The Crook in the Lot: Part III
WHY GOD ALLOWS SUFFERING This passage began with a call to consider the work of God. As we contemplate the way that he works in the world, he teaches us the right way to live. We learn to praise God…
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Summer Reading
Two months left, still plenty of time to get some reading in. I wanted to be compliant, though late, with Derek’s request to report on our summer reading list. And, now that Rodney Trotter’s on my trail, I need allies. …
Summer Reading
A while back, someone started us off with a list of their summer reading. Seeing that I didn’t finish last summer’s reading, I’m being a little less ambitious this year. But here are a few things I’m enjoying or hope…
PRTS – Joel Beeke – Calvin for the 21st Century
This year the reformed world has seen a number of books and conferences related to the life and work of John Calvin. For instance, Derek and I will be participating in the “Calvin 500” in Geneva next week. Of course, many…
Cynicism at the Las Vegas Airport
For the record, I have never been to Las Vegas, nor intend to go–unless, the PCA ever plans to hold GA there. Then, I will become a ruling elder at my church, and, then, I will go. As for now,…
Feel His Pain
Trueman is too hurt by Justin’s link to criticism of Rachel Maddow to respond himself, and so asks simply that we feel his hurt as he processes the pain. And as to Steve Nichols and his criticism of CRT’s cynicism…
Hypocrisy as the Unpardonable Sin
Joe Carter, at the First Thoughts Blog, has a thoughtful post on the difference between hypocrisy and moral inconsistency. (Be forewarned, Carl, that the link contains criticism of Rachel Maddow, which I know will cause you to be disappointed, hurt,…
The King of Pop Is Dead, Long Live The Apostle
I always knew it, Carl harbors deep conspiratorial suspicions regarding the media. So fundamentalist. It took the death of Jackson to bring them to the surface. Alas, my reflections on the death of Jackson took a different turn. I was…
Consider Christ in Affliction: An Open Letter to True Believers
Dear believer, I desire to write you about something with which you are well acquainted: affliction. Much has been written on affliction by our forebears. A good part of it you have known for a long time. For example, you…
The Crook in the Lot: Part II
Two Dangers That Lead to Destruction It is one thing to say that we believe in the sovereignty of God, but another thing to live that out in a world that often seems meaningless. No sooner has the Preacher told…