September 2008 Archives

While I was in London I met up with my good friend Gary Brady.  Gary has written some fine books and his latest, What the Bible Teaches about Being Born Again , is a welcome treatment of the subject.  Great... continue

In case some of our readers may have missed it, the August sermon series at The Oaks Fellowship in Red Oak, Texas, featured four messages on four books by Theodor Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss).  "Sometimes we get way... continue

According to The Sunday Times (9/14/08), the British government has incorporated Islamic law into the British legal system by establishing five sharia courts.  The judgments of these courts are now enforceable with the full power of British law, running all... continue

Here's a blog interview I just did with bluesman Steve Nichols.... continue

The guys at Beginning with Moses (a helpful site out of the UK on biblical theological matters) recently did an Interview with Vern Poythress on Biblical Theology. The interview is in conjunction with Dr. Poythress's introductory Survey of the History... continue

  It's all very well for Trotter to boast of a free copy of Steve's new book, Getting the Blues. Nice one!  But i bought my copy mate just to add to Steve's 401K! Now, my claim to fame... continue

In a recent radio program with Ligon, we were talking about a hymn by the Anglican Bishop, William Walsham How (the hymn was, "O Word of God Incarnate"). In the course of our conversation we came across this quotation (cited in... continue

Edinburgh based publishing house, Birlinn, has recently published an excellent and accessible biography of John Knox. The author, Rosalind Marshall, has established herself as the historian of Scottish Queens, and John Knox features in the story of several of them.... continue

While fast asleep in my office yesterday, I was rudely awakened by the advent of Steve Nichols and son (who then raided my chocolate bowl; he needs to know there's no such thing as a free lunch.....).  Steve handed me... continue

More insights into Matthew 10 this morning as Thabiti (and correctly spelled this time!) Anyabwile continued his missions address at RTS Jackson this morning. Among the gems were the following: "Ease or diss-ease is not the measure of how much... continue