Frank McCourt continues his attempt to build Boston West. He often gets Sox players past their prime. He also had a former manager until he realized too late that Grady Little may be a great guy but not the best manager.
Today, they traded for Manny Ramirez who has worn out his welcome in Beantown.
The Red [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Manny to LA-LA Land
Posted in Baseball, Red Sox, Sports, tagged Brandon Moss, Craig Hansen, David Ortiz, Dodgers, Jason Bay, Manny Ramirez, Pirates, Red Sox, Theo Epstein on July 31, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Considering Allender on Prophet, Priest and King
Posted in Books, Christian Living, Church, Ministry, Theology, tagged Dan Allender, Francis Turretin, king, leadership, priest, prophet on July 31, 2008 | 4 Comments »
The last chapter of Dan Allender’s Leading with a Limp addresses the offices of prophet, priest and king. In the Old Testament, God led his people through men occupying those 3 offices. They were typically anointed to their office, and functioned as types of Christ.
In his earthly and heavenly ministry, Jesus perfectly fulfilled those 3 [...]
Considering Hebrews 12
Posted in Christian Living, Preaching, tagged correction, discipline, endurance, faith, hardship, instruction on July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I spent the last 2 Sundays preaching on Hebrews 12, well, the first 11 verses of it anyway, at a local PCA church. There sermons were The Race of Faith and Instruction Thru Hardship if you are interested.
It was a more traditional environment, and the congregation was generally older. So, to be all things to [...]
Considering the Manny-Go Line
Posted in Baseball, Red Sox, Sports, tagged Boston Red Sox, Manny Ramierez, trade deadline on July 31, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Like the infamous French defense entrenchment that did nothing to hold back Nazi Germany, or Khadaffi’s “line in the sand”, Manny has passed the line which means he must go.
Until this past week I was loathe to trade Manny, and hoped they would pick up his option. But Manny Being Manny has reached a nefarious [...]
Considering the Trade Deadline
Posted in Sports, tagged A-Fraud, Angels, Brian Cashman, Ivan Rodriguez, Longoria, Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira, Marlins, Nady, Rays, Red Sox, Yankees on July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This year the baseball trade deadline has prompted to some very exciting deals- if you cheer for the Yankees and the Angels.
The Yankees are repeating the pattern of the past, though with a bit less luster. They are taking on additional payroll (with that ever end???) and sending back prospects or low money guys in [...]
Still Considering Prophet, Priest and King
Posted in Biblical Theology, Books, Church, Mark Driscoll, Ministry, Theology, tagged approval, comfort, control, Dan Allender, David Fairchild, Drew Goodmanson, feedback, grace renewal, Jesus, John Frame, king, legalism, Mark Driscoll, Mission, priest, prophet, spiritual gifts, triperspectivalism, union with Christ on July 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I recently had a dialogue with another pastor about the office of prophet, priest and king in church leadership. He had been re-reading Dan Allender’s Leading with a Limp, chapter 14: Three Leaders You Can’t Do Without (wow, how did I not blog on that chapter?!). He wondered what my primary & secondary gifting were [...]
Considering De-Cluttering
Posted in Beer, tagged Ale, Fat Tire, Lagunitas, Rogue, Stout on July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
While de-cluttering the home this past week, I bid a fond farewell to these old bottles.
Each of these bears fond memories. Each was given to me by a friend, and is one tasty treat.
The first is Rogue’s award winning Shakespeare Stout. It comes in the ample 22 ounce bottle. It is a great stout- flavorful [...]
Considering Our Strange Little Life
Posted in Adoption, Family, Health, Parenting, Preaching, tagged cleft palate, discipline, equity, family dog, Jon & Kate Plus 8, real estate agent, speech therapy, wedding ceremony, whining on July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There has been plenty going on to occupy the CavFamily. For one thing, we have put our home on the market. We did this to preserve our equity since the prices are only going down, and we probably won’t get this much for at least a few years. We hope to be moving elsewhere soon. [...]
Considering Manny Mania
Posted in Sports, tagged Big Papi, Boston media, John Henry, Manny Ramirez, Red Sox on July 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The tide has certainly turned against Manny Ramirez in recent days. During the 2007 playoffs Manny became more accessible to the press. He seemed to be a new guy- more open. This continued into Spring Training. Manny was available. He wanted to be in Boston. He wanted them to pick up his option. All was [...]
Considering the Political Season
Posted in Current Events, Politics, tagged fundraising, McCain, Obama on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I want to head into hibernation. The on-slaught has only just begun.
I got a phone call from Obama’s campaign the other day. I’m not sure why they called since the only registered voters in the home are registered Republicans. I tried to politely tell them that I was not interested in either voting for Obama [...]
Considering the Summer Sale
Posted in Biblical Theology, Books, Christian Living, Church, Culture, D.A. Carson, Hermeneutics, John Piper, Justification, Ministry, Missions, Theology, tagged John Piper, idols, Justification, Dan Allender, book sale, Genesis, Bruce Waltke, Graeme Goldsworthy, Mark Dever, D.A. Carson, Mission, Culture on July 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »
WTS Books is having a summer sale until 7/30, so you had better hurry up! They offer flat rate shipping and books are 50% off, so now is the time to buy! I just wish I had a book allowance to enjoy this great opportunity However, if enough of you, my fair readers, [...]
Considering Fathers
Posted in Books, Counseling, Family, Movies, Parenting, tagged abusive, affirming, Braveheart, Edward Longshanks, fathers, manhood, nurturing, Robert the Bruce, Scotland, sons, William Wallace on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Braveheart is one of my favorite movies. Mel Gibson was on a great run there for awhile. It is a movie about the value and price for freedom, and it is a stirring film (historical inaccuracies aside).
But what is often missed is the important roles fathers (and father figures) play in the lives of the [...]
Considering WMD
Posted in Current Events, Media, Politics, tagged Canada, Iraq, uranium, Yellow Cake on July 23, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I must have been sleeping, because I missed this headline.
For some time now we’ve been hearing about how the CIA (and other intelligence gathering agencies among our allies) was wrong. Sadaam did not have weapons of mass destruction.
Yet ….
They discovered over 500 tons of low-grade uranium (yellow cake) that is used to manufacture nuclear weapons. [...]
Considering Evolution and Conversion
Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Science, Theology, tagged Boston University, cavemen, Creator, dinosaurs, evolution, faith, forgiveness, Intelligent Design, Lamb of God, life, liturgy, Redeemer, selfishness, sin on July 23, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Though I grew up in a nominally Catholic family, and went to Mass most Saturdays, I grew up affirming evolution. Like most boys, I like dinosaurs and cavemen. We had the Time Life series of books on science, and I spent lots of time reading about the theory of evolution (sadly I’ve engaged in debates [...]
Considering the Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
Posted in Family, Monty Python, Movies, Parenting, Theology, tagged B-52s, bravery, fear, Holy Grail, Newsboys, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Star Wars, Steve Taylor, testing, Veggie Tales on July 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” With nothing to lose but a morning in which I had no plans, I decided to give it the ol’ college try. This time we went to the right theater and saw yesterday’s intended film- The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything.
Before I get to the movie, [...]
Considering Ferguson on Ephesians
Posted in Bible, Preaching, Sinclair Ferguson, tagged Ephesians, Kevin Cawley, Sinclair Ferguson on July 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I came across this link from Kevin Cawley’s blog. It is a collection of mid-week sermons by Sinclair Ferguson on Ephesians at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Texas.
Considering the Hidden God
Posted in Books, Christian Living, Sinclair Ferguson, Theology, tagged blessings, covenant keeping, covenant making, curses, darkness, faith, hiddenness of God, Sinclair Ferguson, trust on July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been reading A Heart for God by Sinclair Ferguson. I’ve read bits and pieces in the past when working on sermons. But I decided to read the whole thing as solid, devotional material. It works through the various names and attributes of God that we might know God better.
Yesterday I read his chapter on [...]
Considering Her First Movie
Posted in Family, Food, Movies, Parenting, tagged Alvin and the Chipmunks, date, Pirates Who Don't Do Anything, popcorn, Veggie Tales on July 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
CavGirl and I had a date this morning. The local theaters run older kids movies a few mornings each week during the summer. They are free since they expect you to spend money on concessions. It works out well for everyone. We were supposed to see this:
I double-checked the time and theater with my friend. [...]
House Staying Home
Posted in Basketball, Celtics, Sports, tagged Celtics, Eddie House, James Posey, Rajon Rondo, Tony Allen on July 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Celtics did what I didn’t think they would do: re-sign both Eddie House and Tony Allen. And they gave them 2-year deals. They buy some security, but don’t create long-term salary cap issues.
I’m glad Eddie House is back. He was a nice change of pace for Rajon Rondo, and was able to spread the [...]
Considering Reading Level
Posted in Humor on July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Contrary to what some people here in Polk County think … I’m not a genius. Obviously. I guess my quest to be readable has succeeded!
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