Blogs by Phil Ryken

In response to Carl Trueman's post on 3-10 Yuma, it should also be noted that Brokeback Mountain --with its homosexual love theme -- effectively destroyed the Western as a genre.  This is part of a wider cultural trend: the postmodern... continue

In a recent mailing, Mars Hill Audio worries a little that they are "still something on an unintentionally well-kept secret," and that they "hope to change that in the coming year."If it is true that Mars Hill Audio is a well-kept... continue

Many thanks to Rick for a thoughtful and provocative post on Mother Teresa.  With regard to her nearly fifty year struggle to experience any presence of Christ in her life and ministry, I wish to make one further point about... continue

Although I did not see the whole press conference yesterday, it was encouraging to see Michael Vick apologizing for at least some of the things he did and failed to do in connection with dog fighting (which is rightfully regarded... continue

We were blessed in worship at Tenth last night by a fine offertory (with new music by Tenth's own Jeremy Strong) based on a good hymn text that was new to me: I’m But a Stranger Here Thomas R. Taylor, 1836,... continue

I was pleased this morning to receive a copy of a new guide for personal or group Bible study.  Written by Kathleen Buswell Nielson, the guide is called Proverbs: The Ways of Wisdom.  This book is the first in a... continue

A friend has written to share a helpful quotation from Calvin.  In the 1536 edition of his Institutes, Calvin defends the use of the word "Trinity" and other "extra-biblical" words such as ousia and hypostasis as legitimate terms of art... continue

In an interview published in the July 26 issue of Forbes, New York artist Mako Fujimura says: "I am a Christian. I am also an artist and creative, and what I do is driven by my faith experience. But I... continue

Mark Dever (Alliance Council Member) and Phillip Jensen are teaming up to present a conference called "Gospel Growth vs. Church Growth."  The conference and seminars will take place at Capitol Hill Baptist Church from October 30 to November 1.  Matthias... continue

After a long hiatus, I am returning to the blogosphere.  The Rykens have been on vacation for nearly the last month, and part of my ministry to Lisa and the children is to keep work to a minimum when I... continue