Tag Archives: Calvinism

Pic of the day: Great new fragrance for Presbyterian men

Posted on 16/06/2012 by

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Roger Olson’s response to Calvinist John Piper’s recent statements about God and tornadoes

Posted on 08/03/2012 by

It seems to me the better part of wisdom not to say immediately after a calamity that it was God’s judgment UNLESS you are prepared to explain why it was sent by God then and there.  Even more, it would … Continue reading →

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John Calvin must be weeping: some telling statistics from Switzerland

Posted on 15/08/2011 by

Swiss churchgoers on why they attend church: 62%: “I’m just always there.” 28%: “I enjoy the services.” 7%: “Because I’m afraid about the afterlife.” 5%: “Because I believe in God.” [That totals 102%!] The survey also revealed that around one … Continue reading →

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Cornish poet Jack Clemo: ‘The Excavator’

Posted on 17/08/2006 by

The Excavator I stand here musing in the rain This Sabbath evening where the pit-head stain Of bushes is uprooted, strewn In waggon-tracks and puddles, While the fleering downpour fuddles The few raw flowers along the mouldering dump – Ridge … Continue reading →

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Cornish poet Jack Clemo: ‘A Calvinist in Love’

Posted on 14/08/2006 by

A Calvinist in Love I will not kiss you, country fashion, By hedgesides where Weasel and hare Claim kinship with our passion. I care no more for fickle moonlight: Would rather see Your face touch me Under a claywork dune-light. … Continue reading →

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Cornish poet Jack Clemo: ‘The Flooded Clay-Pit’

Posted on 14/08/2006 by

The Flooded Clay-Pit These white crags Cup waves that rub more greedily Now half-way up the chasm; you see Doomed foliage hang like rags; The whole clay-belly sags. What scenes far Beneath those waters: chimney-pots That used to smoke; brown … Continue reading →

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