Saturday Catch-All

Justin Taylor has a post linking the thoughts of two men on the subject of God's unconditional love. The two men are John Piper and David Powlinson, and together their thoughts help to clarify our muddled thinking on the subject. They get us past using the phrase as a means to downplay sin (we always want to do that). Here's a snip from Powlinson:

God’s love is more than conditional, for it is intended to change those who receive it. “Unconditional” often connotes “you’re okay.” But there is something wrong with you. The word “unconditional” may well express the welcome of God, but it does not well express the point of his welcome.

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My son Tim, a talented set designer/builder, is looking for work in the Chicago area. Somebody out there in the theater biz--or someone who knows someone, etc.--just may be reading this blog (!) I suppose. Contact me if you've got something for him.

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Meanwhile, my other son Nate is hanging around with a bunch of folkies in Memphis. Thousands of musicians in a big hotel, jam sessions all night in rooms, hallways, and hotel lobbies. I think Nate's likin' it!

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I definitely want to see Throw Down Your Heart. Here's the trailer: