C.H.E. Sadaphal's Blog, page 30
July 4, 2014
PERVERTED JUSTICE
Justice is a term often used to denote a political or social mechanism to restore an offended party to its pre-injury condition, yet we live in a world of perverted justice, which tends to, in fact, not create harmony among…Read more ›
July 3, 2014
READING HOSEA-MICAH by TERRENCE E. FRETHEIM
**** (of 5) The bottom line: Fretheim provides a succinct and broad theological analysis of the minor prophets. Many commentaries explore biblical texts using a line-by-line (or word-by-word) analysis that can often become bogged down by minutiae. This is not…Read more ›
July 2, 2014
WELL MY MOM SAYS by C.M. LEE, JR.
***** (of 5) The bottom line: A practical blueprint for success, tenacity, grit, and a positive motivating force that captivates the reader, empowering them to overcome challenges. Well My Mom Says … is an impressive work of non-fiction written…Read more ›
READING HOSEA-MICAH by TERENCE E. FRETHEIM
**** (of 5) The bottom line: A succinct and broad theological analysis of the minor prophets. Many commentaries explore biblical texts using a line-by-line (or word-by-word) analysis that can often become bogged down by minutiae. This is not the case…Read more ›
July 1, 2014
WELL MY MOM SAYS by C.M. LEE, Jr.
***** (of 5) The bottom line: A practical blueprint for success, tenacity, grit, and a positive motivating force that captivates the reader, empowering them to overcome challenges. Well My Mom Says … is an impressive work of non-fiction written…Read more ›
June 27, 2014
THE CASE AGAINST REPARATIONS
The case against reparations is simple: in the 21st century, they simply will not right the wrongs that have been committed. By now, you may or may not have read the article written by Ta-Nehisi Coates in the May 21st,…Read more ›
June 20, 2014
CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
Christian stewardship is concept often lost in the onslaught of contemporary consumerism. In modern times, religion is often associated with frugality, temperance, and moderation. Yet the God of the Bible does in fact desire for all of his creation to…Read more ›
June 19, 2014
AUGUSTINE CONFESSIONS by SAINT AUGUSTINE, MICHAEL P. FOLEY, F.J. SHEED AND PETER BROWN
***** (of 5) The bottom line: One of the greatest books ever written by (arguably) the most influential theologian of all-time. Confessions essentially is a story of one man’s spiritual journey from a life of sin (self-centered) to a…Read more ›
June 13, 2014
MISUNDERSTANDINGS ABOUT CHRISTIANITY
Misunderstandings about Christianity are rampant, yet large portions of such misunderstandings tend to come from Christians themselves or, generally speaking, those who claim to believe in God. Most Americans do believe in God (exact figures vary, but generally, figures are…Read more ›
June 6, 2014
THE CASE AGAINST WAR
While reading news online recently, I came across an article that detailed a very troubling statistic: in war, approximately 90% of all deaths are civilian casualties. In other words, for every 10 people that die because of war, 9 are…Read more ›
