The Moral Dimension
Reading both Doug Sweeney’s post and Bill Evans’ comments, I find much with which I agree. One thing, however, perturbs me slightly and that is what was not said. Of course, no-one can say everything on a subject so this…
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The Moral Dimension
Reading both Doug Sweeney’s post and Bill Evans’ comments, I find much with which I agree. One thing, however, perturbs me slightly and that is what was not said. Of course, no-one can say everything on a subject so this…
Paul Washer in the Ocean State
For those who may be in the New England area this weekend (May 4th and 5th), Paul Washer will be preaching at the Southern New England Reformation Conference being held at the church I pastor in North Providence, Rhode Island.…
Reading Reflection:
Maria Lin, “The Hidden Cost of Counterfeit Goods.” Real Simple May 2012: p.146 The Confessions, Augustine, Translated and Edited by Philip Burton (Alfred Knopf, 2001) Counterfeit Gods, Tim Keller (Dutton, 2009) I was reading my Real Simple magazine the other…
If we must offend, let it be for the right reasons…
I have posted before (here & here) about my concern over claims made by some that they died, went to heaven, and were miraculously returned to earth. Evangelicals love this stuff. A recent article in The New York Times by Maud Newton,…
Whither the Seminary Model?
My good friend Doug Sweeney at TEDS has just posted a very thoughtful piece about the future of seminary education on The Gospel Coalition website. Sweeney makes some points that are consistent with observations that I offered on this site…
What Pastors Ought To Be Doing
Great counsel from Doug Sweeney on how pastors can best serve God’s people: 1. Our churches and our world desperately need pastors to lead and teach theologically. We clearly can’t rely on families to raise their children up in the…
The Church by Mark Dever
The first chapter of Mark Dever’s important book The Church is available on-line HERE. “I’m not sure that I know anyone who has read more on ecclesiology, from the whole breadth of Christian tradition, than Mark Dever. So, his exegesis…
A Church “Rescue” Plan
Ray Ortlund offers a sure fire way to “rescue” your church in only three weeks: Week One:Walk into church this Sunday and think about how long you’ve been a member, how much you’ve sacrificed, how under-appreciated you are. Take note…
Unsatisfied in a world of hype
Thankfully, last night the NFL draft finally got underway. Since my team, the Indianapolis Colts, had the first pick–due to their awful season which itself was the result of Peyton Manning’s injury–I and other football fans didn’t have much suspense.…