café de soiréecafé de soiréeMy reflections on life, faith, and theology, from a mostly Reformed perspective. Grappling with theological ideas, cultural and societal issues, and trying to make sense of it all. Hoping to provoke thoughts and raise discussions. Articles
Dooyeweerd's Philosophical Imperialism
2007-08-30 16:54:00 Some of my former peers and colleagues might find this interesting, I think especially of Gideon, David, and Gregory. This goes contrary to the Dooyewerdian philosophical viewpoint from which I was... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Philosophical , Imperialism
Why I Am Postmodern
2007-06-23 01:10:00 I'm one of those that is stuck in the middle between modernity and postmodernity, and can't figure out what's what and why I should pick a side, and even if there is a side to pick. Sometimes I feel... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Postmodern
Why I Am Modern
2007-06-21 16:09:00 I'm one of those that is stuck in the middle between modernity and postmodernity, and can't figure out what's what and why I should pick a side, and even if there is a side to pick. Sometimes I... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Modern
We Need to Come Together
2007-06-19 05:19:00 I could use some community support at this moment, because the post I just wrote disappeared. I am now engaged in a major struggle to keep myself from throwing this computer at the wall. ... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow.
Some More Stuff About Denominations/Theological Perspectives
2007-06-13 19:44:00 I got a lot of good comments on my last post, so I want to piggyback on that one and dig a little deeper into the issue. There's a lot of diversity on the issue it seems---Shawn likes it, Fr'nklin... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Stuff , Logic , Theological , Perspective , Logical
Some Stuff About Denominations/Theological Perspectives
2007-06-11 19:27:00 There is something very delightful about sitting at a computer and looking up to see pictures of Luther, Calvin, and other Reformers on the wall, and looking to my right to see aisles and shelves... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Stuff , Logic , Theological , Perspective , Logical
Barbecue as a Noun
2007-06-10 22:03:00 While sitting a little closer to the equator and getting used to 92°F+ heat, I have discovered a new delicacy that has captivated me. They call it "barbecue". Previous to my introduction to this... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Barbecue
1 Kings 18:20-40
2007-05-28 19:03:00 So Ahab sent word throughout all Israel and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel. Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Kings
History Matters
2007-05-26 04:09:00 There are towns that really pride themselves on preserving their heritage and keeping the history alive that brought them to where they are today. I thoroughly appreciate towns like this. I was in... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: History , Hist , Matters , Tory
It's Time for an Update
2007-05-12 19:32:00 This update will attempt to be written in John den Boer style, though I'm sure not as funny, because there are not many people I know who are as funny as John den Boer. Nevertheless, I will try, and... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Time , Update
Frame of Mind
2007-05-09 03:07:00 Ever find yourself flirting with existentialism as you simultaneously introspect and extrospect? technorati tags: existential existentialism why keotag tags: existential existentialism why My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Mind , Frame
Shutdown?
2007-05-07 00:13:00 I am contemplating shutting this blog down. Low readership numbers that are on a steady downward trend don't warrant the time and effort that I put into it. Competing against 71 million other... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Shut , Shutdown
Africa II: Colonialism
2007-05-03 00:46:00 In the late 19th century, Africa was colonized by several European powers, dividing the continent into a variety of colonial nation states (see map at left). World powers were engaged in a... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow.
Africa I: The Impact of Tribalism
2007-04-29 19:36:00 Africa. The name alone carries a mystical sort of aura. Your mind is immediately filled with images of zebras running across the vast plains, sand blowing across the desert, villages of tribal... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Africa , Tribal
Stay Tuned
2007-04-26 22:42:00 Okay, ignore the previous post. Well, not entirely, but take it with a grain of salt. I have a series of posts on Africa coming up in response to reading David Lamb's book, The Africans. If you're... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Tune , Stay
I Hereby Declare...
2007-04-24 23:24:00 ...a hiatus. Kind of. Blogging here has been somewhat sparse and intermittent over the past little while, and will probably be for the next month or so as plans unfold and things change and I am... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Clar
How Time Flies
2007-04-20 02:54:00 That is, indeed, my hand to the left in the photo. It is presently unadorned, but as of today, only one month remains until it looks like that. Deo Volente. God is great. My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Time , Flies , Lies
Movin' On
2007-04-14 01:47:00 The road of life is interesting, to say the least. In a little over a month, if all goes as planned, I will be moving on. Leaving the cold, frozen north, for palm trees and sunshine---and not just... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow.
Stubborn Dutch Guy
2007-04-11 04:54:00 I am second-generation Dutch , and though I am proud of my ancestry, sometimes it is quite amusing to poke fun at my own kind. So here is a song composed by a fella named Dan Hutten, a cousin of a... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow.
New
2007-04-10 04:12:00 In an effort to make everyone's life more confusing (including my own), I've started another blog. This new one has a two-fold purpose: to test out Wordpress to see if it's as good as everyone says... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow.
Get to Know You
2007-04-03 04:31:00 Hat tip to Emerging Grace for this idea, I love it. She posted something a little biographical about herself and asked her readers to respond with some information about who they are. I liked the... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow.
No God in the 'Burbs
2007-03-29 20:03:00 There have been discussions circulating about living in the suburbs and what it means for Christians. R.D. Wagner has been talking about it and promises more posts soon, be sure to check those out. ... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow.
Links
2005-09-10 04:16:00 The list of links to blogs that I read can be found on the sidebar at your right on the home page, by clicking on one of the two geographical locations where I read blogs from. This will reveal a... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Links
Who I Am
2004-11-08 07:01:00 I am Jake Belder, wanting to teach and inspire young people to do great things and be great people and love God, hoping to begin studies at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando in the near... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow.
Experimental Photoalbum
2004-05-28 02:54:00 My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Experimental , Peri , Rime
Bloggers
More articles from this author:2003-02-04 22:49:00 EAST OF THE ATLANTIC Pastor Astor Chris Brown Lukas Bühler I, and II BurkinaMom Deejay Ben Fernström Andreas Forsberg Mauritz Knuts Planet Nomad Christoffer Perret Jimmy "Sokkles" Pulli David... My personal blog discussing things about life, faith, and theology. Trying to provoke thoughts, raise discussions, learn and grow. More About: Bloggers , Logger , Blogg 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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