July 2008 Archives

I so appreciated Steve's post on the continued usefulness of the "evangelical" label. Thinking about historian David Bebbington's four-fold identificiation of an evangelical (biblicism; conversionism; cruci-centrism; activism) can be helpful here; it is striking that Steve's list contains them all,... continue

One of the many lessons we're hoping our kids learn is the standard one on not being selfish.  A hard lesson for them, especially since I am so selfish my self.  We all are.  I was reminded of this yesterday... continue

Amazing times.  Reformed Man Today is leading with a report from Britain's Independent that the Pope is riding to the rescue of Rowan Williams.  You can read the story here.Apparently, Benedict XVI has warned Anglicans not to split over the... continue

Over the past few days, on my personal blog, I've been posting quotes from L. Gregory Jones and Kevin R. Armstrong's book, Resurrecting Excellence: Shaping Faithful Christian Ministry (you can find these here, here, and here). This morning I finished the... continue

My friend Eric Redmond has published an excellent blog on Obama and the election.  I have no vote (much to the relief of many Ref21 readers, I am sure -- though, bizarrely, I still pay tax in a nation founded... continue

John Piper sends his regards.... continue

Rowland Ward weighs in. Here.... continue

I asked Tim Challies for a list of summer reading:   You asked me to talk a bit about my summer reading, so here goes. My reading tends to fall into three areas loosely defined as serious, review and fun.... continue

One of the hardest things for me, as well as the students whom I serve, is to discern accurately our own gifts and callings. Attending to God's own guidance in that process of discerning is particularly challenging. However, it is... continue

Andy Naselli writes:It's finally up and running: www.TheGospelCoalition.org. Here are a few features to check out: Resources: This links to audio, visual, and written resources by TGC council members. For example, check out the resources for D. A. Carson and... continue