March 2009 Archives

News has filtered out that our own Sean Lucas has received and accepted a call as the Senior Minister of First Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi (PCA). Brian Chapell released a formal note offering his congratulations on behalf of Covenant Seminary... continue

David Robertson sent me this link today of a recent interview he did on Premier Radio in London with the atheist blogger, Adrian Hayter. The program lasts 90 mins or so but what is interesting is the level of ignorance and... continue

Former WTS Academic Affairs Avenger, Emma Peel, sent me this link on Friday, with the comment that it was `beyond parody.'   Other than the fact that there is a link to Chuck Norris (and no link to Chuck can... continue

I had the great pleasure today of being present at the presentation of a Festschrift to my good friend and esteemed colleague, Manny Ortiz, a delight only matched by having lunch with him and his family,  The book, Globalization and... continue

At the end of the month, March 30 and 31 to be exact, the University of Glasgow will be hosting a conference on Edwards in Scotland.  I can't believe I missed this.  Anyway, here's the schedule: 9.30-10.00  Registration (Atrium, Wolfson... continue

"From moral weakness of spirit, from timidity, from hesitation, from fear of men and dread of responsibility, strengthen us with courage to speak the truth as our ministry requires, with the strength that can yet speak in love and self-control;... continue

I am very high on the latest book by Steve Nichols, with Eric Brandt: Ancient Word, Changing Worlds.  Simply put, it is the best, clearest, and most reliable historical overview of the doctrine of Scripture for a contemporary audience. ... continue

My artist friend, Ned Bustard, at Square Halo Books and World's End Images has come up with a great way to celebrate the New Calvinist milestone of recognition in Time.  He's set up four designs that can don t-shirts, mugs,... continue

Well, Saturday saw some sanity return to the ranks of international rugby.  The Calcutta Cup returns to its rightful owners; and the Irish slay the Red Dragon at the Millennium stadium.  The theodicy question relative to the most glorious of... continue

The Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College currently features a show of art by the contemporary Chinese artist He Qi (pronounced huh-chee).  He Qi's vibrant paintings (color on paper) feature scenes from the stories of the Old and New Testament. ... continue