tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.comments2023-10-19T01:13:55.984+11:00Biblio-FileKara Dekkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371757486444178312noreply@blogger.comBlogger272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-41320982856988037942017-07-11T19:49:02.884+10:002017-07-11T19:49:02.884+10:00Yes, I'm not that keen on the other books eith...Yes, I'm not that keen on the other books either. I do like Mr Mulliner, though.John Dekkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775201340629067494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-25123581745767058152017-07-11T19:44:54.091+10:002017-07-11T19:44:54.091+10:00Thanks John.
I guess Amazon will thank you too be...Thanks John.<br /><br />I guess Amazon will thank you too because I just bought a Kindle version.<br /><br />I love PG Wodehouse on Wooster and Jeeves (not so much of Psmith or Blandings, though).<br />John A (PWMU)Talldadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02810221929910263646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-44871221724128184502015-04-25T04:46:49.295+10:002015-04-25T04:46:49.295+10:00It's by Hannah More Kohaus, 1898. It seems to ...It's by Hannah More Kohaus, 1898. It seems to be called <a href="http://www.unitycentre.org/writings/poets-corner/2012-09-28-20-57-29/poetry-kohaus" rel="nofollow">The Prayer of Faith</a>.John Dekkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775201340629067494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-6707647691104513332015-04-23T02:15:26.150+10:002015-04-23T02:15:26.150+10:00I am looking for a poem I read on a tea box and ke...I am looking for a poem I read on a tea box and kept on my windowsill. The last line is <br />"God is my all, I have no fear, for God and Love and Truth are here."<br />Does anyone know the poet or where I can find a copy of this poem?<br />Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318032569173800032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-14819640082215516092014-12-26T12:24:56.161+11:002014-12-26T12:24:56.161+11:00Timothy gave me Beowulf for Sinterklaas and Boys o...Timothy gave me Beowulf for Sinterklaas and Boys of Blur for Christmas! I am excited to discover for myself the connections that you point out. I also see that the first time I read this review I overreacted to your use of the (entirely correct, if disturbing) term "zombie". Apologies, brother! One of my favorite things about N.D. Wilson's writings are his clever descriptions that maker the story relatable, even when the situation is not. Looking forward to reading this gem again. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661105317787406526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-51282816896281876632014-12-26T12:18:22.438+11:002014-12-26T12:18:22.438+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661105317787406526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-28679286955469321982014-12-26T12:05:55.277+11:002014-12-26T12:05:55.277+11:00It sounds as if it could have been a good book and...It sounds as if it could have been a good book and it's unfortunate that it doesn't seem to live up to the title. You pose some interesting questions, however, and I enjoyed your thoughtful review.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661105317787406526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-5311258765472067632014-01-15T21:20:56.884+11:002014-01-15T21:20:56.884+11:00I can see that this might work in San Francisco fo...I can see that this might work in San Francisco for a total of $20,000 per year. It looks something like this:<br /><br />Room in student share house: $500 per month = $6,500 per year<br /><br />Transport $4/day; Noodles $6/day; Breakfast $3/day; Coffee $5/day = $6,500 per year<br /><br />And the "make an impression" stuff:<br /><br />New Armani suit $2,500<br />New shoes and shirts $1,000<br />New Ipad $1,000<br />New briefcase $1,000<br />Phone bill $1,500Radagasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008107925553904609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-81907537927487081392014-01-02T08:54:27.969+11:002014-01-02T08:54:27.969+11:00Love the comment on Charlotte Mason!!!Love the comment on Charlotte Mason!!!Suzannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123886143178225919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-47002772022371540652013-08-13T11:42:36.238+10:002013-08-13T11:42:36.238+10:00Great review John, timely and succinct. Great review John, timely and succinct. lukeishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581497541606435885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-19428438719008050372013-08-09T06:36:17.788+10:002013-08-09T06:36:17.788+10:00Arnold, I'm sorry you were lured there on fals...Arnold, I'm sorry you were lured there on false pretences - the free public lecture was changed from being on the FV to being <a href="http://ptc.vic.edu.au/events/news/180-did-the-reformation-get-paul-right" rel="nofollow">Did the Reformation get Paul right?</a>John Dekkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127084907802954563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-6805229266855700842013-08-08T22:03:26.602+10:002013-08-08T22:03:26.602+10:00Thanks John, I took the trouble to attend the free...Thanks John, I took the trouble to attend the free public lecture at the PCV seminary when Guy visited here a few weeks ago. Our college billed it as addressing the Federal Vision but no mention whatsoever other than during Q&A someone invited him to take a cheap shot which Guy wouldn't do. <br />Beforehand I looked up the Credenda Agenda issue on FV and noted that the disagreements centre on the children and paedocommunion in particular, as you say. Peter Liethart goes on to talk about latitude in reformed doctrine and says the reaction to FV is a retreat from catholicity into sectarianism.<br />Two years ago I was browsing a book table at a conference and I was curious to find some books by another writer from Jackson seminary where Guy works, and disappointed to find one that was a tract against paedocommunion. Generally I've liked everyone I've come across from Jackson and wouldn't accuse them of party spirit. I've always wondered what strict subscription is about, maybe something like this.Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16956387216688203449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-52581620211453329122013-08-05T12:55:45.197+10:002013-08-05T12:55:45.197+10:00One of my problems (acknowledging yours too) with ...One of my problems (acknowledging yours too) with the Samson episode is the removal of his father from the story altogether, with the implication (by a distant look on his mother's face as she puts her hand on her abdomen after the angel has spoken to her) that Samson's conception is divine , as if they are trying to make a correlation to Jesus.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401363127522326239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-51491901278074763252013-07-29T12:01:57.126+10:002013-07-29T12:01:57.126+10:00"Or is that meant to be 600 × 12 = 7200?"..."Or is that meant to be 600 × 12 = 7200?" lol :)lukeishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581497541606435885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-90310811735117337072013-07-17T10:55:18.323+10:002013-07-17T10:55:18.323+10:00The poem has a rolicking heartyness that matches t...The poem has a rolicking heartyness that matches the content well. Liked It much.Steve Ishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11496438591610659902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-18114881944223970532013-05-25T16:35:10.986+10:002013-05-25T16:35:10.986+10:00Yep. That's what I thought too.Yep. That's what I thought too. Alistair Bainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15099359104986717330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-10465558977119785322013-05-24T23:13:30.365+10:002013-05-24T23:13:30.365+10:00Congratulations!Congratulations!Mark Nenadovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204593597201176213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-18142833852262829442013-03-11T16:40:29.684+11:002013-03-11T16:40:29.684+11:00OK, I've signed up, Kara.OK, I've signed up, Kara.John Dekkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127084907802954563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-68078132680656187102013-02-21T05:40:18.345+11:002013-02-21T05:40:18.345+11:00I would love to see you two join goodreads! I would love to see you two join goodreads! Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235320595509571248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-31271100081099663202013-01-04T21:27:22.038+11:002013-01-04T21:27:22.038+11:00"I don't know very much about Gordon Clar..."I don't know very much about Gordon Clark - I guess I think of him only as the guy who disagreed with Cornelius Van Til on some things." <br /><br />Funny and true.lukeishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581497541606435885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-24354420345097948422013-01-01T16:44:22.699+11:002013-01-01T16:44:22.699+11:00Oh, yay, I introduced you to some new writers! Tro...Oh, yay, I introduced you to some new writers! Trollope and Stewart! Lovely...Suzannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123886143178225919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-2917377209454896632012-12-30T13:42:29.586+11:002012-12-30T13:42:29.586+11:00Nice list! Sounds like some good reads.
I think ...Nice list! Sounds like some good reads. <br /><br />I think its cool to see the overlap with your wife's goals. <br /><br />My wife and I have instituted a tradition this year where each month get to dictate one book that the other person must read. So, each year she'll read 12 books that I suggest and I'll read 12 that she suggests. And they must be books that the suggesting spouse has read before. It's been a lot of fun and very profitable! (though I must confess that in one case I have suggested a book that my wife disliked... oops. But she did trek through it to the end!)<br /><br />Enjoy your reading and have a happy New Year! :-) Mark Nenadovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204593597201176213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-60853982111359789402012-12-30T07:53:48.885+11:002012-12-30T07:53:48.885+11:00Nice reading list for 2013! This year, I read the ...Nice reading list for 2013! This year, I read the two writing books you've listed. I especially enjoyed Wordsmithy!<br /><br />Best wishes on your goals and I hope your family has a wonderful New Year!Mark Nenadovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204593597201176213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-64067341203848329952012-12-21T21:44:38.422+11:002012-12-21T21:44:38.422+11:00Similarly, this article on the VF website calls on...Similarly, <a href="http://www.visionforumministries.org/issues/family/sisters_this_is_our_call.aspx" rel="nofollow">this article</a> on the VF website calls on an older sister to "put yourself under your [younger] brother."<br /><br />The CBMW community probably <b>does</b> shade into the VF community to some extent, but this kind of brother/sister language would, I think, be foreign to the CBMW mindset. Indeed, it's almost <b>antithetical</b> to the approach of people like <a href="http://www.stevefarrar.com/" rel="nofollow">Steve Farrar</a>, who seem to think more in terms of delegated authority than in terms of gender <i>per se</i>.Radagasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008107925553904609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28444732.post-58656387518815649962012-12-21T21:05:25.146+11:002012-12-21T21:05:25.146+11:00I'd disagree that that means submission, John....I'd disagree that that means submission, John.<br /><br />The reason is that the classic definition of submission I've had from Mrs Wilson and others is that submission doesn't actually begin until a husband and wife disagree. If they agree on something, there's no question of submission. <br /><br />By contrast, in <i>no</i> case do either the Botkins or anyone else suggest that a girl owes her brother any duty of submission in this sense.<br /><br />The sentence you quote actually subtitles a section in <i>It's (Not That) Complicated</i>. Look how they explain this in context (p62):<br /><br /><i>As sisters, it's our natural, sinful inclination to suppress our brothers when they try to assert </i>their<i> natural tendency toward leadership and authority. We like to keep them in their place!...[b]e sure not to cheat yourself out of a first-class, in-house education on cloud computing, or the difference between a Pleisiosaur and a Kronosaurus. <br /><br />If the better part of our relationship (to say nothing of the worse part) is just keeping our brothers fed, keeping them in line, and getting them to bed on time, then we're not really sisters; we're governesses. <br /><br />[...]<br /><br />It won't kill you - let them lead. Because even after fifty years of women's lib...they're still the better man.</i><br /><br />In other words, by 'lead' and 'teach' these girls mean 'stop treating them like children and start listening to what's important to them, even if it's a tutorial on Lego usage'. That's all. We're not talking about submission here, we're talking about common courtesy.<br /><br />Better yet, flip over to pages 64-65 where they talk about helping their brother Isaac with a big project on Egypt (stunningly good product, by the way, endorsed by George Grant and everything), and how this disrupted everything they had planned for the year, but decided to do it anyway: <br /><br /><i>We didn't do this because we believed we had a biblical duty to submit to Isaac, or to be his junior helpmeets. We also didn't do it because we particularly (initially) cared about proving that aliens didn't build the pyramids. We did this because we particularly cared about Isaac...<br /><br />Lesson learned: We need to be very careful that we don't pursue a brand of femininity that is so obsessed with itself that it can't be interested in what our brothers are up to.</i><br /><br />Notice who they're addressing--sisters who refuse to treat their brothers with basic respect; that's all. Only the most rabid egalitarians could have a problem with this ;).<br /><br />Actually, it's this particular chapter of the book that makes me so keen on it--it's a manual for building really deep relationships with actual brothers, something that I think has been missing from a lot of Christian homes where the bossy elder sister and the annoying little brother are staple items.<br /><br />Might I close this lengthy comment by saying that I will eat my hat on the day that any of the Botkins say something as stupid as "Sisters owe their brothers a biblical duty of submission." Suzannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123886143178225919noreply@blogger.com