January 2008 Archives

I wonder too if the drift to Rome isn't caused by the dramatic loss of a sense of humour in Protestantism.  Frankly, Catholic writers seem to have more fun most of the time; and humour is a great way of... continue

I think the attraction of Rome is in large part generated by the fact that one needs a reason not to be Catholic, and that the classic Protestant reasons for not being so have largely vanished -- three of the... continue

It certainly is remarkable to witness such core evangelical institutions as InterVarsity and Urbana now showing openness and (is it possible?) even turning to Roman Catholicism.  But I think that with hindsight, we can see at least some of the... continue

Here. And here. And here.... continue

"In a wide-ranging interview, the Canadian Anglican theologian J.I. Packer talked with David W. Virtue about the state of the Anglican Communion at the Anglican Mission in the Americas (AMiA) Winter Conference in Dallas, Texas."Note this line in particular: "Liberal... continue

Today I received an anonymous prayer card from someone who was at Tenth Presbyterian Church yesterday for worship.  The card asked us to pray for a baby whose heart is failing and may need a transplant.  The baby's parents are... continue

Anyone who wishes to respond to Rick Phillips's stirring call to family worship will find a helpful resource in Terry Johnson's recent publication, The Family Worship Book.  In addition to a rationale for family worship and helpful hints for getting... continue

Today I received an anonymous prayer card from someone who was at Tenth Presbyterian Church yesterday for worship.  The card asked us to pray for a baby whose heart is failing and may need a transplant.  The baby's parents are... continue

Anyone who wishes to respond to Rick Phillips's stirring call to family worship will find a helpful resource in Terry Johnson's recent publication, The Family Worship Book.  In addition to a rationale for family worship and helpful hints for getting... continue

I'm just on my to Taiwan to teach Koreans about the puritans (how they love the puritans! It's their experiential theology that appeals to the Asian mindset, or should I say, heart-set?). Anyway, here's a weekend puzzle to think about:If... continue