Doug Wilson predicted a landslide win for Mitt Romney. Denny Burk predicted a close victory for Obama. I'm somewhere in between: I think Romney just barely eeks it out. Here's my map: Here's how I figure: Romney's people leaked out internal polling data saying they were ahead in Ohio (+1), Iowa (+2), and NH (+3). I noticed that Obama is closing out his campaign in Iowa--even though it only has 6 EV. The early vote pattern in Ohio (compared to previous Presidential elections), and the relative crowd sizes at Obama and Romney rallies, also points to Romney. Florida, Virginia, and … [Read more...] about Prediction: Mitt Romney Will Win, 285-253 EV
Logos Bible Software 5
When I was at The Bethlehem Institute (now Bethlehem College and Seminary), I used Logos Bible software to analyze and diagram Greek passages in the New Testament, and to read electronic versions of various commentaries. I thought it was an outstanding product--easy to learn, yet amazing in its scope. They've just launched Logos Bible Software 5. The short video below describes what's new in it. If you're a pastor or seminary student, this is something you'll definitely want to consider. … [Read more...] about Logos Bible Software 5
Life Everlasting: The Unfolding Story of Heaven
Andy Naselli discusses what sounds like a great new book on Heaven: The authors give a road map to the book: We will treat five major biblical pictures or themes that portray heaven’s final state. Why did we choose these themes from among the many in Scripture? Because we find them compelling and encompassing of some of the others. We will trace each picture from Genesis to Revelation and will devote ten chapters to this task. We will allot two chapters apiece to each of the pictures: creation, rest, kingdom, presence, and glory. The first chapter devoted to each picture … [Read more...] about Life Everlasting: The Unfolding Story of Heaven
Old Story New: 10 Minutes Devotionals for Families with Young Children
A great deal--only $8.00, 60% discount--on a new resource from the author of Long Story Short, a series of 10 minute devotional lessons designed with young children in mind, walking readers through the story of the Old Testament (with regular pointers to the fulfillment of God's promises which would come in Jesus). This new book, Old Story New, seems to do the same thing, except from the New Testament. It's a 72 hour sale, ending 11/3 at 5 PM EST. … [Read more...] about Old Story New: 10 Minutes Devotionals for Families with Young Children
‘Women’s Issues’: A Dangerous, Insulting, and Sexist Message
Great, short piece by Anne Morse: It's ironic that the worldview of Obama, who calls himself a Christian, so closely echoes that of the Playboy Foundation, which, like the president, has always gotten enthusiastically behind free birth control and abortion on demand. We know why Playboy does it—the organization views women as sex objects. Birth control removes the last argument women might offer against pressure to engage in sex with “a great guy” who claims to “understand women.” And abortion turns women into REUSABLE sex objects. But Mr. President—what's your excuse? Read the whole … [Read more...] about ‘Women’s Issues’: A Dangerous, Insulting, and Sexist Message
Star Wars Episode 7 – Releasing in 2015
Disney just acquired Lucasfilm Ltd for $4 billion, and with it, the rights to the Star Wars franchise. Deadline reports: The companies have targeted a 2015 release for Star Wars: Episode 7, with Episode 8 and Episode 9 to follow as the long-term plan is to release a new feature every two or three years. “The last Star Wars movie release was 2005’s Revenge Of The Sith – and we believe there’s substantial pent-up demand”, Disney said. … [Read more...] about Star Wars Episode 7 – Releasing in 2015