Instead of Me*
I was born to young parents—teenagers. But I still had a very stable home and a crib of my own. I was safe and secure. Well, ostensibly anyway. Although I was intimately knit together by God in my mother’s womb,…
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The Impulse
I have an impulse I’d like to tell you about. It is an impulse to defend myself when I am slandered. Sometimes that impulse is appropriate as evidenced in the Apostle Paul. Other times that impulse is laden with sin.…
“Oh happy state–to be bold”
I have often admired Martin Luther, and wondered at his composure. When all men spoke so ill of him, what did he say? Turn to that Psalm–“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble;…
Todd Pruitt, Witchfinder General
As you can see, advance publicity is already being leaked for the new epic Alliance-sponsored biopic,Witchfinder General: The Todd Pruitt Story. Directed by the Puppetmaster, it looks fantastic, with its scenes of violent book burnings (‘Please, I’d rather you didn’t…
Todd Pruitt, Witchfinder General
As you can see, advance publicity is already being leaked for the new epic Alliance-sponsored biopic,Witchfinder General: The Todd Pruitt Story. Directed by the Puppetmaster, it looks fantastic, with its scenes of violent book burnings (‘Please, I’d rather you didn’t…
Charles Hodge’s Reflection on the Nye-Ham Evolution Debate
On January 14, 1874, Old Princeton’s Charles Hodge read a paper expressing his dire concerns regarding the perils of Darwin’s evolution to the Christian faith. Hodge (who was hardly a hard-core creationist) understood the character and function of Darwinism. “What…
The Fine Art of Christian Gibberish
The latest edition of Mortification of Spin: Bully Pulpit is up and running. This edition of the Mortification of Spin marks the inauguration of a new game: Bully Pulpit Challenge! Carl, Aimee, and Todd respond to a listener’s email asking…
Sunday’s Sermon
On Sunday I preached part 3 in our series through Acts. It is entitled “And Then There Were Twelve” (Acts 1:12-26) and can be listened to HERE.
“That Gentle Kindness Which Bruises Us”
“We call those things mercies which please us, ease us, suit our wants, and fall in with our cravings. Truly they are so, but not less gracious are those benefits which cross us, pain us, and lay us low. The…
“Oh! happy state–to be bold”
I have often admired Martin Luther, and wondered at his composure. When all men spoke so ill of him, what did he say? Turn to that Psalm—”God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble;…