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Things I love about days off:

Tacos.

scraparcs said:

Things I love about days off:

Tacos.

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That too

I love big dogs! I had one dog growing up named Goldy, original I know but I was only a kid, and she was amazing! She was a german shepherd, chow, and golden retriever mix. I think she weighed 80 lbs or more. When she barked she meant business and everyone knew not to mess with her yet she was gentle and good tempered. She was so smart it was a little unnerving and goodness was she strong. Big dogs are great for protection both from 2 legged and 4 legged predators.

People that just keep jabberin on the phone bout nothin on and on.

Patrick Bateman said:

Van Til -- I only just got that a few weeks ago, but it really is good so far! I feel that apologetics will become a more important aspect of a Christian's faith as society becomes increasingly secular. Even here on CF, in many discussions, it's an uphill battle and a lot of going against the grain, so I think the ability to defend your beliefs and the faith in general isn't only based in your knowledge of Scripture, but also external sources that help you in your approach and defence.

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I really don't know Van Til since I'm not in the Reformed community, but I certainly agree with your take on apologetics. The wheat and the tares shall soon be sifted.

Patrick Bateman said:

The ones off to the side -- The huge one on the bottom that's A4-sized is Matthew Henry's Commentary On The Whole Bible(Complete and unabridged). It's one of the commentaries I have open most of the time I am studying. It's really quite large though when you consider the works normally come in a 6-book set.

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Oh, yes, Matthew Henry. It always amazes me how the entire set can fit into a modestly large, but not unmanagable book.

Patrick Bateman said:

On top of that is the Oxford Bible Commentary. It's quite large as well and just another commentary to reference and just another understanding and interpretation of a particular verse that I like to hand when studying.

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How do you like this volume? I love the critical essays in my Oxford Annotated Bible, even if some are more liberal than I personally believe. I like having a balance.

Patrick Bateman said:

an ESV text-only bible

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Would that be the ESV Reader's Bible? The spine looks like it might be.



Here are the three bibles I'm using at the moment...






Here is the text...
Ignatius Study Bible....



Ignatius Bible...



And Oxford Annotated....



As you can see, the typset is much easier to read in the Ignatius Study Bible and Oxford Annotated..... That page in the Ignatius Bible probably has the most references of any page in the whole book; most do contain references.


Don't mind this book nerd moment... [/QUOTE]

Sorry. I was just bitter, I guess I'd rather vent about small dogs than politics.

Never mind... I figured it out.

Patrick Bateman said:

I think most of the publications from British institutions will be inherently more liberal than most other publications; especially American ones. Christianity is very liberal here in general. That said, like you say, the balance is nice and I think even if it isn't something you believe, it's nice to understand opinions contrary to your own so you can relate to those that hold them.

I really like those bibles. Are they canvas or a textured hardback? They remind me of a lot of the older bibles I've seen. The ones my Great Grandmother had are bound similarly.

They look very nice though!

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Oxford is bound with canvas, yes. The Ignatius Bibles, I'm not sure. It's either a very thin layer of leather, or faux leather. It's not bonded leather, thank goodness.

Really though, invest in a set of the 1980s revised ISBE. They're conservative-minded, reputable, and academic. I found a used set for about 44 euros, and it's proved an invaluable tool.

Am back.

<Staff Edit> had the best time ever, again it was magical.. connecting with life, people and music.

I did have a hangover for the best part of 5 days but sooo worth it. Can't wait till next year. Glasto Kerry is back in her box ha ha


I have a date on Wednesday woop woop, am actually going to Skype him in 15 mins eeekkk

278 notifications. I should have known better than to subscribe to so many forums between semesters lol.

Brie confuses me.
The smell says "stay away".
The taste says "eat me, I'm delicious".
Cheese, creamy and delicious yet disgusting.

Good grief. This charger on my computer is literally hanging by a thread, and it's hot as a brazen bull. Computer is now switching to reserve power until new cable can be acquired, and that means minimal internet until further notice.

MiniEmu said:

Brie confuses me.
The smell says "stay away".
The taste says "eat me, I'm delicious".
Cheese, creamy and delicious yet disgusting.

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have you tried camembert?
it is like brie, but not as.... "feety"

scraparcs said:

I remember now why I hate movie theaters, I get motion sickness from pretty much every movie on earth. I need to stick to small TVs and watching where I can pause the movie if it starts making me queasy.

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Oh yeah! That's right, I totally forgot you have motion sickness. I bet 3D movies would be pretty bad then. Sometimes I have trouble with them depending on how much 3D imagery they use, lol.

Rhamiel said:

have you tried camembert?
it is like brie, but not as.... "feety"

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I'm woefully unrefined and have not tried camembert, if the lovely lady at the cheese counter finds it in her heart to let me taste some I shall give it a go .

My arch nemesis is fastly approaching.....

It are bed time.



Cause when I sleep on Sundays, I wake up and its the dreaded Monday morning.