Hall of fame
On the plane to Glasgow yesterday I enjoyed finishing off Robert Hall Sr.’s Help to Zion’s Travellers, edited by Nathan Finn (Borderstone Press, from Amazons US and UK). It is a volume developed from a sermon preached by Hall in…
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Brownlow North (1)
Brownlow North – His life and Work’ by K Moody-Stuart was first published in 1876 and is one of those books that has got slightly lost over time. The Banner republished it with light editing in 1961 but I think it’s…
The Case of the Missing Category
I am grateful to D. G. Hart for providing a concise and precise response to Bill Evans regarding the history of Westminster Theological Seminary and the issue of cultural transformation. I would only add that, if one wants to play…
The Case of the Missing Category
I am grateful to D. G. Hart for providing a concise and precise response to Bill Evans regarding the history of Westminster Theological Seminary and the issue of cultural transformation. I would only add that, if one wants to play…
Should Christians Love Their Country?
In a provocative article published on reformation21.org on July 2, Rick Phillips offered some thoughts on the meaning of Christian patriotism in an America that is changing rapidly. Phillips eschewed any identification of America with the kingdom of God, framing…
Should Christians Love Their Country?
In a provocative article published on reformation21.org on July 2, Rick Phillips offered some thoughts on the meaning of Christian patriotism in an America that is changing rapidly. Phillips eschewed any identification of America with the kingdom of God, framing…
Singleness
My good friend Benjamin Williamson has written ‘some thoughts on singleness’ which is very helpful indeed. Ben was one of my apprentices whom I schooled in grammar and spelling throughout his two years with us at IPC, however unlike myself…
Boredom is for Chumps
My kids know better than to tell me they are bored. But sometimes, they just can’t help themselves. When I’m feeling kind, I’ll let them get away with my enlightening, “Boring people get bored” ditty. Sometimes I will give them…
Coming soon to a town near you…
Two former students of mine, Steve Casselli and Dustyn Eudaly, have this week led their kirk session in a controversial but necessary stand relative to the use of their church building by the Boy Scouts of America. They will…
Coming soon to a town near you…
Two former students of mine, Steve Casselli and Dustyn Eudaly, have this week led their kirk session in a controversial but necessary stand relative to the use of their church building by the Boy Scouts of America. They will…