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Gluttony, Famine and the Deception of Leaven
Posted May 14, 2013 by Christopher Kusiak - Founder/Editor
Defining the Foundation When we think of gluttony, I think most of us identify it as Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines it: “Excess in eating; extravagant indulgence of the appetite for food.” Generally speaking then, it would appear that famine, or the absence of food, would be the exact opposite of gluttony. So my question is: [...]
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The Definition of Circumspect – Then and Now
Posted April 6, 2013 by Christopher Kusiak - Founder/Editor
Below is the definition of the word circumspect, both then and now. According to Webster’s original definition, to be circumspect was not to be “unwilling to take risks,” but rather to be one who assesses all possible variables before determining which risks were prudent to take. It comes from the Latin “circumspectus – to [...]
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Newton, Voltaire and the Privilege of Hindsight
Posted January 14, 2013 by Christopher Kusiak - Founder/Editor
In the 1700′s Sir Isaac Newton made the following statement: “A new mode of travel shall be invented in the last days. Knowledge will be so increased that man will be able to travel at a rate of 50 miles an hour.” Scoffing at the declaration, the atheist of the day, Voltaire, responded to Isaac [...]
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Christian Denominations Pt. 1: Divisions Among Us
Posted January 13, 2013 by Christopher Kusiak - Founder/Editor
Paul’s statement on Christian denominations is plain. Yet, according to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity (CSGC) at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, there are approximately 41,000 Christian denominations in the world today. So why so many? From teachings in 1st Corinthians, and Revelation, we know this is no new thing. But why the expansion? [...]
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A Note to Liberal Media Friends
Posted December 10, 2012 by Christopher Kusiak - Founder/Editor
Since the election I’ve been seeing a lot of chit chat on liberal media stations (yes, I watch those regularly) about what the Republicans need to do to start winning elections again. So, out of respect for honesty, and in the name of efficiency, I’ve decided to quickly line a few things out for the [...]
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Gluttony, Famine and the Deception of Leaven
Defining the Foundation When we think of gluttony, I think most of us identify it as Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines it: “Excess in eating; extravagant indulgence of the appetite for food.” Generally speaking then, it w...
The Definition of Circumspect – Then and Now
Below is the definition of the word circumspect, both then and now. According to Webster’s original definition, to be circumspect was not to be “unwilling to take risks,” but rather to be one who assess...
Newton, Voltaire and the Privilege of Hindsight
In the 1700′s Sir Isaac Newton made the following statement: “A new mode of travel shall be invented in the last days. Knowledge will be so increased that man will be able to travel at a rate of 50 miles an hour.”...
Christian Denominations Pt. 1: Divisions Among Us
Paul’s statement on Christian denominations is plain. Yet, according to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity (CSGC) at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, there are approximately 41,000 Christian denominations in ...
A Note to Liberal Media Friends
Since the election I’ve been seeing a lot of chit chat on liberal media stations (yes, I watch those regularly) about what the Republicans need to do to start winning elections again. So, out of respect for honesty, and in th...
Say Goodnight, Dick Durbin
November 27, 2012 - It appears as if Democratic Senator Dick Durbin might be experiencing the aftertaste of a bit of shoe leather at present, based on comments made when addressing what he referred to as the immoral practice o...
Chick-fil-a and Gay Marriage
At present, there is nothing hotter on the Google search engine than the controversy between Chick-fil-a and gay marriage. Shortly after Chick-fil-a President Dan Cathy reaffirmed the company’s stance on traditional famil...
Tares in the Wheat
This discussion comes from The Parable of the Tares found in Matthew 13:24-30. Let us try to get some idea of what a “tare” is. In attempting to do so we will see some differing reports, but the end result is basically ...
