I have posted on a number of things, even offering a veiled criticism of overly zealous political bloggers. I accused Rodney Trotter of writing Blondie lyrics. I outed Sean as a fan of country music. Nay, I have spoken widely…
Our God is a storytelling God. Much of the Bible is narrative, and a lot of that narrative is something that would give our children nightmares. I was 18 years old when I first read the story of the Levite’s…
I had lunch yesterday with a dear friend who knows a thing or two about economics. He’s an accountant by profession and I couldn’t resist asking him a few pointed questons about “the economy.” I uttered a few soundbites: “Did…
Fit for a King: Convocation Address at Reformed Theological Seminary Some of you who looked at the title of my address may think I have been co-opted by the development department. That is not the case. I would like for…
My wife asked me a question. She was wondering why my posts, and only my posts, have this nonsense heading. I’m not sure of the answer, at least not entirely. It could have something to do with my Luddite past. …
I see Phil Ryken is busy posting. I have a theory as to why, and it has to do with Lancaster County air. Phil paid us a visit this past weekend, speaking at my church’s, Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA), fortieth…
Several readers have asked for comment on Europe’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) — the atom smasher located near Geneva at CERN (the European Centre for Nuclear Research). The new facility, which started operations earlier this month (although some recent electrical problems could…
Like Carl, I have a warm appreciation for Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. On a personal and biographical note, the book had a very important influence on my father’s theology and discipleship when he was in college and trying to sort…
I am just back from preaching at anniversary services at Melbourne Hall Evangelical Free Church in Leicester. The most famous occupant of its pulpit was its first minister, F.B. Meyer (of whom a recent biography by Bob Holman was published…
A new issue of Themelios is now online. Be sure not to miss Don Carson’s editorial (on the relationship between the gospel and deeds of mercy) and Carl Trueman’s article on The Second Most Important Book You Will Ever Read.
