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About Benj

I’m a native North Jerseyan, transplanted to Pennsylvania...lived and taught in Eastern Europe for six years…Old Testament professor, author, minister, musician, liturgist…husband to Corrie…father to Daniel and Elizabeth.

Links: 24 January 2015

This week’s potpourri is a mix of serious and sunny… Cato Institute scholars respond to the State of the Union. Next week, the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz will be commemorated. For Auschwitz Museum, A Time of Great Change. Can someone … Continue reading

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I’m a Cruel Father for Snapping Instead of Helping

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Out of Exile, #9: Exile and Hope in the Deuteronomistic History and in Chronicles

Out of Exile is back with a new podcast. In this episode, we consider… Continue reading

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Links: 9 January 2015

In the culture department: John Oliver: Prison (HBO). Very sobering, but every American should watch (NSFW). Gay Marriage Prompts Call for Clergy to Shun Civil Ceremonies. In the economics department: Why Swedish men take so much paternity leave | The … Continue reading

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St. Ephraim on the Eternal Fount of Scripture

“The thirsty man rejoices when he drinks and he is not downcast because he cannot empty the fountain. Rather let the fountain quench your thirst than have your thirst quench the fountain.” Continue reading

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Links 3 January 2015: Russia-Ukraine Edition

I’m hoping to get back to our usual schedule of “Friday links” next week. Things have been a little irregular over the Christmas break–we were away last weekend (travelogue forthcoming) But here are some interesting stories I’ve read over the … Continue reading

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No Apocalypse Yet

I paid in litai and received my change in euros. Continue reading

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Rethinking Sanctions: Putin’s Peaches

I’ve started using the expression “Putin gets his peaches” as shorthand for the unintended consequences of economic sanctions. Perhaps it will catch on, like “Bootleggers and Baptists.” You read it here first… Continue reading

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American Missionaries and Politics

Tom Wright tells his students, “One-third of what I’m telling you is wrong. The trouble is, I don’t know which third it is.” Continue reading

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December Update: Greetings from Lithuania!

Dear Friends and Family: Below you will find our monthly update for December. Merry Christmas, and Happy Hanukkah! Be sure to write back and tell us how we can pray for you. Giffone December 2014 Update In Christ, Benj and … Continue reading

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