February 2008

3rd Most Read Post – The ESV: A Bible Translation for Everyone?

February 15, 2008

No. 3 on the list of most-read posts on this blog appeared on July 10, 2005 and represented the first in my series of interviews with Christian leaders. I had no idea back in 2005 where the blogging journey would lead me. An exclusive offer to interview the translators of what was then a little-known, [...]

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Previously MGM)

February 14, 2008

On Tuesday we visited Disney’s answer to Universal Studios. It’s not as big as its rival, but has lots of rides and shows. Fantasmia lived up to its reputation at the end of the day. The Tower of Terror set a mildly horror-based scene which was an irritating distraction to the real basis of the [...]

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4th Most Read Post – Sam Storms, John Piper, and John Bunyan Versus Wayne Grudem, Al Mohler, and Mark Dever

February 13, 2008

No. 4 on the list of most-read posts on this blog appeared on August 21, 2007, and was one in a series of posts that catalogued a major debate about baptism and church membership which took place online between such theological heavyweights as John Piper, Sam Storms, Wayne Grudem, Lig Duncan, and Mark Dever. The [...]

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Disney’s EPCOT

February 12, 2008

After a quieter day when we went back to Islands of Adventure to revisit some rides we especially liked, we moved to the Pop Century Hotel at Disney. One major advantage of being here at this time of year is that we were able to do almost everything we wanted to do at EPCOT despite [...]

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VIDEO – Sea World Orlando

February 12, 2008

I’m slipping a bit behind with my update posts . . . too busy enjoying ourselves! Here is some video we took at Sea World, however.

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5th Most Read Post – Steve Chalke and "The Lost Message of Jesus"

February 12, 2008

No. 5 on the list of most-read posts on this blog appeared on November 21, 2004. I felt like a lonely figure back in 2004 with my strong criticism of Steve Chalke’s views on the atonement. I argued that his words were close to blasphemy at the time. John Piper would subsequently accuse Chalke directly [...]

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Sea World and Mardi Gras

February 10, 2008

Saturday was Sea World day and the Mardi Gras. Tamasin described it as follows in her diary: Today we went to Sea World. Sea World is joined up with Discovery Cove (the place with the dolphins). Sea World was really cool. They had a roller coaster (it was easy but fun) and a water ride. [...]

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Other Activities at Discovery Cove

February 10, 2008

There is more to Discovery Cove than Dolphins . . .

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Swimming with Dolphins at Discovery Cove

February 9, 2008

There is even less that I can say about today than yesterday. I’m almost speechless, which is a rare thing for me! Discovery Cove was not cheap. But I’m glad I spent the money. The photos above tell our story, but don’t show the amazing snorkeling pool full of wonderful fish you can see up [...]

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VIDEO – Shuttle Launch at Kennedy Space Center

February 8, 2008
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Shuttle Launch at Kennedy Space Center

February 8, 2008

What can I say about a day that truly was unique? Experiencing the simulator version of a shuttle launch in the Shuttle Experience, then climbing inside one, then learning about the International Space Station in a 3D IMAX movie—all before seeing a real launch live . . . not many people get to do that! [...]

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Dueling Dragons – Universal 2006

February 7, 2008

Again, I did not take this video clip, but it gives a great idea of what this roller coaster is like!

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Passenger View of Incredible Hulk

February 7, 2008

I did not take this video but it gives you a good idea of what it is like!

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Incredible Hulk Roller Coaster at Islands of Adventure

February 7, 2008
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VIDEO -Jurassic Park River Ride

February 7, 2008
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Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Orlando

February 7, 2008

We are back in our hotel room after a long day in the second of Universal’s parks. This was an amazing day and we enjoyed it immensely, as you can probably tell from our photographs. The Hulk roller coaster towered terrifyingly above us as we entered the park. The noise was rather imposing also. I [...]

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6th Most Read Post – Dr. Wayne Grudem: Highlights and Reflections

February 6, 2008

No. 6 on the list of most-read posts on this blog appeared on December 18, 2006, and was a summary of the highlights of my interview with Dr. Wayne Grudem, a man who is certainly a wonderful gift to the global Church! Other segments of this interview would have made the top 30 in their [...]

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Wet n’ Wild in Orlando, Florida

February 6, 2008

We learned an invaluable lesson today about vacations in Florida. You really can’t do it all, and you actually don’t want to. Having spent a stimulating and enjoyable day at Universal Studios yesterday, we took someone’s advice and decided to have a day at a waterpark before hitting Islands of Adventure tomorrow. The idea of [...]

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VIDEO – Tired in Universal Studios Orlando

February 5, 2008
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Orlando Photos

February 5, 2008

Here are some pictures from today . . .

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