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Upcoming – Preaching at First Presbyterian Church of Hammond
Coming up on July 3rd I will be preaching at two morning services at the First Presbyterian Church of Hammond, LA. Services are at 8:45 and 11:00 for those who would like to attend.
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Tv interview
So I went in this morning for a television interview for Catholic Life Television in Baton Rouge. It was my first time to be filmed for a tv segment and was a really fun experience. It was a pleasure to meet Dina Martinez who did the interviewing and Chad Babin (I think I remember that…
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What happens when I don't blog for three weeks? …
Original image here Well, not really … nothing really changed at all. Jim is still angry. Joel is still a dufus. And, all is right with the world … unless you’re Jim, then everyone’s depraved and there’s very little right with the world. Anyway, I’m hoping to pick my blogging back up a bit and…
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Looks like I'll be teaching in the fall…
On the eve of my vacation I got some great news. Looks I will be teaching two courses related to the Old Testament come this fall. Still have to get some transcripts in and forms filled out, but I would be teaching a course through Loyola University in New Orleans and one through the Diocese…
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A word about May biblioblog rankings …
There won’t be any, or at least not on time. I just didn’t want you to panic the day the rankings are supposed to be posted. I’m going on vacation starting on May 29th and returning on June 6th. I’m not sure how some of you will survive the time without me. I suppose you…
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Is it ok to hate part of God's creation?
Just asking because I had to do yard work today. I’d rather do dishes, laundry, clean the bathroom, … you name it. Maybe I should just buy some goats and let them eat my grass … Or maybe I’ll put in some AstroTurf and set it up like a mini golf course. Feel like I’ve…
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Combatting the cold in my office
I think it’s time to get someone in with a ladder to close my vent up. The ceiling is pretty high. No one should have to do this in May in South Louisiana.
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I'm going to be on TV
What can I say? I’m beautiful. Not really. Catholic Life Television, the television station within my diocese, is producing a series on Catholic identity. One of the segments is going to be called “Scripture: Study it.” They are going to be interviewing me. Seems like it’s going to be a really fun experience. I’m looking…
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My first miracle
I didn’t notice this yesterday but there is a beautiful light emanating from my head in this picture. Perhaps it is something like a halo or perhaps “the light of God.” Or maybe it is like Moses’ face shining after his encounter with God. I think the miraculous nature of this photo is beyond doubt. …
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World's Worst Nazirite Hair Cut
So, today I gave myself the world’s worst Nazirite hair cut: Yep, … I’m awesome.