While fearing that this continued discussion may start to seem, well, tortuous, I want to respond to some mail that asked for an exegetical defense of my claim that Christians should oppose torture. Let me give a brief one, which…
Yesterday NBC TV confirmed that it is planning to air footage from Madonna’s “Confessions” tour in which Madonna wears a crown of thorns and is mounted on a mirror-laden cross while she is raised up from the stage. NBC, which…
I am delighted to say that Rick and Sharon Phillips will be giving a seminar on dating and relationships at Tenth Presbyterian Church on September 29 and 30. Presumably most readers of this blog are familiar with Rick’s excellent teaching…
A second principle for racial reconciliation from Dolphus Weary: “Reconciliation efforts must be intentional. True reconciliation is a marathon, not a sprint. Intentional steps must be taken to reach out to those who are racially different.” This principle provides a…
Well, it’s not the first time a lot of dust got kicked up in Regensburg (church history anyone?), but the Pope has surely done it this time. John Piper offers these helpful remarks and suggestions.
[NOTE: PAUL HELM SENT ALONG THIS COMMENT FOR THE BLOG. IT IS POSTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR UNDER DEREK’S NAME FOR SIMPLICITY’S SAKE] Derek Thomas’s excellent piece on the emotional life of Christians reminded me of this bit of Augustine, who…
Phil, thinks for the helpful exchange and helping me (and others!) think through these things. BTW, our friend Thabiti Anyabwile has a thoughtful post this morning on what “race” does not explain.
In response to Justin Taylor’s recent rejoinder (“Race and Responsibility”), I agree that the concept of covenant should not be applied to relationships beyond the proper biblical boundaries. One thinks, for example, of the destructive ways that covenant was allied…
Last week I received the latest issue of The Messenger, which is a newsletter published by Mission Mississippi. Under the leadership of Dr. Dolphus Weary, Mission Mississippi seeks “to encourage and demonstrate unity in the body of Christ across racial…
Tony Reinke’s “The Puritan Study” series over at The Shepherd’s Scrapbook is an excellent help for pastors wanting to incorporate Puritan literature into their devotional diet and ministry preparation.
