September 2005 Archives

Stephanie Coontz, in a recent New York Times Op-Ed piece (July 5, 2005), made the point that conservative proponents of marriage have had a rough time lately. Facing pressure in this country by some states which have or may soon... continue

"In da Bginnin God cre8d da heavens & da earth."-Genesis 1:1 The above translation of Gen.1:1 is taken from the hippest new version of the Bible to date. Does the language look familiar? Well, it might for some of you.... continue

I'm at that age in life when many people I know are having babies. I've moved beyond an endless stream of wedding invitations of a few years ago to the more recent endless stream of birth announcements. My wife recently... continue

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... continue

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... continue

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... continue

One of the questions recently asked from the floor of the local PCA Presbytery inquired as to the candidates' favorite theologian(s). Calvin was understandably excluded from potential answers, leaving some to wonder if the candidates would then fumble a bit... continue

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... continue

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,... continue