The Justification Landscape – Reformed Forum February 22, 2011 [http://reformedforum.org/ctc162/]What I’m about to say isn’t hyperbolic: I appreciated every single sentence uttered by Pastor Mark Garcia in this Christ the Center interview. As someone who has
Hodge Podging February 18, 2011 Regarding Hodge, a while back a dear friend brought to my attention the carefulness with which Charles Hodge developed the doctrine of limited atonement in comparison to others who are a bit more
Prayer as a Way of Walking in Love: A Personal Journey – Francis Chan February 15, 2011 [http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/conference-messages/prayer-as-a-way-of-walking-in-love-a-personal-journey] Pastor John Piper said that Francis Chan’s message at the 2010 National Conference
Suddenly February 11, 2011 Amen to Jared's post below. I'll answer his ending question with a post of my own that I had been contemplating. ~~~~~ Like an unsightly jagged scar across a face,
Corinthian Head Coverings Leadership Interview with Bruce Winter – 9Marks February 07, 2011 [http://www.9marks.org/audio/understanding-bible-and-ministry]I love it when I meet a new, biblically astute theologian. By “new” I don’t mean someone who has freshly emerged from seminary,
Out of Season February 03, 2011 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/robins-in-snow.jpg] Though we still did not receive the amount the weather reporters guaranteed us was coming (this cartoon [http://www.worldmag.
A Time for Every Purpose February 02, 2011 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/clock.gif] On Monday I spoke at my grandmother's funeral, which was more difficult than I ever anticipated. She was 94 and
Arminianism An Arminian Conundrum January 29, 2011 Let’s be honest, texts like 1 Timothy 2:4 and 2 Peter 3:9 pose a challenge to the doctrine of unconditional election. And Arminians love to remind Calvinists of this fact.
Vignetting January 26, 2011 In December we discovered a feral cat had taken up residency with our pet cat in our garage. I never knew there are whole websites devoted to this problem, but now I know
Roe v. Wade... A Poignant Reminder January 24, 2011 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O68MByaMVdM&feature=player_embedded#!]
Desiring God Interview with Tim Keller January 24, 2011 [http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/interviews/dg-live-with-tim-keller-part-1] While situated in a black leather chair in the comfort of his living room, Pastor Tim Keller answers a
Plasticity January 20, 2011 In my church study sits a coffee cup, the contents of which looks like about a dozen Silly Putty eggs were cracked open and plopped in there. The big wad of putty was
Musings on Gentleness January 17, 2011 Jared’s confession about his journey to gentleness got me thinking, but before I follow that path let me just say: the Jared I know is a big softie and wouldn’t be
TGC Los Angeles Conference Q and A – D.A. Carson January 14, 2011 [http://thegospelcoalition.org/resources/a/qa]I think it’s safe to say that nearly everyone has weighed in on N.T. Wright. There are those who adore the man. And there are,
A Pastoral Letter to Ted Williams January 11, 2011 Dear Ted, Though you do not know me, I hope you do not mind me addressing you by name. Besides, I feel like I do know you as I join the millions of
Should Abortion Be Illegal? – Alan Shlemon vs. Cicili Chadwick January 08, 2011 [http://apologetics315.blogspot.com/2010/10/alan-shlemon-cecili-chadwick-debate.html] I never cease to be amazed at what I hear from the mouths of pro-choice advocates. Never wavering from calling
Why the Fifth Point Matters January 05, 2011 I had lunch recently with a four-point Calvinist. He knew I was a five-pointer and asked why I believed in "Limited Atonement"—the one point of the five with
Depressing Research January 05, 2011 10% of Americans (27 million people) are on antidepressants, a number that doubled in the decade from 1996-2005. Before I comment further, please take the following quiz, answering the statements TRUE or
Three Problems of Evil – Peter S. Williams December 28, 2010 [http://apologetics315.blogspot.com/2010/12/three-problems-of-evil-by-peter-s.html] There are countless lectures and sermons addressing the subject of evil. And as you would imagine, and probably already
Dogged Praying December 28, 2010 The Lord knows that my faith weakens often in offering a particular ongoing prayer request. So recently He sent me help to get on my knees and beg anew. Perhaps it may help
The Future of Atheism: Beyond the Question of God – Point of Inquiry December 19, 2010 [http://www.pointofinquiry.org/the_future_of_atheism_beyond_the_question_of_god/] I’m drawing attention to this particular podcast for one simple reason: It provides a glimpse into the ambitions and
Q and A With John Piper and Conrad Mbewe – Rezolution 2010 December 14, 2010 [http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/interviews/q-a-with-john-piper-and-conrad-mbewe] I’m usually not a big fan of Q and A sessions. No wait, I take that back.
Ramblings October 15, 2010 Reading a book called Breath, which tells the incredible tale of Martha Mason. Martha, a fellow Tarheel, spent over sixty years in an iron lung. She had an incredible spirit, seen in such
Hiding Ourselves September 23, 2010 Is it not easier to hide who we are than who we are not? * To disguise our selfishness is but the work of a moment, whereas the lack of a generous spirit is
On Qu'ran Burnings September 10, 2010 Because of what the Bible teaches, I do not think the pastor in Florida, who appears to be vacillating on whether to burn Qu'rans or not, should do so. Why? Well,
