Scripture’s account of Abraham’s trip from Ur to Canaan via Haran, subsequent ramble through the Promised Land, and short but eventful stay in Egypt before rewinding his course through Canaan, provides Calvin with ample opportunity to reflect upon the nature…
Well this is interesting. A transgender “female” is now competing as a woman in MMA. After a 37-second knockout victory in 2013, the fifth first-round victory in a row against women, it was revealed that Fallon Fox was not born…
The evangelical world has been not-so-rocked by Tony Campolo’s recent declaration of support for homosexual unions. Specifically he has joined the cacophony of voices calling the church to embrace as members practicing homosexuals; to pronounce as wholesome the sin of…
Dear Comrades in Pursuit of the Chief End of Man, I have rarely (alright, never) been asked to give input regarding the weekly “worship set.” However, having witnessed Christian worship in local churches, Christian camps, seminary chapels, and other venues over…
Even the fit have to suffer. In fact, the fitness inclined intentionally suffer for the greater glory. Let’s take the marathon analogy from Hebrews 12. No matter how much you may train, running a marathon is no easy task. Actually,…
Loss. A car accident — with a “recovery” expected to last five years. Maybe ten. Maybe for the rest of this mortal life. Poverty — not just for a year, but for generations. One generation after another. Obsession — always…
When I think of the immoderate use of superlatives, I think of Martyn Lloyd-Jones describing each text he was preaching on as the “most important” or “most extraordinary” text in all of God’s Word. Maybe he’s to blame for the…
Michael J.S. Bruno. Political Augustinianism: Modern Interpretations of Augustine’s Political Thought. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2014. 224pp. $28.99 We should not lose sight of how remarkable it is that a fifth-century north African bishop continues to be read in political theory…
Michael J.S. Bruno. Political Augustinianism: Modern Interpretations of Augustine’s Political Thought. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2014. 224pp. $28.99 We should not lose sight of how remarkable it is that a fifth-century north African bishop continues to be read in political theory…
I'm over at Books at a Glance reviewing a series that I am buying books from like crazy for summer gifts. This is how I stumbled upon it: One afternoon while I was innocently getting my mail, I pulled a…
