I. The Eclipse of Heaven Sometimes you can see a trend by noting the exception. In his well-regarded book How (Not) to Be Secular, the philosopher James K. A. Smith observes that the Reformation’s celebration of the theological significance of…
I. The Eclipse of Heaven Sometimes you can see a trend by noting the exception. In his well-regarded book How (Not) to Be Secular, the philosopher James K. A. Smith observes that the Reformation’s celebration of the theological significance of…
Paul Tripp felt it necessary to comment on the breakdown in the marriage between Tullian Tchvidjian and his wife, Kim. I understand that Tripp is a counselor with a lot of experience, and a sort of expert that many look…
Human flourishing “Human flourishing” is a cultural catchphrase that can be overheard in the hallways of corporate America and in the institutions of public and private education. In recent days, human flourishing has served as a warrant for doctrinal and…
This question is more difficult than you’d think. One of the first things you discover is that commentaries are often answering questions no one is asking. A fringe benefit of commentaries is they help you clarify what you don’t think.…
The pressing matter coming out of this year’s General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) was the Personal Resolution on Civil Rights Remembrance. The assembly decided to postpone this resolution to the coming year in order to allow reflection…
Parts one, two, and three of this series can be found here, here and here ~ Mark McDowell, the Editor I Even the best of us find it hard to think clearly about peace, because so much of our life is absorbed by conflict – conflict…
Parts one, two, and three of this series can be found here, here and here ~ Mark McDowell, the Editor I Even the best of us find it hard to think clearly about peace, because so much of our life is absorbed by conflict – conflict…
Rick Phillips has stirred me from my slumber! I would want to argue the exact opposite, that far too many expository commentaries are being published. I don’t know if I am alone in thinking this, but, if you buy three…
A recent baptismal service in our church made a profound impression on our four year old daughter Kaitrin. Much to our joy, she began asking questions about baptism on the way home from morning worship, and has brought the subject…
