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The Canons Of Dork #51 For May 2, 2026
From Glory To Glory: The Story Of Christ In Psalms 15–24 (Part 16): Psalm 24:3–10 And The King’s Exaltation (Part 2)
The previous installment in this series reflected on the significance of making an entrance. We see in Psalm 24 the importance of an entrance before God since God’s presence is where blessing is found forevermore. In considering Psalm 24:1–2 about God as . . . Continue reading →
From Glory To Glory: The Story of Christ In Psalms 15–24 (Part 15): Psalm 24 And The King’s Exaltation
What is, at least in experience and emphasis, the pivotal moment in a wedding ceremony? When the bride enters and walks down the aisle. What is the most discussed aspect of our culture’s superficial awards ceremonies? The red carpet. What is the . . . Continue reading →
Review: The Anxious Generation: How The Great Rewiring Of Childhood Is Causing An Epidemic Of Mental Illness By Jonathan Haidt
Very few books, at least those that are uninspired, truly blow my mind and prompt immediate change in my lifestyle. Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, however, sent me spinning almost every time I sat down with it. What I learned not only . . . Continue reading →
From Glory To Glory: The Story Of Christ In Psalms 15–24 (Part 14): Psalm 23 And The Shepherd During Death’s Shadow
Good reasons undergird why we might want to have bodyguards in uncertain situations. Some circumstances could feel troubling if we were on our own. These same circumstances feel much safer if we happen to have along with us a huge guy carrying . . . Continue reading →
From Glory To Glory: The Story Of Christ In Psalms 15–24 (Part 13): Psalm 22 And The King Forsaken For Your Sake
In 1815, the Duke of Wellington led his British army against Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo. As Wellington defeated his enemy, the British attempted to send a message back to England using a system of light signals. Because of a . . . Continue reading →
The Canons Of Dork #50 For April 4, 2026
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Review: Reclaiming The “Dark Ages”: How The Gospel Light Shone From 500 To 1500 By Iain Wright and Yannick Imbert
On-ramps are really important for merging safely and easily into fast-moving traffic. Where I live near Detroit, the merging lanes at the end of on-ramps are shockingly short, often leaving a sense of dangerous urgency to find a place to fit comfortably . . . Continue reading →
Covenant Theology Is Basic To Your Christian Life
How do you relate to God? Since the triune God is truly transcendent, what binds us to him that we might know that he is near to his people? We long for certainty and assurance to know that our God is with . . . Continue reading →
In Contrast To 1689, The Old Testament Covenants Apply Christ and His Benefits Proactively
Among some representatives of 1689 federalism, this dialectical tension wherein the covenant of grace both communicated Christ’s benefits and was not administered ends up breaking the wrong direction. Although the covenants of the old economy “carried the promise of another covenant,” they . . . Continue reading →
Review Roundup: Covenant Theology (Part 3)
The covenant theology roundup continues with part 3. Continue reading →
Good Works Matter Because They Are Fruit On A Growing Root
Good works matter because they are the fruit growing on the root of love. After all, God created humanity as an act of love toward us. He made us to glorify and enjoy Him. By ruling creation in righteousness, we would have . . . Continue reading →
The Canons Of Dork #49 For March 7, 2026
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Review: Mere Christian Hermeneutics: Transfiguring What It Means To Read The Bible Theologically By Kevin J. Vanhoozer
How do we understand the Bible? And should Christians not all agree about how to do so? Given Scripture’s clarity, we might think the answer is an obvious yes! The church’s history, however, tells a different story. The transition from the medieval . . . Continue reading →
From Glory to Glory: The Story of Christ in Psalms 15–24 (Part 12): Psalm 21 And The Victorious King
One thing I have realized about home repair projects is that the whole job is not done just because you finish the job you set out to do. You may complete the main task, but cleanup is still a feature of a . . . Continue reading →
Review: Conceived By The Holy Spirit: The Virgin Birth In Scripture and Theology By Rhyne R. Putman
Christ is the heart of the Christian faith. God the Son became incarnate. In assuming a true human nature, God the Son is the man Jesus Christ. His work for our salvation is all-encompassing of every moment of his incarnation. Reformed churches . . . Continue reading →
The Canons Of Dork #48 For February 7, 2026
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The True Continuing Church
When John Henry Newman said, “To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant,” his basic argument was that if you look at the early church and compare its doctrine and practice to Protestantism, you will observe that the early . . . Continue reading →
Why Good Works Matter
Why do I exist? Who am I supposed to be? Questions of identity touch the heart of our human condition. They also broach some of the most challenging issues of the modern period. We need to know what it means to be . . . Continue reading →
Great Lakes Reformed Conference 2026: Wisdom, Guidance For The Journey With J. V. Fesko
The fourth annual Great Lakes Reformed Conference is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, March 21, 2026. This half-day event in Farmington Hills, Michigan, packs in three educational sessions on the topic of Wisdom, Guidance for the Journey. Dr. J. V. Fesko . . . Continue reading →