A Little Hockey

I'm a little embarrassed that the hockey season has started and I haven't posted any hockey content.  Last night, Marian Hossa gave me ample reason to do so.  Check out this goal against his former team, the Atlanta Thrashers.

To quote John Wayne in True Grit, "He reminds me of me."

First Autumn Frost

This morning was the first hard frost of the fall season, and it was so beautiful (and cold!) that I thought I'd take a couple pictures of it and post them. Isn't it amazing the beauty that is always around us that we frequently fail to see? Well, at least I didn't miss it this morning....

Necessity of Baptism

In my "Early Church and Its Creeds" class yesterday, our topic of discussion centered upon baptism; and after looking at all the major biblical passages concerning baptism, my professor, Dr. Christianson (whom most of you would love) made a comment that bears further thought.  He said:

"Whether or not baptism is necessary for salvation, it is necessary for the assurance of salvation."

Thoughts?