In which I ask some questions of elders… Every organization has leaders and followers. While this structure is sometimes informal, normally it is a deliberate arrangement. Because of this, not everyone is or can be a leader. Organizations are as…
ὁ δὲ νόμος οὐκ ἔστιν ἐκ πίστεως, ἀλλʼ ὁ ποιήσας αὐτὰ ζήσεται ἐν αὐτοῖς. Χριστὸς ἡμᾶς ἐξηγόρασεν ἐκ τῆς κατάρας τοῦ νόμου γενόμενος ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν κατάρα, ὅτι γέγραπται· ἐπικατάρατος πᾶς ὁ κρεμάμενος ἐπὶ ξύλου “I should know what this says,”…
We currently are going through Genesis in my women’s Bible study class at church. This week Joseph entered the scene. As we were discussing his integrity and character, my teacher read this quote from James Montgomery Boice’s commentary on Genesis:…
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I wonder if highly observant readers can spot the subtle differences between these two descriptions of the ideal candidates for ministry? Elevation Church: The typical applicant is 23-30 years of age who is a recent college/seminary graduate or someone with…
I wonder if highly observant readers can spot the subtle differences between these two descriptions of the ideal candidates for ministry? Elevation Church: The typical applicant is 23-30 years of age who is a recent college/seminary graduate or someone with…
The Westminster Bookstore has a really great event lined up to launch Kevin DeYoung’s new book, Taking God At His Word. If you are free on April 25, and are anywhere near driving distance to Glen Mills, PA, this will…
I am hoping this will be my final post on the subject of World Vision. But I wanted to mention just a few things I think we can learn from the recent broo-ha-ha. 1. Praise the Lord for repentance.I am…
On the latest edition of Mortification of Spin: Bully Pulpit, Carl, Aimee, and I take on the issue of marijuana use. It’s worth listening to just to hear Carl pronounce marijuana and Aimee demonstrate her expertise in THC.
Christianity Today reports that World Vision has reversed its decision of two days ago and will not now employ people in same sex marriages. The letter announcing the decision is interesting. The language of ‘mistake’ is used, though at least…
