Sin, Aristotle, and the Tragic Hero
Ryken gives an interesting observation about sin in his book How to Read the Bible as Literature. It is in the context of discussing tragic heroes who, in spite of their great ability, fall due to a character flaw. “Ordinarily a tragic hero possesses something that we call greatness of spirit. All of this grandeur […]
Stock Pick of the Day – AAPL
I don’t normally talk finances here but with the markets in a downward spiral it has really left some great deals on the table. One of those is Apple (AAPL). Their cash flow is phenomenal. Their marketshare is increasing/taking from PC. They have a diverse product line of innovative products. The current price is at […]
What Would You Do With $700 Billion
Can you imagining mismanaging your small business to the point of failure. You mess up the books, don’t budget, and take major risks that don’t pan out. Your business fails and just as you are closing shop a check comes in the mail to let you know that you have been bailed out! Keep doing […]
Jesus Rebukes the Insiders
When you look to Jesus as a model for evangelism you notice that he doesn’t spend his time rebuking the outsiders to the faith. When Jesus rebukes people he rebukes the people who knew better – the insiders. How often do we turn a blind eye to sin in the lives of other Christians but […]