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Respectable Sins Reading Challenge
Posted on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 12:29 PM by David Zavadil
I have not faired so well in my quest to read a Puritan a month. Bunyan put me behind and I have been fighting the schedule ever since. I have been wanting to read Having purchased the book recently, I have decided to read this and discuss it with you the readers of this blog. If you have a copy, great, if not, purchase one by clicking the link above or at your local book store and then begin reading Chapter One. I will post some notes and my thoughts on the chapter on Monday June 23, 2008. We will read one chapter a week and then discuss the chapter on the following Monday. Chapter One on the 23rd, Chapter Two on the 30th, Chapter 3 on the 7th and so on. There will not be a post on July 21, 2008 as I will be in Ireland and may not have access to the internet. Post a comment and let me know if you will be joining me in this challenge.
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Comments Restored
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 3:28 PM by David Zavadil
I have restored the comments on this blog. It is a new account so all of the previous comments, including the spam have been deleted. I plan on writing more and moderating the comments tighter. I pray that at some time this site will be used by people around the world for edification and growth.
Edited on: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 4:03 PMPosted in Bible Study (RSS), Books (RSS), Commentary (RSS), Family happenings (RSS), Fear of God (RSS), Just For Fun (RSS), Locarb (RSS), Ministry (RSS), Mortification (RSS), Psalm 119 (RSS), Puritans (RSS), Stupid Movie Quotes (RSS), The Church (RSS), TNT (RSS)
Only on the Internet
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 10:50 AM by David Zavadil
Just when you think things are looking up on the internet, I find this.
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Update and some fun
Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 at 3:25 PM by David Zavadil
I looked up and the entire month of April had disappeared. It has been ages since my last post. I have had such good intentions, but have just not been able to get things done. In April we hosted our Annual Mission's Conference. Dr. Elias Medieros, RTS , was our Keynote speaker. It was fantastic. The messages can be found on the EPC website.
About a week after my last post, I was called by the doctor's office. My liver enzymes were abnormally high. I went in for some additional blood work and found the pancreatic levels were high too. The doctor was amazed though, as I had not symptoms with all the markers pointing toward pancreatitis. After 5 weeks of blood work and an ultrasound of my insides, my levels are back down near normal and still no symptoms. The whole thing was wierd, but kept me pretty self focused for a few weeks.
My family are big Alabama football fans. #1 son will be attending the Capstone in the fall, with aspirations of writing or broadcasting AL football. One song that means much to us is "Sweet Home Alabama." The Jolly Blogger pointed me toward this exciting, yet strange rendition of the Skynard favorite.
Edited on: Sunday, May 11, 2008 3:14 PMPosted in Family happenings (RSS), Just For Fun (RSS), Locarb (RSS)
Comments Spammed
Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 6:27 PM by David Zavadil
My comments were spammed recently so I have eliminated them until I can find a better system.
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Carpe Blogdom
Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 5:18 PM by David Zavadil
Here are few sites worthy of checking out
The Puritan Library Just what it says, a library of puritan works. most are in pdf format.
The Bible Centre An online Library. A great resource for students and preachers on a limited budget. There is an annual fee to be able to access the library. It is well worth the price. ($20).
UnVeilinGlory The teaching ministry of some very old friends of mine (They are not old, I have just known them since 1981). They are based out of Richmond, Virginia. Check out their seminars entitled "Cat and Dog Theology."
Lyrical Theology This is the personal blog of Shai Linne. Shai is a Reformed Hip Hop artist. His new CD, "Atonement" has just been released. Check out this blog to read the lyrics and see what "Reformed Hip Hop" looks like. You can listen to samples on ITunes, just search for "Atonement" or Shai Linne.
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Carpe Blogdom
Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 5:28 PM by David Zavadil
This is one of the saddest videos you will watch. I found it on Purgatorio
A FREE Scripture memory song from Steven Altrogge FREE MUSIC
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The Puritan Challenge
Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 at 10:41 AM by David Zavadil
It seems I was not the only one who felt called to the challenge of reading a puritan a month. The Puritan Reading Challenge has a plan for the monthly readings. I will be adapting, slightly, the list of readings as there are a few on the list I have already read. In the next day or two I will post my reading list for year. Won't you join me on this quest?
Edited on: Monday, January 07, 2008 10:44 AMPosted in Bible Study (RSS), Books (RSS), Commentary (RSS), Just For Fun (RSS), Puritans (RSS)
A Puritan a Month
Posted on Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 3:24 PM by David Zavadil
Thinking about the past year and about the coming year, I came to the conclusion that I have not been reading enough. This hurts my preaching and teaching and those who read or hear me. To combat this lack of reading I have resolved to increase my reading volume. One of the ways I am going to do this is by reading a Puritan a Month. I would like to invite you to join me on this adventure. during January I will be reading Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners by John Bunyon. I plan to purchase a copy of each book but will also make sure that there is an ecopy of each book so that those who may not have access to these books can still join us in reading. Leave me some comments with suggestions for February.
Edited on: Monday, January 07, 2008 10:44 AMPosted in Books (RSS), Just For Fun (RSS), Puritans (RSS)
My Son's Percussion Performance
Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 10:50 AM by David Zavadil
Edited on: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 10:52 AMPosted in Family happenings (RSS), Just For Fun (RSS)
The Hallelujah Chorus as you Have Never Seen it Before
Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 10:43 AM by David Zavadil
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Carpe Blogdom
Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 11:26 PM by David Zavadil
Here are a few interesting articles.
Coffee Bible Club has an interesting article titled Pelagius Invades Church Music
Against Heresies has written a reminder that It takes time for Men to come to faith
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Carpe Blogdom and Information
Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 11:43 AM by David Zavadil
I was going to begin this installment of Carpe Blogdom with some video my daughter sent me. After viewing "The Farting Preacher," discretion got the better of me and I have decided to hold off on that post.
I will be reposting some studies on Psalm 119. I began this study about two years ago and never finished due to a move and ministry transition. I will bring us up to date with the perevious posts and then continue to move us forward in this study.
Justin Taylor points to some Anti-Religioius Bigotry
Walter Williams writes on The Greatest Generation
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Join the Reading Challenge
Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 3:20 PM by David Zavadil
Join the challenge. Challies dot com is beginning a reading club tomorrow. Sign up today and join us in reading John Owen's The Mortification of Sin. You can download a copy here . The chapters are relatively short, but do not expect an easy read. Remember this is a challenge.
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Carpe Blogdom
Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 8:41 AM by David Zavadil
A favorite author of mine, Horatius Bonar, answers the question, What is a Christian?
Wendy Alsup on the The Resurgence website posts an interesting article on The Ideal Christian Woman
Here is an interesting article on Cultural Engagement
Since we are looking at The Fear of God , check out this link to Bunyan's Treatise on the Fear of God
Edited on: Thursday, October 25, 2007 8:46 AMPosted in Just For Fun (RSS)
The Ten Commandments Redux
Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 8:02 AM by David Zavadil
Last night my wife, daughter and I joined a couple from EPC in seeing the new animated movie, "The Ten Commandments." I had heard some decent pre-release reviews and was looking forward to seeing the movie. I am glad I didn't set my hopes too high.
While the story was good, you can't beat the story of Moses for a good story line, the animation and voice overs left a lot to be desired. When the movie began I had this odd feeling that I was watching an old Godzilla movie redone with Claymation on steroids. The computer animation had a cleanness to it, though with odd shaped features and mouths out of sinc with the dialogue. The backgrounds seemed over done and often awkward. Moses and Ramses must have worked out on the stairclimber for hours to develop the calves they had.
I guess you can tell, I was not too impressed with the animation. As I said earlier, the story line was great. The actor's voice overs, however, did little to move you. Many times during the movie, Christian Slater and Alfred Molina came across as teenagers reading a play in English class. This "acting" left the whole movie stale. When all was said and done, the dozen or so people in the theater, yawned a big yawn and left in search of some ice cream. This movie saddened me. One of the greatest stories ever told was reduced to second rate animation and made so vanilla that I would be afraid to tell someone to go and see it.
I give the movie a 1 out of 5. Wait for the movie to show on Network TV next Easter, at least then it won't cost you anything.
Edited on: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:45 AMPosted in Just For Fun (RSS)
Carpe Blogdom
Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 8:54 AM by David Zavadil
There is an intesting article titled It May Be Unwise to Invite an Unbliever to a Church Service on the Religious Affections website.
Check out this new band, Connersvine . For you Colts fans, the lead vocals are none other than Hunter Smith, Indianapolis Colts punter.
On the Resurgence website, Jerram Barr has posted an article on Perfect Parenting .
This is just odd. Can't sell a home, Let St. Joseph help.
Challies Dot Com is hosting a Reformation symposium . If you blog, check it out.
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Carpe Blogdom
Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 10:38 AM by David Zavadil
It has been a while since I have written anything. I have been thinking about what it means to fear God and studying and preparing some lessons on "the fear of God." I hope to begin posting those articles soon. In the mean time, enjoy some articles on the Fear of God.
For those who have been looking for a way to create and administer a church website and find yourselves limited in funds and it specialists, check out these Church Website in a Box and Paristemi Both of these are free but come with a fairly significant learning curve.
For my brothers in the PCA who long to have the BCO on their palm® or pocketpc® check out Beal Heights PCA
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Carpe Blogdom
Posted on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 10:41 AM by David Zavadil
My Friend Steve Weaver has a wonderful entry titled Have you ever Forgiven Anyone?
I am joining the Red Mountain Music band wagon. Check out The Gadsby Project
The Humble Orthodoxy site has a great two part article on A New Passion for the Church
Check out these sites. If you find a site that is worth looking at, email me.
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