Back to School
I have always been a huge fan of Luther and especially of his pastoral advice, especially the comment he made to the effect that no Christian should ever think they have so mastered the ABCs of the faith that they…
Category Postcards from Palookaville
The most broken vow of all
What is the most broken vow in the church? The wedding vow? Divorce rates among Christians are high, but rates of breach of this vow are probably higher still. Ministerial vows to preach the gospel? Conservatives in mainline denominations…
The most broken vow of all
What is the most broken vow in the church? The wedding vow? Divorce rates among Christians are high, but rates of breach of this vow are probably higher still. Ministerial vows to preach the gospel? Conservatives in mainline denominations…
Dawkins is right etc
A friend has drawn my attention to two articles in the Daily Telegraph (my, you know you are getting old when you start to say `Amen’ at the end of articles in the DT). The first concerns Richard Dawkins, who…
Dawkins is right etc
A friend has drawn my attention to two articles in the Daily Telegraph (my, you know you are getting old when you start to say `Amen’ at the end of articles in the DT). The first concerns Richard Dawkins, who…
Sein ohne Leben
The UK has altered its guidelines regarding the matter of assisted suicide, and this in a way which places more emphasis upon the motivation of the agent. It does not legalise mercy killing and, as the Director of Public…
Sein ohne Leben
The UK has altered its guidelines regarding the matter of assisted suicide, and this in a way which places more emphasis upon the motivation of the agent. It does not legalise mercy killing and, as the Director of Public…
Indecent Exposure
I wish I could claim to have written the article to which Justin links. The point is so obvious — that Mr Woods owes us (i.e., everybody but his wife and kids) nothing — it is sad sign of the…
Indecent Exposure
I wish I could claim to have written the article to which Justin links. The point is so obvious — that Mr Woods owes us (i.e., everybody but his wife and kids) nothing — it is sad sign of the…
Phil Ryken is Guilty
To any who have missed it, Wheaton College has just appointed Dr Phil Ryken as its new President. The story was/was not leaked (depending on your perspective) by Christianity Today yesterday. You can read the blog and comments thread here.…