More Musings (5/27/2023)
News and Riddleblog Updates:
Now that the WSC spring semester is over, and I have a bit more time, you will notice a number of updates at the Riddleblog. The Biblical and Theological Studies tab has been re-worked to make it easier to find past entries.
Some of you have suggested that I add the Logos extension which allows biblical citations to appear in a pop-up window. Great idea! But the version of Squarespace which I am currently using does not support that extension. Drat!
I will soon be wrapping up season two of the Blessed Hope Podcast, a study of Paul’s two Thessalonian letters. I’ll devote a season two follow-up episode to explain where we will be going after season two concludes.
One of the benefits of retirement is that the missus and I will be able to do some traveling. So, there may be a week here or there when I drop off the map.
Hummel’s New Book on the Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism:
As of this writing, I am far along in Daniel Hummel’s fascinating and important new book, The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism. If you have a dispensational background, or if you are interested in the history of evangelicalism, this is a must read. I’ll have a lot more to say about it down the road (some positives and a few cautions). But here’s a brief summary. "Left Behind"
Liberty Liberty . . .
I would like to know how the ad agency which sold Liberty Mutual Insurance on an ad campaign featuring doofus Doug and his LIMU Emu pulled that off. What on earth do Doug, his beater Dodge Duster, and an Emu have to do with Liberty Mutual’s a la carte insurance plans? I am sure such things are market-tested first, but this ad campaign annoys the heck out of me and as far as I can tell has nothing whatsoever to do with the product. What am I missing? And that stupid jingle . . .
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Scott Clark continues his review of J-Mac’s The Gospel According to Jesus: The Gospel According to John MacArthur Part 6
This is a fascinating piece and a must for all baseball hat wearers. The Remarkable History of the Baseball Cap
The Lord opens another of his archeological "safety deposit boxes" to befuddle critical scholars. Ancient Tablet Found
I’ve seen jelly fish and small sand sharks while body surfing at OC beaches (back in my high school and college days). But this critter would scare me to death. California has its problems, but this isn’t one them. Big Gator "Hangs Ten"
When man’s best friend is no spring chicken. World's Oldest Dog, Bobi, Turns 31
Bereavement Author Kills Husband. I guess she wanted to change her audience from the grieving to those interested in true crime.
If the truth be known, we all have a rogue or two in our Family Tree (and fewer royals than we would like). My first cousin five times removed (Jesse L. Riddlesbarger 1800-1883) was once the richest man in Kansas City. If your family came West via the Santa Fe Trail, they probably outfitted from Jesse Riddlesbarger’s business. But Jesse was an ardent supporter of the Confederacy and a slave owner. He also picked a fight with the Union General overseeing the North’s occupation of KC (Thomas Ewing). Jesse lost, and paid a huge price. Jesse Riddlesbarger -- Leading Businessman Lost It All In the Civil War
Words of Wisdom from One of my Favorite Philosophers