September 2010 Archives

Whenever the first fall chill graces the air and the smell of molting leaves comes swirling in, there is one thing that my mind inevitably turns to: college football.  Having graduated from an institution in the venerable Southeastern Conference, Saturdays... continue

So, it is official: Stephen Hawking's The Grand Design has shot to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Over on Tim Challies' blog, you can read Edgar Andrews' review of the book. Andrews is the author of Who... continue

Some information about a new church work in Scotland is available here. The website also includes a recent video about the work which can be viewed here. ... continue

News from our friend, Steve Burlew at Banner of Truth Trust,What: Reformation Mini-ConferenceDate: Friday, Oct. 29Time: 6:45 p.m.Place: Grace Baptist Church, Carlisle, PASpeaker: Dr. Sinclair FergusonFor attendees there is no cost, registration, or need to RSVP, and there will be no offering... continue

Let's be honest nobody but nobody likes criticism.  The words from a church member 'I'd like to meet up with you to talk about something' strike fear into every pastors heart.  Immediately you think (well I do) I'm in for... continue

Jordan J. Ballor, over at the Acton Institute, offers a thoughtful response to my piece on work and dignity.  Many thanks for this; it contains much food for thought.... continue

Early in His ministry, Jesus addressed a crowd of people who were Bible readers. And it appears they were even Bible lovers. But they missed the main point. Jesus is unsparing in His criticism, saying, "You search the Scriptures because... continue

I confess that I am reeling from the fact that, at an age when I was still reading books with titles like Biggles Beats the Boche and comics where crowds of German soldiers, screaming words like `Achtung! Achtung!' and `Ze... continue

12 years old and reading Barth!  Are you kidding me Liam?   I am certain that there is nothing to do in Scotland hence how you've produced so many preachers and theologians, kids go the library and say 'have you got the... continue

I was encourged by Carlton's report on the Westminster conference on Scripture (and only wish he'd reported Carl's spicy comments). It made me reflect on my own expereince of the outworking of a deficient view of the Bible's authority. The first... continue