Category Postcards from Palookaville

In this, the first of a short series on the discipline of confessionalism, I want to make the point that confessional Christians are those who are disciplined by their confession.  What do I mean by this?   Take an elder in…

In this, the first of a short series on the discipline of confessionalism, I want to make the point that confessional Christians are those who are disciplined by their confession.  What do I mean by this?   Take an elder in…

I hate to acknowledge that Paul has ever said anything worthwhile but I believe his last post is on target, both theologically (a surprise) and (by and large) in terms of grammar, syntax and spelling (thanks to Gibby for that,…

I hate to acknowledge that Paul has ever said anything worthwhile but I believe his last post is on target, both theologically (a surprise) and (by and large) in terms of grammar, syntax and spelling (thanks to Gibby for that,…

I have no time whatsoever for American sports, least of all the tedious posing that is ‘football,’ but Hans Madueme has drawn my attention to a very thoughtful analysis of the Superbowl by Covenant College professor, Matthew Vos.    You can…

I have no time whatsoever for American sports, least of all the tedious posing that is ‘football,’ but Hans Madueme has drawn my attention to a very thoughtful analysis of the Superbowl by Covenant College professor, Matthew Vos.    You can…

I recently had the privilege and pleasure of spending a week with the Boys from Brazil. It was a most fascinating time. For many years now I have heard stories of how the Lord is doing great things in this…

I recently had the privilege and pleasure of spending a week with the Boys from Brazil. It was a most fascinating time. For many years now I have heard stories of how the Lord is doing great things in this…

Paul’s post on elders and accountability is most apposite.  One of the elements which the recent celebrity culture in American conservative evangelicalism has fostered is the unspoken conviction that the primary ministry of a church leader does not take place…

Paul’s post on elders and accountability is most apposite.  One of the elements which the recent celebrity culture in American conservative evangelicalism has fostered is the unspoken conviction that the primary ministry of a church leader does not take place…