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Resident Alien: February 2005
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Words to pluck up and pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant, usually in that order. Thursday, February 24, 2005. To Prove My Point. I could not have asked for a better example to illustrate the point of my last two posts. The Southern Baptist Seminary in KY recently dropped its program in pastoral counseling, which included behavioral sciences and psychotherapy, in favor of a "biblical counseling" curriculum. Read the article here. Posted by matt at 3:42 PM. Lately theology has be...
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Resident Alien: March 2005
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Words to pluck up and pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant, usually in that order. Wednesday, March 30, 2005. I have had much to say about the death penalty. But this was too much to pass up commenting on. It was almost as if I was able to write my own case study regarding the realtionship between Christianity and our legal system. Read about what happened here. It seems that a Colorado court overturned a death penalty sentence because a juror consulted the book of Leviticus.
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Resident Alien: April 2005
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Words to pluck up and pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant, usually in that order. Monday, April 11, 2005. I am currently awash in a sea of looming and deadly deadlines. No new ideas to blog, for all my energies are going to getting my stuff done. So, during my hiatus, feel free to leave an idea for something you would like to hear from me about. Anything. Or nothing. Posted by matt at 8:16 PM. Waco, Texas, United States. View my complete profile. Rules for My Online Speech.
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Resident Alien: January 2005
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Words to pluck up and pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant, usually in that order. Sunday, January 30, 2005. On A Momentous Day? A word about today before I get back to the sermon and my latest catharsis about Paul. One last thought, however. What is up with all these Iraqi expatriates coming out of the woodwork in the US and abroad still being allowed to vote in the election? Please ignore the overstatement on the last line.). Posted by matt at 5:30 PM. Tuesday, January 25, 2005.
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Resident Alien: December 2005
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Words to pluck up and pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant, usually in that order. Tuesday, December 20, 2005. Childhood ambition to drive a fire truck. Fondest memory hard to beat my wedding day. Soundtrack Bebo Norman at his best. Retreat a warm corner in a library basement. Wildest dream to write a column for Time magazine. Proudest moment on its way, hopefully. Biggest challenge getting out of bed in the morning before my wife. Alarm clock it's there. Posted by matt at 6:59 PM.
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Resident Alien: October 2004
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Words to pluck up and pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant, usually in that order. Saturday, October 30, 2004. On Six Year Old Friday Nights. I laughed, I cried, I got all nostalgic. Then I came home and went to bed. Good movie, great book, but best of all are the six year old memories without all the bruising. Posted by matt at 9:27 AM. Friday, October 29, 2004. I, Matt Porter, do solemnly swear to not turn my blog into a daily political rant. What we were really seeing is a bun...
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Resident Alien: December 2004
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Words to pluck up and pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant, usually in that order. Thursday, December 23, 2004. On a Bad Idea. Sincere apologies for not following up that last diatribe. Maybe later, or not. Must hurry off now to get on a train, then a plane, then land on the Plains. Merry Christmas. Peace to you all. Posted by matt at 9:07 AM. Monday, December 13, 2004. On Legalizing the Lynch Mob. Posted by matt at 5:10 PM. Tuesday, December 07, 2004. Http:/ sports.espn....I jus...
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Resident Alien: September 2005
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Words to pluck up and pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant, usually in that order. Friday, September 30, 2005. Here is a tip for all of you overstimulated masses:. If you are having lunch with someone and you. A) have iTunes blaring down your eardrums. B) are googling stuff via Wi-Fi. C) are both talking on cell phones to different people. D) are partaking in any combination of the previous three options. Then you are not having lunch with anybody but yourself! Semester at Prince...
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Resident Alien: November 2004
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Words to pluck up and pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant, usually in that order. Tuesday, November 30, 2004. Http:/ entertainment.msn.com/tv/article.aspx? Posted by matt at 5:51 PM. Ok, I promised to re-visit the "What's next for Iraq? Issue with an answer and not just criticism. So I will, and I have my good friend's commentary to thank for the inspiration. Posted by matt at 5:12 PM. Sunday, November 28, 2004. On Driving with Bono. Except for the 14 hours plus it took to drive...
