The apparent suicide of the London nurse who was on the receiving end of the joke played by two Australian DJs last week is deeply sad. For any human being to consider that life is no longer worth the living…
I keep seeing messages like this one on Facebook for the Christmas season: “We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.”…
Ralph Cunnington wades into the watery divide in his first foray as editor of Foundations Journal. I’ve not managed to read it yet but the contents look very good indeed, contributors include Del-boy, John Stevens, Lee Gatiss, Mike Gillbart-Smith and…
Such was the (in)famous reply of atheistic British analytic philosopher Bertrand Russell when asked what he would say if, upon his death, he found out that God really existed. Our own Carl Trueman, eschewing the unbelief of Russell while evidencing…
For those persuaded beyond all reasoned argument that Christmas is truly the most wonderful time of the year (and, indeed, for those who are not), might I draw your attention to a couple of new volumes from the Banner of…
Here are three more books which might make fine gifts for Christmas: Richard A. Muller, Calvin and the Reformed Tradition: On the Work of Christ and the Order of Salvation. For the serious reader. Muller’s scholarly work is aimed at…
Here are three more books which might make fine gifts for Christmas: Richard A. Muller, Calvin and the Reformed Tradition: On the Work of Christ and the Order of Salvation. For the serious reader. Muller’s scholarly work is aimed at…
I’ve always wanted a fireman’s pole in my house. How cool would that be? I’ve even thought of the perfect place to put it—behind my closet door in my bedroom. We have a little bit of money put away to…
6 6. 6 6. 8 8 (Rhosymedre) He stepped from his high throne,And laid aside his crown,And to this sinful worldThe Son of God stooped down:He came as our ImmanuelThat God as man with men should dwell. The virgin brought…
Every year, as the Christmas season approaches, some folks object to the celebration of Christmas due to its allegedly pagan roots. Some critics are Christians while others are cultists (i.e. Jehovah’s Witnesses). Before proceeding any further, let’s draw a few…
