Trivial Messiahs
Watching clips from the Steve Jobs memorial at the Apple HQ, I was struck once again by how we have imputed messianic significance to him. For sure, he made my long distance running around the suburbs of Philadelphia less tedious…
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Reading Reflection:
Tim Blackmon, (Sept/Oct, 2011). The Dangerous Act of Hospitality. Modern Reformation Magazine, Vol. 20, #5 , 41-42 What a great issue Modern Reformation put out this month! In this article, Blackmon gives a passionate case for why Christians especially should…
On becoming less…
“Rejoice in the good of others, though it eclipses your light, though it makes your parts, your abilities, and your excellencies dimmer in the eyes of others. Were it not for the eminence of some above you, your parts perhaps…
Lessons from and questions for the seeker church
Kevin DeYoung has written a thoughtful reflection on James Emory White’s new book, What They Didn’t Teach You In Seminary. Dr. White is a mega-church pastor who happens to be in sympathy with seeker church movement. He is certainly an…
New Christmas Music
Keith and Kristyn Getty have released a Christmas CD – Joy: An Irish Christmas.
Throw the book at them
2011 is the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible. The impact, both religious and cultural, of this event would be difficult to hyperbolize. Please take time to listen to Carl Trueman’s excellent lecture “Throwing the Book…
Trueman on Throwing Books
Click here for the audio of Dr. Trueman’s (excellent) lecture on the King James Bible, given at Westminster Seminary’s Library yesterday. The title alone should whet your appetite: “Throwing the Book at His Enemies: King James I and His Bible”
The OPC: Definitely not Frankie Howerd
Fans of the late, great Frankie Howerd will remember his catchphrase, honed while playing various Roman slaves with names like `Lurkio’ drawn almost straight from Plautine comedies: `Nay, nay, thrice nay!’ Well, as John Muether, the OPC Historian, has just…
The OPC: Definitely not Frankie Howerd
Fans of the late, great Frankie Howerd will remember his catchphrase, honed while playing various Roman slaves with names like `Lurkio’ drawn almost straight from Plautine comedies: `Nay, nay, thrice nay!’ Well, as John Muether, the OPC Historian, has just…
Sunday’s Sermon
On Sunday I preached part 3 of our current series The Mission. It is entitled “One Lord” is taken from Matthew 28:16-18. You can listen to or download it HERE.