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White Paper: A Biblicist Perspective on Nakedness, Resurrection, and Divine Omniscience

Abstract This paper explores the biblicist understanding of the theme of nakedness in Scripture—both physical and spiritual—as it relates to human accountability before God and the doctrine of resurrection. Drawing upon Old and New Testament texts, it argues that nakedness … Continue reading

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Change Clothes

One of the ways that one can mark just how busy a day is by how many changes of clothes take place over the course of the day. Most of the time, I content myself to a couple of changes … Continue reading

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Pocketful of Sunshine

To those who are interested in quarreling, nearly any subject will do as far as the start of an argument. It is not uncommon in mixed company for me to hear complaints about the difference between pockets for men and … Continue reading

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Book Review: Costume In Context: The 1920s And 1930s

Costume In Context:  The 1920s And 1930s, by Jennifer Ruby This book is what really prompted me to read several in a series that show off the author’s interest in unisex drawings that are a bit anachronistic and that use … Continue reading

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Book Review: Costume In Context: The 1960s And 1970s

Costume In Context:  The 1960s and 1970s, by Jennifer Ruby One of the most off-putting aspects of this book was the way that the author was clearly far more engaged with the decades and their fashion than I was.  The … Continue reading

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Book Review: People In Costume: 1930s and 1940s

People In Costume:  1930s and 1940s, by Jennifer Ruby, In the hands of a capable illustrator and a skilled writer, fashion can tell a story.  It is not always the sort of story that one enjoys reading but it certainly … Continue reading

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It Was Acceptable At The Time

[Image taken from:  http://christopherankamedia.blogspot.com/2013/09/video-analysis-calvin-harris-acceptable.html.  Check out the blog; it’s a good one on textual analysis of the song and video for “Acceptable In The 80’s, by British DJ Calvin Harris.] One of the things I most enjoy about listening to … Continue reading

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Mysteries Of The Bible: Because Of The Angels

Early this morning as I was attempting to enjoy the last few minutes of sleep before having to wake up for work, I was sent a message by a friend of mine who lives across the country where it was … Continue reading

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Book Review: Steal This Style

Steal This Style:  Moms And Daughters Swap Wardrobe Secrets:  Looks That Make Hip Classic And Classic Cool, by Sherrie Mathieson From time to time I think about fashion, not because I am a particularly fashionable person but because it is … Continue reading

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Book Review: StyleWord

StyleWord:  Fashion Quotes For Real Style, by Sharon Haver [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Books Go Social.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] It should go without saying that the ideal audience for this book, … Continue reading

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