I had intended to start my writing this year by waxing eloquent about Bruce Springsteen; but events have overtaken me, and meditations on `the Boss’ will have to wait for a month or two. In fact, it was another icon…
At the risk of being labeled a musical snob, I venture a comment or two on one of the twentieth century’s greatest composers, the centenary of whose birth we celebrate this year–Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975). He is to music…
I always try to act surprised, but when my children give me a gift, I can usually guess what it is. Last year’s Father’s Day proved to be no exception. My suspicions were first aroused when Jack made the following…
I always try to act surprised, but when my children give me a gift, I can usually guess what it is. Last year’s Father’s Day proved to be no exception. My suspicions were first aroused when Jack made the following…
Reformed Christians are notorious for recommending books, myself included. Over the years, I have had dozens of conversations about the Reformed faith, which, in many cases, have ended with a book suggestion. I have, on select occasions, even gone as…
The tercentenary celebration of the birth of Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) was the occasion for a perfusion of literary endeavors, the most exciting being George Marsden’s monumental biography; numerous articles; and a plethora of conferences. The fruit of one such gathering,…
posted by Ligon Duncan Folks, sometimes God acts through his people in such a way to reduce us to a heap of praise to him for his kindness. There are so many kindnesses that have been directed to the Christians…
I start with a shameful confession. I belong to a family which regularly watches the frightful drivel called American Idol. All I can plead in mitigation is that my children are avid followers of the program; and both sons compensate…
I want to speak with you about the single greatest threat to romantic love in America today, and possibly in human history. I refer, of course, to the ready availability of internet pornography. Nearly ten years ago, before I had…
I want to speak with you about the single greatest threat to romantic love in America today, and possibly in human history. I refer, of course, to the ready availability of internet pornography. Nearly ten years ago, before I had…
