June 2008 Archives

Freddy and the Typewriter

Article by Carl Trueman June 2008

A friend brought a fascinating article on the internet to my attention. You can find it here.It's worth reading for a number of reasons, not least the image of a virtually blind Nietzsche banging away at an early typewriter and... continue

This is worse than having to wait for the next installment of Battlestar Gallactica

Article by Derek Thomas June 2008

Has anyone solved Tim Challies' test yet? It's been driving me crazy! I know some of these but can I identify them? I've been saying, "I know that one, it's... Oh, what is it called again?" Can you do it?... continue

Top 5 Commentaries on books of the Bible

Article by Derek Thomas June 2008

Our friends at Ligonier have drawn my attention to Keith Mathison's blog entry on the Ligonier website in which he he posts the first of what looks like five blogs on the best commentaries on Matthew's Gospel. Check it out here.... continue

Leadership Interview Series

Article by Justin Taylor June 2008

C.J. Mahaney, Jeff Purswell, and Joshua Harris discuss "The Pastor and His Soul" in their latest Leadership Interview Series: "Pastors are obviously called to care for the souls of others, but how does a pastor make sure that he is... continue

The Great Shatner

Article by Rodney Trotter June 2008

To those who think that Canada is second only to Wales in being culturally challenged, here's a once in a lifetime chance to pose your questions to the greatest living Canadian, sent to me by one of Her Majesty's subjects... continue

Back from the PCA GA

Article by Ligon Duncan June 2008

Don't want to be too PCA-centric, but Sean, Rick, Phil, Derek, Jeremy and I spent some time in Dallas at the PCA General Assembly this last week (June 10-13), and the week was quite encouraging in a number of ways. Derek... continue

What's missing in most churches

Article by Ligon Duncan June 2008

Avery Willis, who was one of six candidates for the presidency of the Southern Baptist Convention (Johnny Hunt won, more on that later), told Associated Baptist Press . . . "The thing I see missing most in the churches I... continue

The Outsiders

Article by Stephen Nichols June 2008

Thabiti, since you and I aren't at the General Assembly this week and everyone else is, let's say we find a B B King concert to go to. Game? We outsiders have to stick together. (This, of course, doesn't mean you,... continue

Ryken thinks the gospel more important than life itself

Article by Derek Thomas June 2008

Just listened to Phil Ryken preach the evening sermon at the PCA Genernal Assembly in Dallas. His text was Acts 20:24 in which Paul tells the Ephesian elders that testifying to the gospel of the grace of God is more precious... continue

Morgan, Ryken, and the Crucified Christian

Article by Thabiti Anyabwile June 2008

Until a few days ago, my vocabulary didn't include the word "apotheosis." I'm afraid saying "apotheosis" where I grew up would get you beaten down for the rest of the school year. Though I can't say apotheosis, I do know... continue

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