A Place I Once Called Home
We were remembering, and celebrating in the perfect location for us. Not the easiest, but the best. In those
Book Review: Goodnight, Ark by Laura Sassi
A night on the ark in the midst of a devastating flood might not seem like an ideal bedtime story. Parents should remember to distinguish this from the Biblical count and not have a haughty spirit towards this fun children’s book.
Commentary on the Barmen Declaration: Sixth Article
It may perhaps surprise the church that its freedom lies in its commission. A slave to none as the slave to all.
Effectual Vocation
What would you do today if you knew that Jesus were to return this afternoon? Calvin replies that he would do exactly what he would do any other day, just as Paul encouraged the Thessalonians to continue in their callings with excellence in view of Christ’s return (2 Thess. 3:1–13).
Christ in Proverbs 8 & 16
19 “My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,
And my yield better than choicest silver. - Proverbs 8:19
Book Review: Victory Through the Lamb by Mark Wilson
In conclusion, Victory Through the Lamb is a fascinating blend of eschatological/hermeneutical positions rarely seen together. For individuals beginning to question their Dispensational upbringing this effort by Mark Wilson will be an immensely helpful read. Individuals holding to an Amillennial or Postmillennial view will be unsatisfied with Wilson’s treatment of the resurrections in Revelation 20 (194).
Book Review: Christianity and Developmental Psychopathology (editors Kelly Flanagan & Sarah Hall)
In many ways, the persistent instruction and emphasis on child development supports and encourages the covenantal approach of Reformed theology. The consistent application of these psychological concepts to the themes of children as divine gifts, respected persons, and spiritual agents (9-10) should provide value to both clinicians and even courageous pastors and parents.
The Spirit of a People
First, our love for God's law is included by election. Second, this election is both corporate and individualistic.
Book Review: George Müller by Joan Ripley Smith
“I have known my Lord for fifty-two years, and there has never been a single day that I have failed to get an audience with the King.” (116)
King David's Poor Theology
I laughed. I laughed at myself. I laughed at my religiosity. I laughed at how "theological" I thought I was being when addressing song lyrics.
Book Review: Reading the Apostolic Fathers by Clayton Jefford
Apostolic Fathers is an outstanding resource for those interested in studying the early church fathers and their important documents. Despite being little more than an introduction, the outlines and evaluation of important imagery facilitate great progress for personal study.
Book Review: 1 Samuel For You by Tim Chester
In conclusion, 1 Samuel For You is outstanding. Laymen and pastors alike should own this small, easy to address resource while studying 1 Samuel.
Wedded Disasters
Okay, so my wife had this more or less sweet list of eight facts about our married life over the last eight yrs. Of course I knew/recalled all of them but these aren't the first things that come to my mind when I think about the last eight years of our marriage. So here are the eight things that come to my mind.