Category Archives: Who? Me?

Moses, John Tyler, and Skewed Generation Lengths

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Darrell Pursiful

I thought this story about Presidential descendants was interesting: Former President John Tyler, born 221 years ago, still has two living grandchildren. The one-term president isn’t a well-known historical figure; he’s probably best remembered for helping to push through the … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

I’m thankful for The love of God, the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit A loving, longsuffering wife A brilliant, happy, healthy ten-year-old daughter Freedom to practice my faith without anybody looking over … Continue reading →

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An Editor’s Bucket List

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Tom Raabe rocks! My favorites: Catch a really important typo. Many have been the authors whose assiduous editors have saved them from espousing a “pubic” theology, for example, or from proclaiming a gospel that is a stumbling block to the … Continue reading →

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I’m Going to Give Johnny Cash the Last Word on Harold Camping

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

As much as I usually resist it, I find there’s still a lot of Bell County, Kentucky in my spiritual pilgrimage. So here’s to Southern gospel music, heart-felt religion, the hope of heaven, and good old fashioned meat-and-potatoes spirituality. Now, … Continue reading →

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Math Homework (and Only Math Homework) Seems to Improve Test Scores

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Is homework a waste of time? David Brooks points to a new study that says yes—except for math. I have two comments about this study. First, the researchers look at “hours of homework assigned.” But teachers don’t assign “hours” of … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day: Guest Post by Rebecca Anne Pursiful

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Today is Mother’s Day. Everyone loves their mom and appreciates her, too. We give her gifts, flowers, and chocolate. But today let’s give her something better. Make a homemade card. Giver her a meal in bed! Give her something you … Continue reading →

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If You’re the Praying Sort

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

I’d appreciate kind thoughts directed toward my dad, who is having a heart catheterization this morning. Thanks! Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it upTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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I Blinked

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

…and suddenly this beautiful little girl… became this beautiful big girl! Happy birthday, Sweetheart! Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it upTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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My Favorite Superbowl Ad

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

It wasn’t necessarily the best, but it was the one that made me the most “homesick.” The Joe Louis monument, the Fox Theater…. I much prefer my winters in the South, though. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it … Continue reading →

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Can’t Get Sakartvelo Off My Mind

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

The February/March 2011 Visions, the newsletter of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia, is now out. It includes a brief article I wrote about the Evangelical Baptist Church of Georgia, which begins as follows: Imagine a denomination that upholds traditional … Continue reading →

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