Trueman and Gaga
Am I the only one in thinking that Carl protests a little bit too much about Lady Gaga?She seems to make more appearances on the Ref 21 blog than Iain D Campbell.
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Carl Trueman, C. S. Lewis, and the ‘Devil Ransom Theory’
For this my inaugural post as a Ref21 blogger, I want first of all to thank Derek Thomas and Jeremy Smith for their gracious invitation to join this august group. Although I’m sure I won’t be able to match either…
On Being Afriad of Virginia Woolf (and art pastors)
In the Lord’s gracious providence, I recently had the opportunity to travel with my family to my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina to participate in the ordination service of a dear friend (a thrilling experience, by the way). While escaping…
Why I Believe in the One Great Heresy
Why I Believe in the One Great Heresy In the evangelical churches of today, there are numerous great heresies which one holds at one’s social and cultural peril. If you do not agree with the ordination of women, you are…
The Differences Between Europe and America
Ever wondered what really constitute the cultural differences between Europe and America? It is often said that one is more secular than the other. After all, compare this American pastor with this European self-help guru. Of course, the difference…
Gifts for Grads: Make College Count
Yes, you’re thinking about Valentine’s Day. But, before you know it, the snow will melt, the temperatures will climb above freezing, spring will be here, and pomp and circumstance will fill the air. What will you get for grads? I…
Justification and the Literary Imagination
The function of the literary imagination is to incarnate meaning in concrete images, characters, events, and settings rather than abstract or propositional arguments. To use the formula of Dorothy Sayers, the imagination images forth its subject, and in turn it…
Justification and the Literary Imagination
The function of the literary imagination is to incarnate meaning in concrete images, characters, events, and settings rather than abstract or propositional arguments. To use the formula of Dorothy Sayers, the imagination images forth its subject, and in turn it…
What really happened?
Seeing Levy’s expose of Trueman’s alleged greed led me to call my old friend to hear his side of the story. His claim is that, upon arrival at Paddington, Levy took him not to the greasy spoon breakfast place he…
Pastoral Search Committees
I have just finished reading Chris Braun’s book, When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search (Moody). I thoroughly recommend it. Even if you are not involved in a search, or are not being searched, this book defines what ought to…