Monthly Archives: January 2015

The rise and fall of the sourdough empire

Posted on January 29, 2015 by maradanto

I was anthropomorphizing the yeast in my sourdough culture, and saw from the yeasts’ perspective that they have a stunning civilization. They live in peace with the lactobacillus and their main export, alcohol, is eagerly desired by humans, who feed … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Harry Potter

Posted on January 15, 2015 by maradanto

Look at the Harry Potter books, and I think it’s pretty evident that the nature of the story changes by the time we reach “The Deathly Hallows.” The first six books follow a fairly predictable pattern. Harry arrives at school. … Continue reading →

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The message you carry as you renew the world

Posted on January 14, 2015 by maradanto

This is an interesting article by John Piper, but not a terribly surprising one. In it Piper discusses an article published last year in Christianity Today, in which sociologist Robert Woodberry is surprised to discover that Christian missionaries accomplish a … Continue reading →

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My parents didn’t spank me, and that was a good thing

Posted on January 6, 2015 by maradanto

My parents led by example in the positive traits they wanted me to have, and inadvertently in negative traits they undoubtedly hoped I wouldn’t acquire. That was the main thing. When I misbehaved, I might get a lecture, lose a … Continue reading →

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Understanding the grammar of the Great Commission

Posted on January 4, 2015 by maradanto

Actually “go” is not the main verb of the Great Commission. The Greek is quite clear; “go” is subordinated within the adverbial phrase “as you go.” The main verb is what we translate as “making disciples.” As such the Great … Continue reading →

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