Blogs by Rick Phillips

Wow, my post on Bob Jones and fundamentalism has provoked a large reponse from readers -- almost all of it helpful and constructive.  Carl has also offered some insightful comments immediately below.  I would respond to Carl by saying that... continue

Tim Challies has written a review of Naomi Wolf's article on the dangers of pornography on his blog.  Not only are her comments worthwhile, coming as they are from a third-wave feminist, but Challies own comments are important.  It is... continue

Another reader has chimed in with the info that Bob Jones University is not an Arminian institution, and that in his belief there is not a single Arminian on their university and seminary faculty.  Well, that's good news.  So I... continue

I had a reader marvel that there are no Reformed Christian schools in Greenville, where I live (based on my entry below).  Actually, there are.  The problem is that they are way out of our price range (especially with 5... continue

Having moved to Greenville, SC, one of the big decisions has been where to send our children to school.  This year we have a fifth, fourth, and second grader (with two more raring to take their turn).  We really are... continue

Earlier this month, I attended the annual Christian Booksellers' Association (CBA) in Atlanta to do a booksigning and interviews for my new book Jesus the Evangelist.  It was my first trip to CBA and I am extremely grateful to the... continue

I think the greatest danger to Trinitarian worship in at least American evangelicalism is the oft-cited "Jesus-only" phenomenon.  Instead of worshiping God, we say that we are "worshiping Jesus."  Now, we should worship Jesus, but not only God the Son. ... continue

I just received my copy of B.B. Warfield: Essays on His Life and Thought, edited by Gary Johnson.  Having read the introduction and perused the contents, I look forward to benefiting from this timely book.  Not only will this study... continue

I'm not sure that the best way to look at career choices is to place the discussion into the obedient/disobedient framework, but rather into the wise/unwise framework.  Now, there are career choices that are simply sinful, but few Christians are wrestling... continue

Last night, Sharon and I decided to veg and watch a movie after the kids went to sleep.  We pulled out the video of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.  As many of you know, this is a charming, funny movie... continue