The Burr in the Burgh

"I cling to my Lord Christ like a burr on cloth." – Katherine Luther

Archive for November, 2005

Zombie Survival Guide

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A must-have, especially for those of us who are at particular risk. Buy it NOW. Recent reports have indicated that my own fair city is highly vulnerable. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Zombie Survival Guide”, url: “http://www.burrintheburgh.com/2005/11/18/zombie-survival-guide/” });

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November 18th, 2005 at 6:29 pm

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Christian Thanksgiving Book for Kids

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You may or may not know that my wife is an up-and-coming children’s book author. We went out to dinner this evening and stopped to look around Barnes & Noble. We were delighted to see that her thanksgiving book was on sale there. Most of the other books on sale were about pilgrims and native [...]

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November 18th, 2005 at 4:49 am

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Swedish Pastor May Be Jailed for Sermon

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According to this news report, a pastor in Sweden was arrested, tried and convicted for preaching this sermon. Unless he wins the appeal, he could face up to two years behind bars. What was wrong with the sermon? He stated (correctly) the biblical teaching that homosexuality is a sin. Do you [...]

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November 17th, 2005 at 1:02 am

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Is Philip Pullman the Most Dangerous Writer in Britain?

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Peter Hitchens wrote an article for the Mail on Sunday in 2002 in which he criticizes Philip Pullman as the most dangerous author in Britain. Philip Pullman, the author of the His Dark Materials Trilogy and outspoken hater of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. His books, aimed at young readers, portray the church as [...]

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November 16th, 2005 at 1:49 am

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C.S. Lewis vs. Philip Pullman

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , C.S. Lewis’s classic novel, is the first of seven installments of his The Chronicles of Narnia . These are outstanding children’s books that communicate the Christian story and Christian dogma via myth and fairy tale. I’ve long been a fan of these books and was elated when [...]

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November 15th, 2005 at 2:11 am

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adopt your own virtual pet! Shout out to Rev. McCain. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “”, url: “http://www.burrintheburgh.com/2005/11/14/1332/” });

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November 14th, 2005 at 4:29 am

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Have You Seen This Girl?

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AMBER ALERT Police are looking for 14 year old Kara Beth Borden who was abducted at gunpoint from her home this morning. Both her parents were found shot to death. Kara is from Warwick Township, Pa, about 60 miles west of Philadelphia. Police are looking for Kara’s 18 year old secret boyfriend, David G. Ludwig, as their [...]

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November 14th, 2005 at 12:04 am

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Additions to the Blogroll

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Note these newly added Lutheran blogs. They’re worth your notice. Bloghardt’s Reflector Intolerant Elle Katie’s Beer Madre’s Missives Necessary Roughness SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Additions to the Blogroll”, url: “http://www.burrintheburgh.com/2005/11/13/additions-to-the-blogroll-2/” });

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November 13th, 2005 at 11:02 pm

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My Pop Culture Diet This Week

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Movie – Hotel RwandaSome are calling this the Schindler’s List for of Africa. It’s a grim and violent story of corruption, attempted genocide, and the incompetence of the UN. Not to mention the harsh indifference most Americans and Europeans have towards Africa. But more than that it’s a story of courage. Don Cheadle – [...]

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November 12th, 2005 at 5:26 am

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Christian SEX Book

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Has anyone read Lauren Winner’s book, Real Sex: The Naked Truth About Chastity? Go here at Raging Rabbits to learn more about it. It is refreshing to hear of a young, articulate, Christian, urban, professional defending chastity with a little more sophistication than “just say no.” SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Christian SEX Book”, url: “http://www.burrintheburgh.com/2005/11/12/christian-sex-book/” });

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November 12th, 2005 at 1:54 am

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