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Systematic Theology Vol. 2 by Douglas Kelly This is my pick for “Book of the Year.” I love the way Dr. Kelly writes. The second volume in his Systematic Theology is beautifully written and well ordered. It is theology the…

This week's Mortification of Spin: Bully Pulpit addresses the issue of battered pastors. Having gone through an experience of battering for several years, it is a topic near and dear to my heart. Take time to listen to the discussion…

In September of 2013 I took vows as a Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Two months later I was officially installed as Lead Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia. For all of this I am…

Last Sunday I continued preaching through the Book of Acts. The sermon is entitled "The Death of Dying" and was taken from Acts 9:32-43. It is the account of Peter's healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabitha. Along the…

Much ink has been spilt over the situation in Ferguson. One article that is particularly worth reading is this piece by Tom Chantry. Dan Philips also made a worthy contribution to the conversation HERE.  I am really enjoying Greg Beale's new…

After wading through some of the less than helpful and, frankly, pandering comments about Ferguson from some well known white evangelical "leaders" I found the peice by Voddie Baucham to be a most necessary corrective. You can read it HERE.…

You won't want to miss the new conference sponsored by the good folks at Mortification of Spin. It is entitled "LOITER." We can hardly wait! When – TBD  Where – A small OPC church somewhere in flyover country.  Cost – $1.25…

I am currently preaching through the Book of Acts. Last Sunday I preached on Paul’s conversion from Acts 9:1-19a.  It’s the sort of text that seems to preach itself. Paul is God’s great object lesson of grace. In his first…

Biologos has as its mission to spread the message that the Bible cannot be relied upon as a trustworthy guide to human origins (or anything else related to creation). If Biologos were an arm of a secular university or agnostic…

I deeply appreciate John Piper. His ministries of preaching and writing have meant a great deal to me over the years. I pray that the Lord will continue to use him to bless His church. I point that out because…