No More Unto the Breach
Much to the disappointment of many good friends I have made the decision to remove a critique I posted last week of a troubling podcast. I was naive. Actually I feel quite stupid. When I saw the charges…
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A Plea to My Fellow PCA Pastors
I am a convert to Presbyterianism. I came running from the vague and confusing world of broad evangelicalism. For several years prior to my taking vows in the PCA I, like so many of you, read quite a bit…
Don’t Miss This
There is still time to register for the Blue Ridge Bible Conference on March 31-April 1, 2017. It promises to be a wonderful time. The theme is God Has Spoken and our speakers are Greg Beale, Johnathan Master,…
Trueman on the Reformation
When you get a chance watch or listen to the lectures from Carl Trueman delivered at The Master's Seminary during this year's January term. You can access the Youtube channel HERE.
Good Talks and a Good Book
When you get a chance, listen to Carl Trueman's excellent messages from the Mid-South Men's Rally at First Presbyterian Jackson. Also, our own Aimee Byrd's new book No Little Women has received high praise from Tim Challies. You…
Your Pastor is a Sinner
It sounds obvious I’m sure to say that your pastor sins. The Scriptures demand such recognition after all. And certainly experience confirms that no pastor has escaped the curse of original sin. Yet I wonder if we have…
Never stop raging against death
Phillip Jensen has written a powerful reflection on the appalling ugliness of death and the hope of the life to come. The essay was written in light of the death of Jensen's 16-year-old grandson Nathan. We expect old people…
Reducing the Risk of Child Abuse in the Church (1)
Once again many of us are talking about the dread evil of child abuse. As recent history proves, churches are vulnerable to predators and must, therefore, take serious measures to protect their children. This means churches must heighten their…
My Favorite Books of 2016
Two books occupy my “best book of 2016” position: 1. Brand Luther by Andrew PettegreeThis is the story of how Martin Luther transformed a small backwater town into a publishing power house. It is about Martin Luther. It is…
My Favorite Books of 2016
Two books occupy my “best book of 2016” position: 1. Brand Luther by Andrew PettegreeThis is the story of how Martin Luther transformed a small backwater town into a publishing power house. It is about Martin Luther. It is…