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Check out this great video on this faithful servant of Christ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhXFiAB-9qg

When I was a little bit younger, I used to have the habit of talking to myself. Out loud. In public. I was never really loud. But I would often have a conversation with myself--sometimes it was as I was working out something, like directions when I was lost; sometimes it was when I did something...

As has been widely reported, the Scottish government is due to make a decision on the redefinition of marriage in Scots Law any time now. It was thought that the decision would be taken this week, but that did not happen. Political maneuvering means that the decision may wait until after...

Readers here may be interested to note that Joel Beeke has entered the blogosphere. Those wishing to follow may find him at Joel Beeke: Doctrine for Life . At the moment he is mainly blogging a couple of preaching tours. Enjoy!

Apparently York University was hit by lightning last week. In and of itself, that fact may be of minor meteorological interest; but given that the General Synod of the Church of England was meeting there to discuss the possibility of ordaining female bishops, some have turned it into a matter of...

Not long ago, the good Dr Trueman took up the question of why the label 'Reformed' is more often associated with Baptists than with Presbyterians. I appreciated the irenic tone of Carl's answer (appreciably and appreciatedly different to the caustic and dismissive attitude of some others), and I...

C.M. (Brent) Come, merciful and mighty God, And break these hearts of stone: Your word the heavenly instrument, The power yours alone. These stubborn wills conform to yours; To feeble minds give light; Put fire into these empty hearts; Exert your gracious might. Give life where death is ruling now...

The latest in EP's Bitesize biographies is a lovely 144 pager on Francis Schaeffer . Mostyn Roberts does a great job recounting the biography of the man and also giving a main outline of his thought. Its an honest book and I found it more realistic than some of the other biographies of Schaeffer...

Before Dr Trueman lifts his battered hindquarters out of the saddle to engage with Graham Harrison and Peter Lewis, might I offer a brief sop to his troubled soul? I happened to be present when Graham Harrison delivered his material on the book, and - in his defence - his aim, while undoubtedly...

There have been two reviews of Engaging with Lloyd Jones by two of the Doctor's good friends. The first by Peter Lewis who is the minister of Cornerstone Church, Nottingham and who preached at Lloyd Jones' memorial service is largely positive. On the other side is Graham Harrison a close friend of...