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William Wilberforce

My wife and I went to see the Wilberforce movie last (it had all the feel of a Baptist Prayer Meeting inside the theater with folks wearing suits and ties and the average age, well, my age!). It was hugely enjoyable,…

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The “Jesus Tomb”

The tiresome story of the “Tomb of Jesus” rolls on, proving once again the eagerness with which unbelief will grasp at anything to believe a lie. Informed responses can be found at the following sites:  Andreas Kostenberger, Ben Witherington, Darrell…

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St Nascarius

America is a great country.  Where else could I turn on the television this week and witness a serious debate about whether the televising of the Oscars last Sunday had adversely affected attendance at Nascar races that day?  It is…

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Dydd Dewi Sant

I’ve been “in class” all day, and my English friend obviously needs some education on the significance of St. David, who bravely fought against Pelagianism in the sixth century. He was a superb rugby player, triumphing in the notorious win at…

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St David’s Day

Just to remind everyone that today is St David’s Day; though I can’t remember of what or of where he’s the patron saint.  I have vague recollections of Max Boyce and Druids in golden wellies, and a most satisfying and…

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J.C. Ryle sez: “Amen, Rick!”

“I charge my readers to remember this. Stand fast on old principles. Do not forsake the old paths. Let nothing tempt you to believe that multiplication of forms and ceremonies, constant reading of liturgical services, or frequent communions, will ever…

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Evensong at Westminster

More chronicles from my just-finished trip to Uganda.  During our layover in London, our little group attended the evensong service at Westminster Abbey.  We wanted to worship, since it was the Lord’s Day, and our flight schedule did not permit…