ark is 150 cubits long, 30 cubits high and 20 cubits wide–two-thirds the length [...]

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Eric Back on March 11th, 2007

Gingrich volunteers now sport white T-Shirts bearing the portentous slogan.
From now to September 27th, is how long Newt Gingrich is giving other Republican candidates to begin talking the talk. What talk? Newt Gingrich talk of course.
The Wall street Journal says, ”If the other candidates have picked up his ideas and have launched what he calls [...]

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Eric Back on December 26th, 2006

Scott Johnson at “Powerline,” recommends a 1960’s era article by University of Dallas professor Frederick Wilhelmsen, entiled “Christmas in Christendom.” The spirit of the article provides a striking counterpoint to some of the more dour voices from Protestant ages past.
I encourage fellow Protestants to look beyond the polemical flavor of the essay. It’s really [...]

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Eric Back on November 27th, 2006

On the anniversary of the death of John Lennon, Yoko, his widow, continues to call for peace. She says, ”Every year, let’s make December 8th the day to ask for forgiveness from those who suffered the insufferable.” In the full page, New York Times add she also urges readers to take responsibility for failing to [...]

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Eric Back on March 12th, 2006

St. Patrick’s day is closing in quickly! If you haven’t yet purchased your greeting cards, gifts and celebratory paraphernalia, maybe you don’t need to. The day is neither about blarney, bangers, or beer of the green variety. The day honors the memory of the captured Scot who spent six years in slavery [...]

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Eric Back on November 16th, 2005

I attended Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary between 1988 and 1990. Adrian Rogers spoke at our school. I admired the man then and have appreciated his ministry over the years. News of his passing was widely carried by both church and secular presses alike today. The Wall Street Journal carried the AP [...]

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Eric Back on January 1st, 2005

Currently reading: When Jesus Came to Harvard

Harvey Cox’s writing is always engaging. Should I be surprised that so many insightful writers are Harvard profs? I’m speaking of course, of his recent book, ”When Jesus Came to Harvard.” A wonderful read for a wonder filled time of year.
The ghost of Christmas – passed! [...]

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