May 2007 Archives

For anyone in the UK, Dr Mark Dever will be addressing the 2007 Theology for All conference in London, UK on 22nd Sept. Details and Booking here: www.theologyforall.orgOK, it's embarrassingly clear that the standard of speaker has dramatically declined since... continue

I found this link on Dave Strain's website to another old pal, David `Robbo' Robertson, on YouTube.  The meek shall inherit the earth; but Dundee ministers will sell their books on YouTube.  Frightening enough to have Dave R's blog out... continue

I see that my old mucker, Dave Strain, has responded to Tony's blog on Scottish church unity -- though he seems to think it was I who really posted it.  What can I say?  Reports are that `the Gent' is... continue

Don listens as Tim makes a point.Our friend and fellow ref21 blogger, Justin Taylor, has already drawn attention to the Gospel Coalition Conference held at Trinity in Chicago last week. Here. Here. Here.... continue

The call for the negotiablity of psalmody in the Free Church of Scotland as an ecumenical gesture has left me perplexed. Granted, the situation in Scotland is dire; and the institutional disunity of evangelical Protestants a scandal. Further, I write as someone with great... continue

Sometime this summer, Barry Bonds -- who plays outfield for the San Francisco Giants -- will become Major League Baseball's all-time leading home run hitter.  Few will cheer, however, because Mr. Bonds's alleged steroid use and lack of interest in... continue

. . . on Memorial Day, 2007.Remember the men and women who have given their lives -- in some cases valiantly -- to gain and protect our religious freedom in America, which is a gift from God.Remember the many faithful... continue

The Free Church Assembly has come to an end, London FC minister, Dave Strain, my old pal and perennially pessimillennialist (at least as far as the FCS goes) has a good -- and `strain'gely optimistic analysis of the week on his blog: www.lifetowardsgod.co.ukThe big... continue

Thanks to Phil for his announcement of the Board's wonderful decision to extend Pete Lillback's tenure as President of WTS.And a personal appeal: can we keep the picture of Francis Beckwith on my Wages of Spin column?  How can I... continue

Sunday was a marvelous day of worship at Tenth Presbyterian Church, with the ordination of Jonathan David Olsen as Assistant Minister for City Outreach.  I heard Jonathan's membership interview ten years ago, when he first came to worship with us... continue