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Yes, but not church history at a young age.

From Today in Christian History

I just finished it this afternoon. I came across a few new names and groups, with one small surprise: “To all these heretics is added one Tatian, a brother-heretic. This man was Justin Martyr’s disciple. After Justin’s death he began to cherish different opinions from his. For he wholly savors...

I saw Neil Diamond in concert from the cheap seats (which weren’t cheap) in Lexington, Kentucky in 1984 (I think; might have been 1983). He was a fantastic performer. My favorite song of his:

A tricky saying, attributed to various and many, worth musing over: we destroy our enemies when we make them our friends. (Someone mentioned it to me this afternoon in the context of an Abraham Lincoln anecdote.)

The request is tantamount to praying for the Messiah’s return. Until he does and they are expelled, the wicked will continue to pollute the land with their idolatry and all that comes with it.

What is the question that you are asking God?

I’ve been a Christian for all of the years of my life that truly matter in the big scheme of things, and not all of the years of my life (the first 40) do. I’m not an old Christian; I’m an aging Christian.

I’m currently reading Against All Heresies, written by Tertuallian.

Character flaw.

”This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him!” (Matthew 17:5, LEB) The bat kol knows and commands. The wise will hear and obey.

Who we learn from and what we learn about is also important. Jesus > Yoda ”Take my yoke upon you and learn from me …” (Matthew 11:29)

There’s no need to name names. People, like trees, are known by their fruits.

“You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might.” (Deuteronomy 6:5, WEB) ”You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.” (Leviticus 19:18, WEB)...

The difference between gutter fighters and teachers.

“You have been born anew, not from perishable but from imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.” (1 Peter 1:23, NET)

“He received from the Father the seed of the kingdom, that is, the word of the gospel, and sowed it in his garden - in the world, of course - in man at the present day, for instance.” (Tertullian, Against Marcion, Book 4, Chapter 30)