Archive for May, 2010
Israel Wrong to Board Ship in Int’l Waters; IHH Not Peace Activists (Update: I’m Wrong on Israel Being Wrong)
I wanted to follow up on Dustin’s post, I was traveling yesterday and wasn’t aware of Israel’s boarding of a "humanitarian" ship until I read it on my own blog. From my point of view the issue boils down to where the Israeli commandoes boarded. If this happened in Israeli waters then Israel has the [...]
Vision of the Son of Man (Revelation 1:9-20)
9 I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a [...]
John Owen: Dealing With Sin
From English theologian John Owen (1616-1683): Let no man think to kill sin with few, easy, or gentle strokes. He who hath once smitten a serpent, if he follow not on his blow until it be slain, may repent that ever he began the quarrel; and so he who undertakes to deal with sin, and [...]
16 Killed as Israeli Commandos Raid Humanitarian Aid Ship (Updated)
When Islamic extremists perpetrate their violent terrorists acts against unarmed civilians, one of the first things I hear is “Why don’t Muslims stand up and condemn this action.” Many, many do, but that doesn’t make for good TV, so the general public rarely hears about it (more on this in a future post). I condemn [...]
Memorial Day – Remember Their Sacrifice
While we take time this weekend to spend with family and friends, take time to remember those who have sacrificed much for our liberty. Take time to care and encourage the families of the fallen, and thank those who are currently serving as well. Last Thursday while I was at Washington Reagan National Airport there [...]
Senior Prank done responsibly?
Not sure if it is the wisest decision on my part to have my first blog post be about praising a senior prank, but when I read this article I was encouraged by the responsibility shown all around. Basically seniors at Hampton-Dumont High School recruited responsible classmates, whom they could trust not to do anything destructive, to set up [...]
Jonathan Edwards: The Natural Love for Sin
From Puritan Pastor and Theologian Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758): Sin is naturally exceeding dear to us; to part with it is compared to plucking out our right eyes. Men may refrain from wonted ways of sin for a little while, and may deny their lusts in a partial degree, with less difficulty; but it is heart-rending [...]
Revive Us Again (Psalm 85)
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. 85:1 Lord, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah 3 You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. 4 Restore us again, O [...]
New Contributer: Dustin Krutsinger
Hello readers, my name is Dustin Krutsinger and I am the newest member of the Caffeinated Thoughts team. Let me first tell you a little about myself. I am 27 years old and am in my 3rd year of medical school at the University of Iowa. I met my wonderful wife, Derricca, at church when [...]
Conservative for California Governor
Cutting through the political jargon has been my mission. Phone calls, reading websites, and sending emails to gubernatorial candidates has been my task; all with the goal of uncovering who the real conservative is in the race for California Governor. The conversations have been fascinating and the answers diverse, but only one candidate can officially [...]
