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Advent, Luke, and Good Advice 0 (0)

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. “He was in the beginning with God.” “the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” “And the Word … Continue reading →

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Death, Funerals — and Life 0 (0)

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

We celebrated my father-in-law’s funeral a week after his death. I’d planned on writing about that, and probably will. But not today. I ended up talking about funerals in general, Psalms and science — it’s about as linear as most … Continue reading →

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Another Student Suicide 0 (0)

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

I can see why a young man like Edward Senior would choose Swansea University. Swansea’s website promises a nearly-ideal environment for students aspiring to careers in medical sciences and practices. “Swansea achieves highest rating for learning and teaching “Swansea University … Continue reading →

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Ghosts? 0 (0)

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

Whether or not I believe in ghosts depends on what’s meant by “believe in” and “ghosts.” And how I see myself, for that matter. I’ll be talking about ghosts and why I think seances are a bad idea. Also, briefly, … Continue reading →

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Choosing Light or Darkness 0 (0)

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

I will live forever. Whether that’s good news or bad news is up to me. I’d say ‘it depends on me,’ but that’s not quite true. What I decide and do matters. But having an unending life in God’s presence … Continue reading →

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