Blogs by Carl Trueman

Interesting article in the British Independent.  Of course, Protestantism has its own charlatans, from pedlars of prosperity doctrine to those who fly first-class round the world and stop at the best hotels to lecture the rest of us on --... continue

No, Derek, I would never criticise the Welsh in a sermon.  My mum taught me never to mock those born in less fortunate circumstances than myself.I assume, Del, you missed my Luther talks because, like all let-bygones-be-bygones Welshmen, you were rooting in... continue

Two excellent articles on the impact of pornography on the ministry (and, by extension, on Christian lives in general):William Shishko, `The Perils of Pornography on the Internet' in Ordained Servant 15 (2006); the journal is available via www.opc.org.  Like the... continue

Ho hum.  Rick's post indicates that the `quantity versus quality' distinction between America and Europe is alive and well.  Never mind the quality, feel the width.On baseball, the English equivalent would seem to me to be `rounders.' Same bat, same... continue

I agree with Phil re. pornography but think the problem must also be seen not simply in terms of the categories of lust and exploitation of women.  These are surely only part of the story.  The need for constant change and variety... continue

Despite a previously poor cultural track record which includes such low-points of Western civilisation as Derek Thomas, Swansea, and Shakin' Stevens (Excuse me, boyo, but his album `Whole Lotta Shakey' was much underestimated, wasn't it? -- ed.), Wales has upped its game... continue

It's no secret that I don't like much classic hymnody and even less many of the contemporary Christian praise songs.  One reason: too sentimental by half.  In that light, I was struck by the following comments made by the late... continue

I've been inundated all day with emails pointing to the fact that the BBC have confirmed that the three surviving members of LZ are reuniting for a one-off concert in London in November (though I was a little disturbed that it... continue

In light of recent posts, need I say more?  Anyone got Lindsay Lohan's email?  I want to sponsor that remake of Gone with the Wind.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6986727.stm... continue

This morning, my PA (knowing my love of Westerns) told me that a `new' Western is about to come out, starring Russell Crowe (is that how you spell it?) and some guy of whom I have never heard.  The title? ... continue