Blogs by Rick Phillips

2008: The Church in Developing Nations

Article by Rick Phillips January 2008

Derek asks what we think is the most important issue for the church in 2008. I would answer that for the entirety of the Church -- that is, the worldwide church -- the most important issue is that we see... continue

The Salvation of Covenant Infants

Article by Rick Phillips January 2008

Justin linked on his blog to my post below regarding our recent loss of a baby. A woman named Christie commented on her desire for biblical support for my confidence in the salvation of our lost child. There must be... continue

Losing Our Baby

Article by Rick Phillips January 2008

Last month, my wife and I experienced a loss that many others have endured. In the eleventh week of her pregnancy, our little baby died. It was our sixth pregnancy and first lost child. And it deeply grieved our hearts.... continue

We'll Have to Pray to Make It

Article by Rick Phillips December 2007

I was delighted by our church's recent decision to increase our budget by something like 23% for coming fiscal year. Now, there is some context for this. The 2007 budget involved a scaling back, as the church began the year... continue

Story or History?

Article by Rick Phillips December 2007

Thanks, Phil, for sharing Paul Tripp's description of the Bible as a story with God's annotated notes. I think that is a good way of putting it. But I have started to use 'story" less and have been using the... continue

Christmas Contextualization at Tenth Pres

Article by Rick Phillips December 2007

In an effort to keep up with urban church contextualization trends, I have learned that the pastoral staff at Tenth Presbyterian Church has really gotten into the Holiday Spirit. It's funny how you just can't take your eyes off of... continue

Lewis and Analogy

Article by Rick Phillips November 2007

I have to weigh in on Phil's side regarding Narnia. It certainly is true that C.S. Lewis had some doctrinal problems (I find this is a fairly common thing when a very accomplished person comes to faith later in life). ... continue

Music and Christian Culture

Article by Rick Phillips November 2007

Noll's article is an excellent topic for discussion. I thought he hit on a number of important issues, a few of which prompt some comments from me.I particularly appreciated his comment that "singing is a deeply rooted expression of culture." ... continue

Either Rome or Geneva

Article by Rick Phillips November 2007

Scott Clark reports a fascinating but entirely predictable progression in the Reformed world's theological rift these days. The axiom holds true: one is moving either in the direction of Rome or of Geneva.You also have to give Scott credit for... continue

Lunch with Mitt Romney

Article by Rick Phillips November 2007

Okay, it wasn't a private lunch, but there weren't all that many of us there, either. Gov. Romney was in Greenville yesterday and I attended a Q & A forum with lunch. I suppose winning the South Carolina primary is... continue

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