Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947 [Paperback]

Tom Noir's post on the Rise and Fall of Prussia make me want to go out and read the book. So much to read, so little time.

Christopher Clark is the author of this Tome.

RUSSIAN SPIES

TOM NOIR has the story:  Living the Life of a Spy

WHY CAN'T WE ALL SPEAK ENGLISH

Thought provoking article on the English language; Will English be the universal language.

www.tomnoir.com ROCKS

Following Tom Noir

Excellent blog: TOMNOIR

Read it at your own risk.

IMPERIUM - Robert Harris

TOM NOIR piqued my interest about a historical novel, IMPERIUM by Robert Harris. It's set in the old Roman Empire and it is excellent.

For Tom's review see: http://www.facebook.com/tom.braun?ref=ts#/notes/tom-braun/imperium-a-book-review/273102143421

THE GOD OF POPULAR RELIGION IS NOT HOLY

JERRY HOPKINS R.I.P

My good friend and fellow follower of Jesus Christ died this morning - 1-21-2010.

JERRY HOPKINS, one of the truly "good guys" is gone; on to a much better situation, Heaven.

I honor his family: Wife Ellen, Daughters Shannon & Elizabeth, Son Scott.

JERRY will be deeply missed.

TOMNOIR: ESCAPE FROM JAIL

Are you in jail but you want out?

TOM NOIR has a reference

HEARING LOSS

TOM NOIR says it might not be rock and roll.

TOM NOIR

INSIGHTFUL COMMENTARY on timely topics by TOM NOIR.

Fun Stuff.


www.tomnoir.com

If you don't know this, you should

On his deathbed, Martin Luther offered these last words: "We are sinners, it is true."

PAULETTE BROWN

PAULETTE BROWN, my cousin Tom's wife, passed away this week. She and Tom were married 45 years and had two children: Scott and Lisa.

PAULETTE will be much missed. She was a very fine lady.

MUPPETS BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

MUPPETS BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY. Doesn't get any better than this.

The Willster

Person of interest:/ amateur philosopher, commenter, and floor installer -- The Willster

Students

Joanne, Deborah, Rander, Jimmy, John , Sherrie . ATLANTA GEORGIA

The wisdom of Solomon

I consider the Scripture book of Ecclesiastes to be the finest book of wisdom ever.

A new blog

I continue to simply love my congregation and my staff; Andrew Rogers, Dan Burleson and the elders, worship team and small group leaders. Sunrise Community Evangelical Free Church.

Starting out in Life

Isaiah Bennett Newkirk - my grand-nephew born to Zack and Kristen Newkirk. May he thrive and become a great and Godly man. May he and his cousin, Ethan William Alan Newkirk, be the best of friends.

The Loss of Friends

One of our favorite couples is moving away leaving a hole in our congregation. They will be missed by so many. The "Goodbye" party we had for them was so moving and then prayers at the end of the service offering God's blessing in their new home. Our congregation truly attempts to practice "loving one another." Family, we all need one.

I LOVE MY CHURCH

My church, Sunrise Community Evangelical Free Church, is certainly not large ( at this time) so there are a lot of "extras" that are not available, such as a gymnasium and athletic teams.
My church has one primary focus. It is Scripture. During the service a significant portion of Scripture will be read and then the messages are focused on what Scripture actually is saying and how that can be applied to our lives as followers of Jesus Christ. There's actually not a whole lot of stories during the messages. It really is about what the Scripture is saying and the context thereof.
I love it.

And then we must have the friendliest church in Jacksonville. It is always exciting to meet visitors who are eagerly welcomed. Great people visit our church.