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Blogocentric Formulations

Logocentric (adj). Regarding words and language as a fundamental expression of an external reality (especially applied as a negative term to traditional Western thought by postmodernist critics).

Sometimes I just write whatever I feel like. Other times I respond to prompts, many taken from the following places:

"JAFBG"

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

TeeGateM

about 10 hours ago
In response to "The Truth"

Jim, this is a wonderful read —referring to The Truth.
Very thoughtful.

Jeff

Nov 4, 2025 at 11:05pm
In response to "Watch List - October 2025"

JACE

- We're watching The Diplomat right now!

JACE

Nov 4, 2025 at 8:19am
In response to "Watch List - October 2025"

Nice choices, Jeff. I want to go and see Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, but have to convince my wife she'd like it. As for Tron: Ares--I've been disappointed in any of the sequels. Maybe too much time passed after the original.

We've enjoyed The Rainmaker. Sometimes we, too, want to reach out and throttle Rudy. I've never read any of Grisham's work, so am unfamiliar with his style. But the Boy Scout act of Rudy's is pretty thick. One other show we enjoy is The Diplomat.

tj's-jingle-jingling; Ho Ho Ho

Oct 22, 2025 at 6:14am
In response to "Divinely Inspired"

I agree!

Kris Krinkle

Oct 7, 2025 at 12:56pm
In response to "The Truth"

i just wrote a blog comparing and contrasting the biblical creation story with other near ancient near easter creation myths

Cubby

Oct 6, 2025 at 9:01am
In response to "Watch List - September 2025"

We've heard One Battle After Another is good! Thanks for another great Watch List. I love these!

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pennman

Oct 4, 2025 at 10:02am
In response to "Do As I Say, Not As I Do"

Hypocrisy is what seems to be the core of the problem with many believers. We strive to be more like Christ,yet we stumble along the way, (more often, than not).We know that it is inherently wrong to judge others. And it should end on that note. But do we? When God tells us what sin is, we feel conflicted to keep our mouths shut. Yet, we pay the consequences,in the end. It's called, 'division'. And that is playing right along with fire. That loved one, that does not adhere to biblical values, will not attend your church, because you made it clear that their lifestyle or perspectives are sinful. I call it, 'The Wedge'.A Wedge is a powerful, simple, even primitive tool. But it can divide families,friends,cities and nations. You see— by pointing out the 'error of their ways', it places a stigma upon the listener.Hate, begets hate. The Devil claps his hands in glee, because you picked up his favorite tool.. and pounded that Wedge so deep, that it would take God, to fix the damage. We are instructed to edify one another, not tear down. Jesus himself,sought out those that were immersed in sin. He didn't avoid them, He invited them into His heart. For me, being a Christian,isn't just about attending church.But it helps. Going to church, comes from the desire to seek truth, and to worship. But it also about fellowshipping.

You were right about many things. You sparked a discussion, that everyone should be talking about, too. (And not just from believers).

I think that no one needs to point out that we are living in troublesome times. We,as Christians:(regardless how anyone defines it), need to step back and examine ourselves,(and pray), before we witness to others. It is important to remember that we do not base our faith on 'feelings'! It is based on God's Living Word, and being led by His Spirit..

Winter Wonderin' Wanderin'

Oct 1, 2025 at 10:42am
In response to "Jeff the Chef (only my parents call me Cheffrey)"

A worthy dream. Cooking and baking are indeed skills/crafts. Writers need more than food for thought. I like the name Cheffrey.

SantaBee

Oct 1, 2025 at 4:39am
In response to "Jeff the Chef (only my parents call me Cheffrey)"

Well, I wasn't really taught to cook when I was a kid. I had cooking in home ec in Jr. High so I learned a lot then. I didn't really start cooking until I met my husband in the army and we got our place. We still have our Betty Crooker cook book. Heck, I can remember one thanksgiving overseas, we forgot to take the giblets out of the turkey and were a bit befuddled when we pulled the bird out of the oven and found them. But, after 32 years, I'd say I'm a decent cook. I can follow a recipe and manage a simple substitute on my own. For the most part, the food comes out tasty enough. Could I be more skilled in the kitchen? I suppose so - if I had more time. Glad to know I'm not alone!

Soldier_Mike

Sep 30, 2025 at 11:49pm
In response to "Jeff the Chef (only my parents call me Cheffrey)"

Learning to cook well is a worthy goal. I'm happy to be able to prepare food that does the job without any unintended side effects.

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December 21, 2025 at 7:57pm

#1104132

Invisible

"Invisible"
by Zara Larsson
from Klaus

On the Third Day of Christmas, we'll stick with original songs included in Netflix's animated Christmas movies. If you haven't seen Klaus yet, you really need to add it to your Christmas movie library. It's a really unique interpretation of the legend of Santa Claus. The acting is fantastic and the story is really heartwarming. I was not expecting a Zara Larsson song to play in the middle of the movie, but it was actually a really great choice of song to include on the soundtrack.

Like yesterday's song, this is one that I find myself listening to throughout the year. I'll hear it when we watch Klaus during the holiday season and it'll stay in my playlist usually until at least February or March.

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December 21, 2025 at 7:43pm

#1104131

Later Never Comes

"Later Never Comes"
by Jessie Buckley and Luke Evans
from Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

On the Second Day of Christmas, I chose a song that has absolutely no reason to go as hard as it does. Back in 2022, Netflix released an animated adaptation of Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, which at first seemed to just be filler content for the holidays (as Netflix is wont to do), but they ended up with a phenomenal cast (Luke Evans, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Colman, Jonathan Pryce, et al) and really invested a lot in the music. It ended up being a great choice because this song is one that I find myself listening to even when it's not the holidays.

It's not a Christmas song per se (but in a Christmas movie, so I'm counting it!); it's a song about loss and grief and missed connections. The movie itself is pretty good too, but this song is a real standout.

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December 21, 2025 at 7:03pm

#1104128

Messiah

Messiah
by George Frideric Handel

On the First Day of Christmas, I had to go with something from Messiah, one of George Frideric Handel's most influential works. I've been thinking about it a lot since the Freakonomics Podcast recently did a multi-part series on the famous oratorio, including its popularity at the time and since. Today it's one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in all of Western music (at least, so sayeth Wikipedia).

Most people, even if they're not a fan of classical music, will almost instantly recognize the "Hallelujah Chorus" part of the oratorio; in addition to being one of the most popular choral works to perform in concert, it's also featured in a large number of films and television programs. Everything from Arrested Development and The Wonder Years to Dumb & Dumber and Face/Off. The latter is particularly memorable for its opening scene of an absolutely unhinged Nicolas Cage

(back when that was a surprise) playing a terrorist who disguises himself as a priest and, uh, finds a way to entertain himself after doing terrorist-y type things.

The whole oratorio is amazing to listen to; it's a remarkable composition.

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