Comments for A Brick in the Valley

Comment on Life Without Parents by Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:03:54 +0000

Ditto. I vividly remember when my dad died, New Year’s Day of 1993. It felt as if something essential was missing from the universe, as if you went outside, puzzled awhile, then realized the sun wasn’t in the sky anymore. Also, with him gone, I felt more vulnerable and exposed. I was thrust forward. There wasn’t that strong man to fall back on anymore.

I so wished I could have told him that in advance — but there was no way I could have known the profundity of that loss before I experienced it. At least I got to tell him that I loved him and was proud of him.

Comment on Life Without Parents by Scottg

Scottg — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:12:21 +0000

The man is right. Mom died in 1986, and Dad in 2010. I don’t think any one would call me a mama’s boy, but you never get done needing a mom. And as for Dad, well, being a son isn’t quite what it once was.

Comment on Irony Here? Pastor Loses Temper While Reading Scripture About God’s Love by Chris

Chris — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:19:29 +0000

Let me give you a little history . . .

Comment on Irony Here? Pastor Loses Temper While Reading Scripture About God’s Love by Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:11:30 +0000

My what a friendly response!

Comment on Irony Here? Pastor Loses Temper While Reading Scripture About God’s Love by Chris

Chris — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:02:19 +0000

Of course, it’s fake!

Comment on Irony Here? Pastor Loses Temper While Reading Scripture About God’s Love by Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:30:08 +0000

This looks very fake to me.

Comment on The Great Debate: Does God Exist? by mike wittmer

mike wittmer — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:04:41 +0000

I just played a portion of that debate in Apologetics class. I also used the CT debate between Doug Wilson and Christopher Hitchens, in which Wilson uses a transcendental argument for morality. Hitchens had five separate invitations to debate that point, and he clearly wanted no part of it. All he could do was ignore Wilson’s point and say that atheists can practice morality. But as Wilson often reminded him, he already conceded that point. His question was what grounds morality in an atheistic universe. The clear answer, which even some atheists are now admitting in the N.Y. Times column “The Stone,” is nothing.

Comment on Decorah Eagle Comes Full Circle by Barbara Thayer

Barbara Thayer — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:35:17 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing this Chris. I love birds, and here in Florida, we have many Eagles, golden hawks, and other types of raptors. They are fascinating to watch. Great article and fun to know that someone else loves birds too!!!

Comment on The Great Debate: Does God Exist? by Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:25:45 +0000

Thanks. I heard the debate, and Bahsen’s assault was withering.

Comment on How Should Parents Unpack Forgiveness With Rebellious Adult Children? by Pam

Pam — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:43:32 +0000

Dear June,

I am praying for you and your daughter, Vera. Let God guide you and trust Him. He is faithful and will not let you down. I pray peace for you and enlightenment for your daughter. Carol, you and your daughter are in my prayers also as is all the families I read about on this site.

Love,
Pam