There are three great idols that all ministers must tear down daily cast into the fire for scrap: buildings, bodies, and budgets. These are the three things that almost invariably come up in conversation with pastors and, I must confess, I’ve too . . . Continue reading →
There is a good deal of talk in contemporary evangelicalism about the rise, nature, and effect of so-called “postmodernism,” a movement in architecture, literature, philosophy, and religion associated with a circle of French writers such as Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida. In . . . Continue reading →
If we change the terms “country” to Christ and “battle school” to church… (HT: Blackfive)
Videos by independent film maker Anthony Parisi.
In the 1950s, children listened to radio serials, weekly episodes of superman or other heroes. As part of these programs incentives to listen, such as a super-secret decoder ring, were offered. In my childhood the radio serials were replaced by cereal boxes . . . Continue reading →
In the modern culture wars (Kulturkampf) the accusation is frequently made that one side or the other is guilty of “Nazi tractics” or “Nazi ideology.” This charge is made with such frequency that it is bound to lose its force. One reaction . . . Continue reading →
The human capacity for self-delusion is endless. It began mysteriously with Adam’s un-coerced choice to make covenant with Satan rather than to keep the covenant of works that God had made with him. Since that time things have not improved. In the . . . Continue reading →
Here is the Q & A session of this year’s faculty conference. We had some fun while answering questions and clarifying some of the points made in the various talks.
Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image (Gen 9:6; ESV). I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it . . . Continue reading →
Like everyone else in America it’s been hard to turn away from the story of Manti Teo. Was he the victim of or the victimizer in an elaborate hoax? Time may tell. One aspect of this episode that interests me is the . . . Continue reading →
In all the conference business I almost forgot to say happy birthday to the catechism. On 19 January 1563 the catechism was approved by a synod in Heidelberg. Here are resources on the catechism. Heidelberger Katechismus 1.Was ist dein einziger Trost im . . . Continue reading →
I have a special affection for CFA because of their food and because of their stand on the Sabbath. They still believe in the Christian sabbath. I mentioned it to a couple of their employees who were on campus serving lunch and . . . Continue reading →
Great to see WSC grads Jon Moersch and Austin Britton. The latter has recently been ordained and installed as pastor of Calvary OPC in La Mirada, CA and the former is now pastor of Trinity OPC in San Clemente, CA.
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The 2013 conference begins! If you’re not here you can follow live online.
As a follow on to the recent post about what confidential information pastors should (or shouldn’t) share with their wives, it seems worth spending a moment thinking about the idea office. In this sense it refers to functions and particularly to duties. . . . Continue reading →
