September 2007 Archives

It's no secret that I don't like much classic hymnody and even less many of the contemporary Christian praise songs.  One reason: too sentimental by half.  In that light, I was struck by the following comments made by the late... continue

As CRT isn't around to answer Rick's question, having been rushed to hospital having succumbed to a state of traumatic blindness after seeing a student wearing a `Michael Bolton' tee shirt on the WTS campus (no, Del, don't even ask!), I'll... continue

I am seriously bumming because it is overcast here in Portland, so in my first visit to this lovely city I cannot even see Mt. Hood.  But we had a great morning anyway at the first meeting of the Reformation... continue

John Freeman serves as the director of HarvestUSA, a gospel ministry for people struggling with effects of sexual brokenness.  Happily, the Philadelphia Daily News is running a series of John's hard-hitting columns, available online, starting with "There is a way,... continue

Paul Tripp has begun his tenure as the regular evening preacher at Tenth Presbyterian, following such worthies as Rick Phillips and Aaron Messner.  He opened on Sunday with an overview sermon on the Book of Jonah, which he presented as... continue

I've been inundated all day with emails pointing to the fact that the BBC have confirmed that the three surviving members of LZ are reuniting for a one-off concert in London in November (though I was a little disturbed that it... continue

In light of recent posts, need I say more?  Anyone got Lindsay Lohan's email?  I want to sponsor that remake of Gone with the Wind.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6986727.stm... continue

Given the reputation of Lig Duncan as the evil genius of the PCA, I have been struck recently by his resemblance to an earlier supernatural villain.  I wonder if, perchance, they are related.  I think Ref21 readers should be told:... continue

I see that Phil has revealed his true character by kicking us Wolverines when we are down (or should I say, by blocking the kick?).  And this after I so graciously refrained from finishing a Rick Ankiel steriods post that... continue

As a football fan with a rooting interest for the University of Oregon, I write to ask Rick Phillips whether -- in light of Michigan's disastrous start to the college football season -- he wishes to re-evaluate his position vis-a-vis... continue