You only treat ideas fairly when you listen to the people who hold them. Toward that goal, I found McDurmon’s book to be helpful.
Fear in Apologetics
This, of course, is not to ignore the truth of the gospel, the reality of sin, or the necessity of repentance. However, it will help us to honor God by honoring His image in all men.
Book Review: Dogmatics in Outline
His usage of the Heidelberg Catechism throughout his exposition provides great historical light and reveals that many of his insights are not novel.
Far Too Crude
If I were to reflect, I would admit that I have now been in almost five years of "constant, silent discussion" with Barth.
Law & Gospel: Yes & No
For Lutherans, these two words (revelations from God) are "law" and "gospel." As an avid reader of Karl Barth, I imagine these "two words" to be "yes" and "no" (2 Cor 1:17-19).
Birthday Bean Slideshow
Today our house will celebrate the birth of Judah Markus Torrey. He is commonly known as "the Bean" in our household due to his sonogram picture. He turns three today. And these are some of his most excellent pictures.
drag & drop / dec. 28th
the backpack fell off in the sand
and it was too dark to pick it up again
Baptism as the Basis of Christian Life
For neither Lutheran nor Reformed Theology can baptism remain a past event. It is a perpetual identity that makes demands upon the believe.
Study on Loss
it is astounding,
it is grotesque,
that nature abhors a vacuum so.
Special Gentile Miracles
The special miracle here is not the removal of leprosy. Christ healed the Samaritan to the degree that he recognized not only his new found health but the healer.
A Funeral Sermon for a Friend
On May 17th, I was informed that Chuck had requested I "preach" at his memorial service.
Book Review: Compassion
The length and tone of the book encourage completion and frequent re-visiting.
Bet It All On The Favorite!
Next year little ones, Lord willing, next year. And it'd be wise to bet something on the favorite!!
Regarding Compassion
"You serve a savior whose heart was broken by the needs of people. And whose body was broken for their good. Something is broken in your heart if you say you are passionate about the truth while being uncompassionate towards people." - Joshua Mack
Throw Out All the Words
This is a slow crafting of God in our image — and such a god is not the True God.
Faith is Trust
God's revelation is unquestionable. There remain no agnostics or atheist among the revelation of God.
Watching a Child
She shares more secrets: both of joy and pain,
with turtles than with them.
Splitting Hairs over Civil War
This is the blockbuster we all deserved. I can't wait to watch it with my kids.
