Pc2 and Pc4 
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Life in a large family.....
For those who wonder what it's like to manage the logistics of a 10 person household on a day to day basis, I have found the perfect visual aid.
The following video clip doesn't explain EVERY day...
just the bad ones ...
BTW if you thought we had a big family check out this post by Brother Barry K. from church.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
speaking of modesty...
I found this old post on modesty thanks to the guys at the Bird and Babe Public House
They close with a humdinger of a quotation on immodesty by Arthur Pink
"Again, if lustful looking be so grievous a sin, then those who dress and
expose themselves with desires to be looked at and lusted after-as Jezebel, who
painted her face, tired her head, and looked out of the window (2 Kings
9:30)-are not less, but even more guilty. In this matter it is only too
often the case that men sin, but women tempt them so to do. How great, then,
must be the guilt of the great majority of the modern misses who deliberately
seek to arouse the sexual passions of our young men? And how much greater still
is the guilt of most of their mothers for allowing them to become lascivious
temptresses?"
Reductio ad what?!?
a tip of the hat to Brother Garfield ,who along with his lovely wife Stephnanie brought The Boy ...er...little Perry his first football today ( don't worry Tim the Cowboys jersey will follow soon)
The tip of the hat isn't so much for the football but for some well placed comments on his blog about the recent SBC resolution to abstain from alcohol.
Brother G. says
"So, just to make sure I'm clear. Indoctrination of your children in a
godless institution from sun up till sun down (contra Dt. 6:4-9) where
Christ is
displaced from the center of all things (contra Colossians
1:13-20) is okay. But
for the love of all things teetotalitarian, stay away
from beer!"
This is exactly what has bothered me about the resolution since I first heard about it.
A second tip of the hat to Garfield for pointing out the post Reduction ad Absurdum which aptly illustrates (imnsho) why the logic in the SBC resolution doesn't work.
Remember the abuse of a thing or activity doesn't make it sinful...only God decrees sin and righteousness.
More interesting reading on the SBC's thoughts about alcohol can be found HERE
Here is the picture I've been waiting for
Above left to right
James William Coghlan, Perry Clarence Coghlan II, Perry Clarence Coghlan I, Perry Clarence Coghlan III
The picture above was taken on the day I was introduced to my great grandfather, Perry C. Coghlan I, my namesake.
God willing I will be able to post a picture soon of Perry Clarence Coghlan IV with his namesake, my Father.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
2 thought provoking reads
Doug Phillips posts here on "How Loyal Fathers Honorably Correct Sons"
and Doug Wilson writes thought provokingly on developing "An Apology for Feminine Modesty"
one paragraph that caught my eye especially
"A big part of the problem is the sin of abdication—fathers and husbands today are simply not jealous enough. Men must look to Christ and the Church for their pattern because they in turn are representing that pattern. "For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ" (2 Cor. 11:2). Tragically, it cannot go without saying anymore—if the goal is to present a chaste virgin, it should also be a goal to present her looking like a chaste virgin."Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish" (Eph. 5:25-27). A virgin daughter, and a chaste wife, are to be loved and sacrificed for, in order that they might be cleansed, glorious, spotless, without wrinkle, or anything like it, holy, and without blemish. These things mean, among others, that fathers should care very much about whether their daughters look like bed bait. It would be nice to say we don’t have that problem in the Church today—but we do."
Over heard this morning ...
6yo: "Mom what do you want a boy or a girl?"
Mom: "Yes I want either a boy or a girl"
6yo: "I bet you wish it was twins [presumably so she could have a boy and a girl at the same time like Grandma Brown]
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Just then I turned to a mix of amusement and not-quite-but-almost-horror crossing the wife's face.
Definitely NOT the question to ask a woman 14 hours after giving birth!
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Monday, June 26, 2006
Cool comic book geek stuff
How Kryptonite Works
"Just about everyone who grew up in the United States after the 1940s knows the core truth about kryptonite -- it's bad news for Superman. Most also have an inkling that kryptonite comes in different colors, even if they only heard about those colors on an episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
But if you ask the right person, you'll find out that numerous varieties of kryptonite have existed over the years, and different iterations of Superman have used them differently. Even if you restrict your question to the comic books, you can get wildly different answers. It all depends on the time period and title you ask about.
So what exactly is kryptonite? Where does it come from, and why is it here? What makes it so dangerous for Superman and other Kryptonians? And what does retcon have to do with it? In this article, you'll learn the answers to these and other questions about the radioactive mineral known as kryptonite. ..."
click HERE to read the rest of the article
Coulter did not go far enough
A great quote from the article on WND.com
"
Not only do I have no problem whatsoever with anything Ann Coulter said about the Jersey Girls, I don't think she went far enough in her response to Hillary Clinton about how mean her husband has been to women he once wanted to have sex with. He must have liked them a bunch!
Ann, probably because she's just a petite feminine softy, really should have brought up the Barrett Report. The Barrett Report reveals that several women the President found to be sexually stimulating were audited by the Clintons' IRS. Yep, Gennifer Flowers, Paula Jones, Elizabeth Ward Gracen and Juanita Broaddrick were targeted by audits during the 1990s.
Ann may be considered insensitive by some, but auditing women your husband either assaulted, abused or had sex with is criminal. Nixon never did anything like this.
Where were Woodward and Bernstein on this one? "
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Baby guessing contest
My eldest Deanna is having a baby guessing contest over at her blog.
She is looking folks to guess the pertinent facts about the new baby's birth. Go on over and leave her a comment including the:
- sex of the baby
- weight
- date of birth
- color of hair
- length
- weight
Some facts about Coghlan babies that may help you narrow your guesses:
- all girls so far
- 4 brunnetts at birth
- 2 sandy (not quite blondes)
- one carrot top at birth
- they were 18 to 23 1/2 inches in length
- 6 pounds 12 oz to 8 pounds 8 oz in weight
To the extent that judging is subjective my opinion is final. If there is a tie we will flip a coin, draw names from a hat or use some other form of creative lot casting to break the tie.
If the new child is a girl we will send the winner a copy of "So Much More" and if it's a boy we will send a pocket knife with a faux ivory handle and a portrait of Robert E. Lee engraved on it.
Remember go to Deanna's blog HERE to guess and happy guessing.
Everyday News
Vision Forum launched a new section on it's website about a week ago. We call it Everyday News.
The purpose of the new "News Network" is explained here by Doug.
My kids have been thrilled and inspired by the news stories posted every Monday, Wed., and Friday.
homepage for ENN (where we even have an podcast link) and tell me what you think.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
A tip of the hat to an old friend
Today is flag day.
Today is also the Birthday of one of my oldest friends.
Joshua N. Wiley
Celebrates another revolution 'round ole Sol today.
Tip of the hat to you old man and congradulations on the birth of that new boy!
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Thoughts on Markets,,,,
The blog "Thoughts on Markets" is written by a good friend of mine and definitely worth a read. Full of good advice if you like hard money and thought provoking if you don't.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Friday, June 09, 2006
Playing with guns - Quotes on the Second Amendment
To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of people always posses arms, and be taught alike, especially when young how to use them....
-Richard Henry Lee
Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. The are the American people liberty teeth and keystone under independence...From the hour the Pilgrims landed...events, occurrences, and tendencies prove that to ensure peace, security, and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable...The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.
-George Washington
Arms in the hands of the citizen may be used at individual discouraged for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny, or private self defense.
-John Adams
A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks.
-Thomas Jefferson
Monday, June 05, 2006
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
We are clay in His hands
It amazes me how little things I took for granted in my youth, like profound hymns, come back to comfort me in times of distress or trial.
I had started a post about this hymn last month when Kim posted about the loss of our baby Sarah.
I revived it today when I received the sad news of some good friends who have lost their first child in utero. My heart goes out to the Bennets for their loss and I pray that God will sustain them in this time of trouble.
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Whate’er my God ordains is right:His holy will abideth;I will be still
whate’er He doth;And follow where He guideth;He is my God; though dark my
road,He holds me that I shall not fall:Wherefore to Him I leave it all.
Whate’er my God ordains is right:He never will deceive me;He leads me by
the proper path:I know He will not leave me.I take, content, what He hath
sent;His hand can turn my griefs away,And patiently I wait His day.
Whate’er my God ordains is right:His loving thought attends me;No
poison can be in the cupThat my Physician sends me.My God is true; each morn
anewI’ll trust His grace unending,My life to Him commending.
Whate’er my God ordains is right:He is my Friend and Father;He suffers
naught to do me harm,Though many storms may gather,Now I may know both joy and
woe,Some day I shall see clearlyThat He hath loved me dearly.
Whate’er my God ordains is right:Though now this cup, in drinking,May
bitter seem to my faint heart,I take it, all unshrinking.My God is true; each
morn anewSweet comfort yet shall fill my heart,And pain and sorrow shall depart.
Whate’er my God ordains is right:Here shall my stand be taken;Though
sorrow, need, or death be mine,Yet I am not forsaken.My Father’s care is round
me there;He holds me that I shall not fall:And so to Him I leave it all.---------------------------------------
click HERE for a midi of the tune
Monday, May 08, 2006
Grandpa came to visit...
My dad flew into town this weekend to pick up a car for my sister. Not wanting to take the giant gas sucking 15 passenger van back to town for the 3rd time last week we drew straws to see which 2 girls would accompany me to the airport.
Becca and Lydia drew the short straws......
Rachel "cuted" her way into the car.
At the airport looking for Grandpa
Grandpa stops for a picture with the grandkids.
There were two more pretty lasses anxiously waiting at the bottom of the drive
They were welcomed into Grandpa C's lap for the ride to the house
Podcasts worth listening to
Dr. George Grant has a podcast up and running (since March but I just found it this weekend).
For your edification are a selection of Sunday School lessons taught by Dr. G as well as a few of his sermons and addresses to the student body @ Franklin Classical School where my brother and sister attend.
Hi Thomas!
Hi Abigail!
You can also check out the PodCast Alley page for a larger selection of podcast archives, including a lecture on the Da Vinci code that I'm looking forward to.
enjoy!
Friday, May 05, 2006
Warning - extremely violent mean prank
It's not nice. In fact it's down right mean. A guy breaks off a piece of lipstick and shoots his sleeping roommate in the head at point blank range.
How mean! How inconsiderate!
How funny. I don't know why...maybe its the way the poor chap screams from out of a dead sleep. If I can't get the embedded player to work then click HERE to see the video
Friday, April 07, 2006
What I did last weekend...
I spent the weekend at the beautiful Callaway Gardens southwest of Atlanta. Helping Vision Forum put on a fabulous Father Daughter retreat. Click HERE for pics
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