Monthly Archives: November 2007

The Death of a Great American: Henry Hyde (1924-2007)

Posted on November 30, 2007 by John Armstrong

Henry Hyde (1924-2007) was my congressman. Yes, he was a national figure to many. Indeed, I believe he was one of the most influential figures in recent American political history. But to me he will always be “my congressman.” He … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Political Correctness Cuts Both Ways

Posted on November 29, 2007 by John Armstrong

Radio and TV talk show host Glenn Beck’s new book, An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World’s Biggest Problems (Simon & Schuster) has soared to the number one spot on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction bestseller list—despite the … Continue reading →

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Opinions on the College Football Season

Posted on November 28, 2007 by John Armstrong

Well, we have another new No. 1 team this week—Missouri. I have been saying for weeks that Kansas would lose a game so I guess I am not a total dunce when it comes to predictions. LSU losing to Arkansas … Continue reading →

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Did Jeanette Sliwinski Get Justice?

Posted on November 27, 2007 by John Armstrong

Some court cases strike me as particularly intriguing. Not because they make Court TV, though they might for all I know, but because they involve complex factors in decision making and punishment. One such case in Illinois involved the sentencing … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Your Prayer Support

Posted on November 25, 2007 by John Armstrong

This week, to say the least, has been an incredible one for me personally. It began on Monday with the passing of my mom at 12:05 p.m. I then flew back to Chicago on Tuesday and celebrated Thanksgiving with Anita’s … Continue reading →

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Roman Catholic and Evangelical Forum Now Available on DVD and MP3

Posted on November 23, 2007 by John Armstrong

The ACT 3 Roman Catholic and Evangelical Forum, held on September 16, and written about extensively in nine previous posts on this site, is now available in DVD and MP3 format. It is very nicely produced and of highest quality. … Continue reading →

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Crazy for God

Posted on November 22, 2007 by John Armstrong

Crazy for God (Carroll & Graf Publishers: New York, 2007), by Frank Schaeffer, is a brand-new memoir written by the son of the famous evangelical writer and evangelist, Dr. Francis Schaeffer (1912-1984). I first heard of the famous Francis Schaeffer, … Continue reading →

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A Christian Service of Worship and Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2007 by John Armstrong

Here is the memorial service that we have planned for this Sunday in Huntsville. I would ask you to pray for me as I preach twice in the morning at Southwood Presbyterian Church, from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 on giving thanks … Continue reading →

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Vera Marie (Freeman) Amstrong, RIP

Posted on November 21, 2007 by John Armstrong

I wrote an obituary for my mother to run in the Friday newspaper in Huntsville, Alabama. Here is the simple story of her long life. At $1.00 per word you have to be brief, unless you are wealthy and vain, … Continue reading →

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Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord

Posted on November 19, 2007 by John Armstrong

I will try to write a longer reflection tomorrow when I am back in Chicago but I wanted friends to know that my dear mother passed into the presence of her Lord this day at 12:05 p.m. I was there, … Continue reading →

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