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
The Culture of Blame January 25, 2011 As most are painfully aware, the recent horrific murders in Tucson have given rise not only to grieving but a lively game of finger-pointing as well. The left blames the right, the
Roe v. Wade... A Poignant Reminder January 25, 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
Thank God for women January 20, 2011 Many preachers--myself included--have lamented the loss of men and manliness in the American true. While this loss is true and lamenting it appropriate, it's helpful to know it isn&
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 15, 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 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMjX-dMOCO0] Dear Ted, Though you do not know me, I hope you do not mind me addressing you by name. Besides, I feel like I
Musings Gentleness, a confession January 10, 2011 I have the password now, so Barry can't kick me off the blog. Thus it's a fine time to come clean: I am not gentle. In fact, I'
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
Book Review: Addictions January 06, 2011 Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave Edward T. Welch ** **Ed Welch is a long-time counselor and faculty member with CCEF (Christian Counseling & Education Foundation). Like many, I have benefited greatly from
Why the Fifth Point Matters January 06, 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