May 2009 Archives

On the recommendation of Peter Hastie, I obtained a copy of Kurt E Marquardt's Anatomy of an Explosion: Missouri in Lutheran Perspective, an account of the amazing confessional resurgence in the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in the 1960s and 70s. ... continue

Hmmm.  The usually sane Spectator has clearly lost the plot here. A sad day in the history of journalism when such a misleading and inaccurate report is published in such a prestigious organ. Ref21 readers need not worry: Trotter Minor... continue

Further to Phil's recent comment regarding A. N. Wilson's "slow return to faith," a reader has suggested that we point you to the full article in the New Statesman, here.... continue

A student brought this news story to my attention.  What is it with these "non-sectarian" established churches that they find orthodox Christianity to be so problematic when it comes to getting people interested in -- ahem -- orthodox Christianity?  First... continue

Trueman must be in Oregon. I recall the occasion to which he refers vividly (and, by the way, the best dinner EVER!). At first I thought my name was being dragged into the Miss California debacle. I'm pleading innocent, having... continue

At dinner with some friends in the Pacific Northwest last night, I discovered that I had been preceded a few months ago by Derek Thomas who, in addition to rubbishing my taste in music, had strangely omitted to mention to... continue

Our friends at Christ the Center have recently interviewed Eric Alexander and it can be heard here.... continue

Mrs Peel just sent me this link on a whole new branch of doctoral studies: here.  Should restore the confidence in the system of any who feel that the post-Thatcherite Gradgrinds of this world are turning education into a downgraded,... continue

Justin has an interesting blog on a new book here.    So China is the future after all........ continue

With many relatives in the Highlands and Islands, it is interesting to see this proposal for covering the many vacancies that exist in these areas.  What fascinates about the article, however, is the claim that live video link will mean... continue