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Comment on Sorrowful, yet Rejoicing by Aron

Aron — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:08:43 +0000

@Robin: Thanks, Robin. It was a hard time, and there are still pangs of sadness here and there, but we know God is, and does, only good. We’re eager for another opportunity to raise up a covenant child. Best to you and yours (say hi to Chris for me), AG

Comment on Sorrowful, yet Rejoicing by Robin Somers

Robin Somers — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:00:07 +0000

I am so sorry to read this. Just felt called to come check up on an old friend. I too miscarried before Elise. I know the pain. I pray you have rediscovered the joy in your days after the sadness. I am awaiting a sunrise of my own from the darkness of the storms of sin. Much love my friend. -Robin

Comment on The Material Cause of Haiti’s Disaster by Aron

Aron — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:45:04 +0000

…or in the form of education regarding free markets, entrepreneurship, and limited government. The best way to love our neighbor is to preach Christ crucified (eternal blessing). The second best, is to preach liberty (temporal blessing), and teach him how to fish.

Comment on The Material Cause of Haiti’s Disaster by Scott Pearce

Scott Pearce — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:07:09 +0000

How heartless and devoid of compassion you are to make this about economics and political theory! On the contrary–helping a child recover from cuts on his knee involves more than just bandages; it should include instruction on how to remain upright on a bicycle to prevent future injuries.

What would the death count be if aid in years past had been coming in the form of rebar and portland cement instead of toothbrushes and Barbie dolls?

Comment on Mortimer J. Adler on How to Mark a Book by Josh Gomez

Josh Gomez — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:03:44 +0000

I’m currently doing an essay on the subject of communication based off How to Mark a Book pertaining to communication through reading and writing, i chose Adler out of 3 separate choices, he appealed to me. My friend tells me that his book 1984 is a good read, just thought i would say ;). I plan to pick it up myself soon, and as well i have found myself marking my book for the essay I’m working on. I was not much of a book marker before hand.

Comment on Reading Recap: July – Dec 2009 by Aron

Aron — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:55:18 +0000

Hi Mike,

I’m not quite finished with it yet, but yes I am enjoying it. His characters are quite vivid. I like that phrase, “redemptive narrative”. More later when I’ve finished, maybe…

Comment on Reading Recap: July – Dec 2009 by Mike

Mike — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:36:07 +0000

Aron,

I saw that you were reading The Brothers Karamazov; did you like it? I read it about 3 years ago. The Grand Inquisitor and Ivan’s Nightmare are amazing chapters. Dostoevsky truly has a gift for redemptive narrative.

Comment on Reading Recap: July – Dec 2009 by Aron

Aron — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:25:21 +0000

Hi Jason – thanks for dropping by! No, I don’t get everything read that I plan to read. For example, I left about 8 books unread that I’d hoped to finish by the year’s end, but just didn’t have the time – that is, I decided other things (such as those you mentioned!) often took precedence. Humility is a wonderful book; CJ gave many great tools to cultivate humility. I have far to go, but I call his advice to mind – I’m now surprised to realize it – almost daily. “Welcome correction. Listen to criticism, look for truth in it,” etc.

Comment on Mortimer J. Adler on How to Mark a Book by Aron

Aron — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:21:37 +0000

I used to feel the same way!

Comment on Mortimer J. Adler on How to Mark a Book by Ed Caldwell

Ed Caldwell — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:23:24 +0000

Great reference to a great thinker! As a teacher of advanced reading skills, I’ve tried to teach people how to mark up their books. Unfortunately I usually get looks of horror when I first do this.