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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.

A Farm of Peeves

Posted on 23 August 2009 by Benj

Pet peeves–everyone has at least a couple, right? Whether it’s teeth-grinding, nails on a chalkboard, or an improperly used expression, something gets your goat every time. Well, I have quite a few pet peeves. I didn’t realize just how many … Continue reading →

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Replacement Theology 3

Posted on 1 August 2009 by Benj

During my final semester of undergrad studies and the year-long interim before grad school, I underwent the arduous transformation of a dispensational premillennialist meeting Reformation Christianity. This was puzzling to my parents, who raised me as a Messianic Jew. It … Continue reading →

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Dr. Sam

Posted on 30 July 2009 by Benj

The Cato Institute has run this ad in several newspapers. Very insightful. It looks like Obama’s plan is losing traction, thanks to the Blue Dog Dems.

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Replacement Theology 2

Posted on 27 July 2009 by Benj

During my final semester of undergrad studies and the year-long interim before grad school, I underwent the arduous transformation of a dispensational premillennialist meeting Reformation Christianity. This was puzzling to my parents, who raised me as a Messianic Jew. It … Continue reading →

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Bill James on PED users and the Hall of Fame

Posted on 26 July 2009 by Benj

Bill James finally speaks out on the steroid issue. I think he’s dead on. One additional point….It seems unfair to castigate players like McGwire, Sosa and Bonds, who essentially saved baseball after the 1994 strike. They made baseball exciting again, … Continue reading →

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Replacement Theology 1

Posted on 24 July 2009 by Benj

During my final semester of undergrad studies and the year-long interim before grad school, I underwent the arduous transformation of a dispensational premillennialist meeting Reformation Christianity. This was puzzling to my parents, who raised me as a Messianic Jew. It … Continue reading →

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Extending Adolescence

Posted on 17 July 2009 by Benj

Recently Andrew mentioned that new theories in human development propose a new stage between adolescence and adulthood, called “post-adolescence.” I tend to think that adolescence is a social construct. 500 years ago, and even in some cultures today, teens 14-18 … Continue reading →

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The sun sets on an era

Posted on 16 July 2009 by Benj

I just sold my 1993 Honda Accord as junk for a couple of benjamins. It was the first and only car I’ve ever owned. I bought it for $4800 in January 2004 with 105,000 miles on it. Since then, it’s … Continue reading →

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Hospital

Posted on 11 July 2009 by Benj

My mother-in-law is back in the hospital with dehydration and other aislements. Your prayers are appreciated. This promises to be less serious than last year’s saga, but it is still diappointing. Looks like she’ll be home tomorrow after some X-rays. … Continue reading →

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New toy

Posted on 9 July 2009 by Benj

My newest acquisition is the iPod Touch, from which this post is made. I love it, but I’m still getting used to the tiny keyboard. If Apple made a fold-up external keyboard, I could use my Touch for notes in … Continue reading →

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