The Carnival is parked here at the Annexe, and today’s theme is composed of crazy stuff from Confessional Lutherans as well as non-WTF related matter. And to kick it off, here are some cheerleaders announcing this Carnival’s theme:
The “F” is for Frell, as in what The Far Side used to express astonishment. And you’ll find plenty of these moments right here.
Starting off is Pastor McCain with his link to a Clown Ministry video guide. Man…of all the things someone would encounter in Shady Acres nursing home, clowns are the last thing I wanted to see. It’s bad enough that one’s kids ship you off to somewhere where the food sucks, your roommate thinks he’s Betty Grable, and the highlight of the day is playing bingo for cheapo prizes. If you want Pennywise to cheer you up while you’re shut-in at a building that smelled worse than Grandma Schmidt’s stable, be your guest.
The Heresy Hunter has dealt with plenty of Pentecostal/Charismatic antics, and here is his link to Bob Larson’s latest shrill: Anna Nicole Smith is cursed with generational curses! But send Bob Larson 50 bucks, and he’ll show you how to break your own. 50 bucks for a DVD? Pfft! Big Deal! For 30 dollars, “Bob” Dobbs of the Church of the SubGenius can get you salvation, slack, and sex appeal! Penn Jillette and Mark Mothersbaugh would agree that’s a better deal than a huckster’s DVD.
jWinters.com has used various video links and images to describe what his website is all about. Check out one link where you will see how Summer Greek students at St Louis celebrated their end-of-class.
The duo of Random Intolerance has performed a sneak announcement in which they announce Elle’s pregnancy. Some would say WTF in regards to the early announcement. After all, a lot can happen in the first trimester. Which is precisely why they announced the pregnancy: The baby needs all the prayers xe can handle. (Note that I used the gender neutral pronoun. It’s too early to tell.) Congrats to Dan and Elle! Pray for the little one!
House, MDiv. reflects on James Cameron’s claim that he found the bones of Jesus, with archeological evidence. Yeah, right. Mr Cameron’s presentation is as only effective as this sword guy in Indiana Jones:
Other Entries in the Carnival:
Dan at Necessary Roughness has two links for the price of one…plus an audio clip! He reviews Pr Harold Senkbeil’s Dying to Live, which is a good book on the basics of the Christian Life. BTW, Professor Senkbeil is serving at my Prediger’s former congregation in Fort Wayne. The second link is a clip of a canticle that Dan chanted, of Zechariah 13:7.
It’s Spring, and it means that it’s Tax Time! Time to bring our stuff in order and check our finances and stewardship. Getting Green warns us about the hazards of debt.
Just when he thinks that every possible subject area has been broached, Pastor Snyder receives a new topical question for Ask the Pastor. This time, along with discussing Frequency of Communion in Lutheran congregations with a Catholic girl from Australia, he also got to practice literary criticism concerning Scripture and The Lord of the Rings.
What Did Jesus Do takes a look at Jacob’s wrestling with God and how we ourselves struggle to “do better”, to “do our part”– only to find failure. Only Jesus was successful in keeping the Law and defeating Satan.
Besides an updated Big Blogroll O’ Vark, the past fortnight brought a couple hagiographies from Aardvark Alley. Dewi of Mynyw celebrated Wale’s patron saint as missionary evangelist and strong defender of orthodox, Trinitarian Christian theology. A few days later, Aardie posted the hagiography for Perpetua, Felicity, and Companions, Martyrs.
John H has a twin pack of theology. The first article compares CS Lewis’ approach of the use of reason with Martin Luther’s approach. Reason can be a whore…but if she behaves and does not place herself about divine revelation, she can help you. The second article is his guest post on a Reformed blog hosted by Alastair Roberts. Alastair asked John to write an article for the Lenten season. Take a look at John’s reflection on Luke 24.
Finally, the Educational Tour Marm invites students, teachers, and everybody to go fly a kite. A fun and nifty way to enjoy blustery March and Springtime. Flying kites does not bring Mary Poppins to mind, but it reminds me of Rushmore: