Blogs by Stephen Nichols

Happy Reformation Day everybody.  If Chile can celebrate it than we certainly should too.   Here are two quotes to think about as you remember October 31, 1517.  The first is from Luther, the second comes from the Lutheran hymnal/service... continue

My heading is back!  The Microsoft nonsense lives again.  And this after the technocrats promised it was fixed.For those of you keeping score:Technocrats = 0Luddites = 1... continue

Disclaimer: I'm not into sports. I first learned the Phillies were even in the World Series on Sunday. No kidding. Nevertheless . . . Just thought I'd send a friendly note out to all of those fans of other (loser)... continue

Two weekends back I was in Starkville, Mississippi, attending the Johnny Cash Flower Pickin' Festival.  Now that needs some explaining. Johnny Cash was arrested in 1965, May 11 to be exact, for picking' flowers from the home of the Copelands... continue

I've been attending a very engaging Sunday School class this quarter on Ephesians, taught by John Light, an associate pastor at our church.  This past Sunday we were reviewing chapter two and chapter three.  To impress upon the remarkable nature... continue

Speaking of prodigality, I'm off to hear Brian McLaren tonight.  (Okay, you have to admit that's funny.)  I've never heard McLaren, never seen him in person.  Two Fridays back I heard Phil Ryken speak--for the record, not a prodigal.) Last Friday I... continue

I have posted on a number of things, even offering a veiled criticism of overly zealous political bloggers.  I accused Rodney Trotter of writing Blondie lyrics.  I outed Sean as a fan of country music.  Nay, I have spoken widely... continue

My wife asked me a question.  She was wondering why my posts, and only my posts, have this nonsense heading.  I'm not sure of the answer, at least not entirely.  It could have something to do with my Luddite past. ... continue

I see Phil Ryken is busy posting.  I have a theory as to why, and it has to do with Lancaster County air.  Phil paid us a visit this past weekend, speaking at my church's, Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA), fortieth... continue

While I was in London I met up with my good friend Gary Brady.  Gary has written some fine books and his latest, What the Bible Teaches about Being Born Again , is a welcome treatment of the subject.  Great... continue