The Burr in the Burbs

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

Archive for March, 2008

The Annunciation

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I posted a commentary on the incarnation and abortion over at the seminary blog. Go here to check it out. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “The Annunciation”, url: “http://www.burrintheburgh.com/2008/03/26/the-annunciation/” });

Written by Pastor Scott Stiegemeyer

March 26th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

Vampire Author’s Second Novel About Jesus

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I’m thoroughly enjoying Anne Rice’s second novel about Jesus, having read and enjoyed the first when it came out. It’s called, Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana. Her first novel about Jesus which looked at a portion of his childhood is Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt. I am one who has [...]

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March 25th, 2008 at 1:22 pm

Cats and Dogs: Images of Human Nature

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We have two cats and one dog. Our dog happens to be one of the most popular breeds, a Golden Retriever. Living with these animals, I enjoy observing their behavior especially as they relate to Julie and Jacob and I. The dog is an innocent. She really is without guile. This animal adores [...]

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March 14th, 2008 at 4:18 pm

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Across the Universe

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All I can say is “Wow!” Julie and I watched Across the Universe this evening after a romantic dinner at the Glenbrook Mall food court. It’s a terrific film, particularly for music lovers. When was the last time you saw a really good new movie musical? Moulin Rouge? Chicago? [...]

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March 8th, 2008 at 5:28 am

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Challenge of Islam

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It’s not very politically correct, and in some quarters is not even safe, to say that Islam is a problem. A couple of years ago, I spent several days in the Kenya/Sudan border town of Lokichoggio in the Turkana district of Kenya. If you’ve seen the movie Constant Gardener, Loki factors into that [...]

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March 2nd, 2008 at 4:42 am

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