Below is a collection of Dr. McGlaughlin’s most recent observations (500+). Most of these observations are made throughout the course of everyday life, captured by dictation, and added to FlintsNotes.com. You can read more about the observation capture process here. The content here changes 5 days a week, so be sure to check back often. Also, feel free to leave a comment in the comments section of each observation.

July 28, 2009

On the Physical Expression of God’s Glory

In keeping with my recent reflections upon Genesis 1, I continue to see the importance of the physical expression of God’s glory. In some way, my […]
July 21, 2009

On Teaching as a Driver of Philosophical/Theological Breakthroughs

Some of the greatest of philosophical/theological breakthroughs occurred in the service of teaching. Consider the Puritans, whose pastoral orientation influenced their theological works, and Kahane, whose […]
July 9, 2009

On the Incarnation Model and the Scriptures

If we assume that the Incarnation model and the scriptures are reliable, then we must assume that despite the many challenges there is a form of […]
July 7, 2009

On Knowing Little

When I walk through the halls of the great libraries, I am impressed with how little I know. Part of me strains to be able to […]
July 1, 2009

On Affirming Truths that I Have Learnt from My Study of the Puritans

In my recent study of the Puritan pastors and their theology, I have noted a number of truths that resonate with my own practice. Some have […]
June 22, 2009

On the Conjunction of Vectors

If we think of basic quantities like N1, N2, N3 as representing or delineating a line element or vector, rather than a hyperplane or vection, we […]
April 25, 2009

On Beauty

If beauty is related to proportion as Aquinas and others would say, then it necessarily involves priority. For proportion is only possible through priority of dimensions. […]