Trapped in Neverland
Growing up, I adored my grandfather. He was probably the funniest man I ever knew, with a razor sharp wit, absurdism and satire running through his veins, and an imagination that seemed to know no bounds. His letters to me…
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Why Pro-Life?
Randy Alcorn’s indespensable book “Why Pro-Life? is available in pdf format HERE. A few endorsements: “Why ProLife is an invaluable resource for anyone trying tohelp a friend or family member understand the pro-lifeperspective.With clear, compelling language, Randy Alcornlays out the…
Should pastors be allowed to discuss politics?
There are some pastors on the left and the right who seem to do little else than rant about politics. I am one of those who has strong opinions about politics but will not publically endorse any candidates. I also…
Redeeming the past
Anthony Carter has made some observations about President Obama’s election that I found quite moving. “Forty-five years ago a terrorist bomb ripped through the walls a church in Birmingham, AL, killing four young blacks girls (Denise McNair, Cynthia Wesley, Carole…
Some Initial Thoughts on Praying for President-Elect Obama
Well, my country and much of the rest of the world are electric with the election of Barack Obama as the new President of the United States of America. To say that it is historic, is a gross understatement. Justin Taylor…
Eric Redmond on Christocentric voting
My humble proposal of an attempt to be Christocentric rather than Afrocentric will not be received with approval by many African Americans that I know. I hope to live long enough to witness another African American become a candidate for…
Praying for those in high position
Here are some helpful thoughts from John Piper concerning a proper attitude toward those in civil leadership.Piper writes: Grateful for (Almost) Any Government How does the Bible instruct us to pray for “all who are in high positions”? It says,…
How I am going to pray for President Obama
It seems inevitable that Barack Obama will be our next President. Some of my previous posts should indicate clearly what I think about the election results. But we do not base our joy or sense of identity on presidents or…
Ecclesiastes and the Election
Eric Redmond has posted some very helpful thoughts on his blog. Skillfully applying words from Ecclesiastes pastor Redmond reminds us that our joy must not rest in the outcome of political contests.He writes: So what is the point of the…
Finally Here!
It’s a long drive from Wichita, Kansas to Philadelphia. After a long three days on the road with two vehicles, three kids, pets (that’s plural), and two periodically cranky adults we finally arrived in Philadelphia this evening at 6:30. Our…