• Ekleezy-ology

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    In reading A God Entranced Vision of All Things: The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards, I’ve come to a striking observation of the church that was true in 1846 and finds relevance today as well. The quote is by a gentleman with whom, before reading this book, I was unacquainted, J. H. Thornwell, “the great Southern […]

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  • The da Vinci Code

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    I've been reading a borrowed copy of The Da Vinci Code.  Well, you don't think I'd buy a copy and swell the author's coffers?  The story is pacey and keeps you turning the pages, but the theology is so suspect.  Not that one should ever be under the illusion that the book is anything but fiction. The genre, style, literary techniques shout out in every sentence that this is a contrived, self-conscious, money-making work of, let's face it, "pulp" fiction.  This is not to deny that, in it's own way, it is "a good read".  But we must not fall…

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  • Why MaustsOnToast?

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    Q: Why the name MaustsOnToast for your website? A: Well, it does seem a bit random doesn’t it? When Emily and I were contemplating web site names, we had a hard time trying to come up with something that would represent us well, while at the same time being easily remembered and easily spelled. I’m […]

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  • Celebrations

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    This month of June we have many celebrations to, well, celebrate. June 2nd – Sir Nigel D. Hayes (emily's dad) celebrates his 56th birthday!June 4th – Justin (drew's little brother) turns 12!June 4th – We celebrate our first anniversary!June 14th – Simon A. Hayes turns a young-looking 31! June 19th – Duane W. Maust (drew's dad) celebrates his 49th birthday!June 39th – International Celebrate Hannah Polly, Polly Hannah Day If you see any of these mirthful birthful people around, be sure to wish them a happy day! 

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