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Am I the only one in thinking that Carl protests a little bit too much about Lady Gaga? She seems to make more appearances on the Ref 21 blog than Iain D Campbell.

Recently, a fellow historian at another Christian institution commented to me about the growing number of Presbyterian prophets who make their reputations on the back of bashing evangelicalism, while at the same time being dependent upon the publishing houses and market of evangelicalism to sell...

In the Lord's gracious providence, I recently had the opportunity to travel with my family to my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina to participate in the ordination service of a dear friend (a thrilling experience, by the way). While escaping the 17+ inches of snow that fell on Philadelphia, I...

Ever wondered what really constitute the cultural differences between Europe and America? It is often said that one is more secular than the other. After all, compare this American pastor with this European self-help guru . Of course, the difference is also sometimes seen in terms of the Americans...

Yes, you're thinking about Valentine's Day. But, before you know it, the snow will melt, the temperatures will climb above freezing, spring will be here, and pomp and circumstance will fill the air. What will you get for grads? I have just the book to recommend. I just came back from speaking at...

Seeing Levy's expose of Trueman's alleged greed led me to call my old friend to hear his side of the story. His claim is that, upon arrival at Paddington, Levy took him not to the greasy spoon breakfast place he usually frequents in the Smoke but to a rather trendy wine bar. There, the barman, one...

I have just finished reading Chris Braun's book, When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search (Moody). I thoroughly recommend it. Even if you are not involved in a search, or are not being searched, this book defines what ought to be central. Every pastor and potential search committee should get hold...

On Sunday night I was preaching on the other side of London. For all the talk of urban ministry and the need to plant in city centres nobody ever talks about the traffic. Two hours to travel 8 miles!! If all of creation is moving towards living in a city someone has to sort out the congestion. One...

A few years ago, I taught a course on Jonathan Edwards at London Theological Seminary. I saw Stephen Nichols on the roster, thinking it was I. Turns out, it was a student named Stephen Nichols. Stephen, who grew up in London and was a member of John Stott's church, was beginning his PhD work. He...

First, the Reformation 21 Department for Creative Ridiculing of the Faithful wants to scotch rumours that this person is the product of its members' fevered imaginations. Yes, it is true: he embodies all of the things Trueman most admires: the soul patch (or `imperial' as Michael Haykin likes to...