A Word of Thanks to Phil Johnson

Corky Velveeta and Phil Johnson pose for a photo at the Shepherd's Conference.

Many of you know that Phil Johnson is retiring from Pyromaniacs. Phil has a lot on his plate and will continue to work diligently for Grace to You. He will be leaving Pyro in the capable hands of Frank Turk and Dan Phillips. Phil is the one who advised me to start a blog on my own. He also listed me on his blog roll and mentioned me a few times in his posts. Phil will be missed in the blogosphere, but God will be using his talents to a greater degree with John MacArthur and Grace to You. Thank you Phil for all your encouragement and wisdom. May God richly bless your ministry! 

Spotlight on TCC

One of the many blogs regularly is the Contemporary Calvinist. This official notice of a Formal Apology was posted on June 7. It might behoove you to click, enlarge and print out hundreds to use this week...if you are married, then print out thousands. Check out TCC for lots of informative articles and practical posts!

Arminian Antics #100

Arminian Antics #99

A Letter from Placebo Belkins

This package came in from the U.S. yesterday from a Dr. Placebo Belkins. Included in the envelope were some DVD's of Belkins lecturing at Yale. (not the university - the Yale Lock and Hardware Company) Here is part of the three page letter sent:

Dear Mr. Eddings,

I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am interested in becoming a writer for your blog. As you can see by the printed copies of my certifications, I am more than qualified to direct your funny little blog into a more focused theological one. I hear you are leaving for the States this summer. I would like to suggest you hire me for the three months in which you'll be traveling. I happen to know you will be visiting Houston, Dallas, Durango and London, England.

I am willing to work for half my normal fee of $200 a day. I promise more readers, more followers, more comments, more pizzazz and more solid content. It's easy to see your days are numbered. You can't keep this up forever. Take a mental vacation and let me take over the writing for the months of June, July and August. You won't be sorry.

Waiting for your response,

Dr. Placebo Belkins

P.S. There is no tracking device in this envelope.

When I finished reading the letter, I began to put everything back in the large envelope. That's when I noticed...inside the package - glued to the bottom - was a tracking device with the initials N.P. written on the top. The only N.P. I know of, besides Natalie Portman, is Nigel Pettibone! This was a trap! I have destroyed the package and it's contents. Hope it wasn't too late.

  

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Arminian Antics #94

No Joke

Got up this morning at 5:30 AM to work on blog. Almost two hours later with three cups of coffee - nothing. I usually use the mornings to create new ideas and pre-schedule them (up to May 3rd so far). This is the first time in a long time that I have experienced writer's block...so, I thought I would write about having writer's block...I'm going back to bed.  

Arminian Antics #92

Member (dis) Member

Throughout the life of this blog, members have joined and suddenly disappeared. I check my blog daily and I am always thrilled when someone joins CC. Yesterday I had 351 members - now it's down to 349.
I used to think someone out there was murdering Calvinists (I have posted about that elsewhere on this blog). But now, I have come to believe that Arminians, who don't know they're Arminians, join this blog wanting some humor in their lives. They don't know the difference between Calvinism and Arminianism - they just see the word "Cartoons" and jump in feet first. As they scroll down, examine the archives and read the comments, they come to the realization that they are allergic to TULIPS and quickly rip out their membership!
If you are a Calvinistic blogger - has this ever happened to you? Do you have another theory?

As If You Didn't Know

Something Fishy

Stopping CC for a While

As much as I have enjoyed CC and as much as many of you have enjoyed CC, I am putting on the brakes, so to speak, for a few months. I don't know if I can hold out that long, to be honest with you. CC has become an obsession with me as of late. I think about it too much. It not good for my health, in many ways. Problem is, CC has become more than a past time - it has become an addiction. People give up things for various reasons - years ago, I had to stop, cold turkey, playing a computer game called "City of Heroes", because it dominated my life to the point where I was not studying and reading the Word like I should. So I put a stop to it and never returned. This is why I am putting a stop to CC for a undetermined length of time. Coca-Cola will no longer be my main soft drink. I am switching to a drink with vitamin C - probably an Orange or Grape drink for a while. I will return to CC in the future, but for now, I will be stopping, cold turkey!

Corky Visits the TOT Building

Corky at the new headquarters for Turning Over Tables. Check it out on the blog list.

Corky at The Reformed Dawg's Headquarters

Corky enjoyed spending the day with Wayne Dawg at his new office.

Corky Visits Made Alive With Christ HQ

Corky visits Jeannette Davenport at her blog headquarters.

Want a Visit from Corky?

Corky would like to pay you a visit at your blog office location. Maybe you don't have a building yet...well, Calvinistic Cartoons will gladly provide you with one!

To have your blog on Corky's visitation list, you need to list Calvinistic Cartoons and/or Facets of Grace on your own blog list. It's only fair - after all we are willing to construct a nice building in your honor.

Then list your blog address or provide a link below. Corky has a hard time keeping track of everywhere he's been because of his time travel. Y'see sometimes he stops by a place his future self has already visited in the past! It does get confusing at times.

...and if Corky has already paid you a visit...don't list your address or link below. List it under your already created office building post.

Thanks for stopping by! See ya soon!

A Fashion Plate from AA

Who said I wasn't nice to Arminians? Who said I wasn't fair with Finney? Has everyone forgotten that I post Arminian Antics every week? "Maybe you do, but you never let me advertise on your blog!" Benny wrote recently. Well, to show Benny I am more than fair, I am allowing Benny Finney to post this ad on my Calvinistic Cartoons web page. If any Arminians out there want to purchase this item, then contact Benny Finney at his blog. Thank you.

Corky Visits WMS Radio

Corky visits the What Meg Says Radio Station.

Here is the blog spot.

Corky Near Lane's Blog