January 2018 - Rambling Ever On

Calvinist Constantly Using Romans 9 Argument Stunned to Read Verses 30-33

January 31, 2018June 25, 2019 Gowdy Cannon 6 Comments Arminian, Arminianism, Calvinism, Romans 9, Satire

Three cheers for Satire (173 words)

500 Words or Less Reviews: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

January 29, 2018July 18, 2019 Phill Lytle 2 Comments Walter Mitty, Ben Stiller, Fulfillment, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

How watching “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” challenged and encouraged me to take more chances in my life. (500 words)

Theology

Five Lies Temptation Tells About Sin

January 26, 2018July 9, 2019 Phill Lytle 4 Comments Sin, Temptation

Temptation is deceptive. Here are five lies temptation uses to convince us to sin. (1,832 words)

Theology

In What Way Are You A Genius?

January 24, 2018August 21, 2019 Gowdy Cannon 0 Comments Humility, Robert Picirilli, Risk, Genius, Passion, Serving, David Potete, Student, Creativity

We all are passionate about something important. (1,671 words)

The Arts Music

The Forgotten History of Christian Rock: Part Two

January 22, 2018October 27, 2020 Phill Lytle and Michael Lytle 36 Comments Petra, CCM, Christian Rock, Whiteheart, DeGarmo & Key, Alies, Rich Mullins, Stryper, Whitecross, Rachel Rachel, Mylon LeFevre, Broken Heart, Idle Cure, Holy Soldier, Shout, Guardian, Geoff Moore & The Distance, Mastedon, Bride, The Brave, Margaret Becker

Part Two of a multi-part series on the history of Christian rock and roll. This installment covers the more popular bands of the 80’s and 90’s. Bands like White Heart, DeGarmo and Key, and Petra. (1,157 words)

The Five Film

Five Movies I’ll Watch Every Single Time They are On

January 19, 2018June 5, 2023 Phill Lytle 22 Comments Fletch, National Treasure, Nicholas Cage, The Shawshank Redemption, Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins, Sunshine, Danny Boyle, Sahara, Clive Cussler, Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, Penelope Cruz, Hoodwinked, Little Red Riding Hood

If these films call my name, I will answer. (923 words)

Theology

Something in the Nothing

January 17, 2018June 10, 2019 Ben Plunkett 2 Comments Time, space, darkness, creation

God’s eternal grace on a cosmic canvas.

Literature The Arts Film

Debating Snape

January 15, 2018July 8, 2019 Gowdy Cannon 9 Comments Harry Potter, Books, Children's Literature, Literature, Severus Snape

Was he more hero than villain? Or not? Darkest Timeline Gowdy pays REO a visit to find out. (1760 words)

The Five

The Five Turns 100: Remembering the First Five Fives

January 12, 2018July 8, 2019 Gowdy Cannon, Phill Lytle and Ben Plunkett 3 Comments Mother, Harry Potter, Phrases, Movies, Five, Monsters

A celebration of The Five on REO. (1,199 words)

The Arts Music

The Forgotten History of Christian Rock: Part One

January 10, 2018October 27, 2020 David Lytle and Michael Lytle 83 Comments Petra, CCM, Christian Rock, Christian Radio, Larry Norman, Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music, Jesus Movement, Chuck Smith, Calvary Chapel, Jesus Freak, Christian Hippies, Love Song, Sweet Comfort Band, 2nd Chapter of Acts, Randy Stonehill, Resurrection Band, All Saved Freak Band, Keith Green, Daniel Amos, Rez Band, Agape, Glass Harp

Part One of a multi-part series on the history of Christian rock and roll. Part One covers the early days of the Jesus Movement and Jesus Music. (1,500 words)

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