Since the last time I wrote, I've been basically living in the Gospels, and Romans. I read a portion of  L'Evangile selon Jean ( John's gospel) everyday. My Pastor plans to teach through this gospel verse by verse, in the fall. I'm very much looking forward to this. I've been recently using the Segond(NEG). I enjoy this french translation. The different french versions are beginning to pile up in my apartment. If someone out there in Xanga land is desperate for copy, feel free to message me.

I've also been listening to and reading a lot of Shakespeare. I've become somewhat of a fanatic. I can clearly see why he's considered the greatest writer in all of English literature! His writing is breath-taking in it's beauty!! He is certainly without peer, in my judgement. I also must acknowledge, however, that many of his plays can be very violent. I was actually surprised by how much violence there was. I have been listening to unabridged audio recordings( or performances), and following  along with the printed text. It is very, very, enjoyable to go through a Shakespeare play in this manner! So far I've gone through the complete text of Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Henry V, Henry VI, Richard III, and a number of his sonnets.

I've been considering playing tournament chess,again. The U.S. Chess Federation wants me to renew my membership. They sent me a mailing, offering to let me join at a discounted rate.

I've been really enjoying my classical music collection!! Classical music, and Shakespeare make for a nice combination. Salut, Mes Amis. Le Seigneur est Grand et Glorieux!! IL est mon Berger!! Soli Deo gloria. Sola Scriptura.

God glorified in man's dependence

This is a great sermon by Jonathan Edwards. It is good to the last drop.

Jonathan Edwards

I ordered and received "The Works of Jonathan Edwards", this past week. This man was a theological giant!! As I was thumbing through the volumes I was shaking my head in sheer amazement at the quality and depth. His language is not as mentally taxing as John Owen's. There is the friendly debate concerning which theologian was the greater. In my view, both are unsurpassed!! They are the two greatest english-speaking theologians who ever lived. They were two of God's greatest gifts to the church!

I'm enjoying myself as I presently work through the Pauline epistles. This time, I'm using a french translation that was done by Louis Segond, and published in 1910. This is probably the most widely used translation in the french-speaking world. I also have a portion of it on audio. I've been listening to Romans and following along with the printed text. This has been quite enriching, eventhough the reader does so with a canadian accent. (No disrespect intended).

I've had a few health issues, but on the whole am feeling fine. My mind tends to get very active at night and so I've had some trouble sleeping. I think part of it is listening to too much news on the radio. (I don't own a television). I listen to the BBC,  National Public radio, and certain talk radio programs.

I'm very thankful to be employed with so many losing their jobs. Let's keep them in our prayers!

Il est heureux, le peuple qui a le Seigneur comme Dieu!

I find myself needing to a take break from Dr. Owen. You have to expend a great deal of mental energy to read him. I have profited a great deal from his writings, but they are definitely not for the faint of heart.

I've had a blast reading and working through all four gospels in the Darby translation. (This is another french translation which was done around the turn of the 20th century). This is a very, very, literal translation, and I'm enjoying studying it. Those of you who read french can check out the version on line. Simply do a basic google search and you'll be able to locate it. My next reading project is to do a review of Romans using this version.

I continue to love listening to classical music while I study. It is a tremendous mental and spiritual high! I'm presently listening to a collection of adagios.

I love listening to my pastor preach! I love the substance of it. He's one of the most gifted teachers I've  ever heard, and we are truly blessed as a congregation!

Louez Le Seigneur! Son Nom est saint!! IL est Le Vrai Dieu!!

Fabrice B., je t'aime. Comment vas-tu?

Blessings to all, and remember the Solas.(Those who are "reformed" will understand this reference). Soli Deo gloria.

Terry

J'aime Ta Parole, Seigneur! Elle est si bonne! Je veux apprendre Ta Parole. Aide-moi, je t'en prie. Je t'aime, mon Dieu, et mon Roi. Ton Nom est Grand.