Monthly Archives: October 2008
Bring Your Heart!
Read this encouraging quote from Octavius Winslow. I am challenged at how rare we speak of Christ’s love in this way, choosing instead to speak of an intellectual assent to truth when relating to the love of Christ. We need … Continue reading
Get The Reformation Study Bible!
Good news! Yesterday R. C. Sproul‘s broadcast ministry “Renewing Your Mind posted up a rare offer for a genuine leather Reformation Study Bible (regular retail price is $69.99). Just make a gift contribution of your choice and they’ll send it … Continue reading
Dissonance and Harmony
As I learn the many differences of opinion between well-informed, truth-loving Christians on a wide variety of issues, I’m reminded that truth often appears to be elusive because it is truth. Truth comes from God, who is eternal. Truth is eternal, … Continue reading
Anselm’s Prayer For His Enemies
I thought to share this prayer from Anselm. I don’t think I have any enemies at the moment, but you never know. Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matt 5:9). It’s interesting that peacemakers … Continue reading
Herman Bavinck on Parenting and Education
This is a modified excerpt from chapter two of “The Sacrifice of Praise,” written by Herman Bavinck. For an introduction to Bavinck, a biography can be found here. [Note: My apologies to Gilbert Zekveld, who translated the text into English from … Continue reading
Celtic Christianity?
Elements of Celtic Christianity are attractive to me. Not everything though. I haven’t studied too much about it. Only read a few articles here and there. Not everything is exclusively Celtic tradition, but here are some of my pros and … Continue reading
Serve God, But Don’t Do Him Any Favors
When you hear someone say they will do something “for God” or “for Jesus,” it usually means one of two things. Either they (1) submit to his lordship or (2) they want to do him a favor. There’s a big difference between submitting … Continue reading
Herman Bavinck on Covenant Communion and Baptism
This is an excerpt from chapter one of “The Sacrifice of Praise,” written by Herman Bavinck. For an introduction to Bavinck, a biography can be found here. The mystical union with Christ precedes all blessings . . . The offer and … Continue reading
Belief Versus Assumption
D. A. Carson once observed a common trend in dealing with truth (particularly Christian truths, but not exclusively): one generation believes it, a second generation merely assumes it, and a third generation ends up denying it. When discussing beliefs with … Continue reading
McCain Defends Obama
Things have been getting ugly in politics. I’m still not sure if I’ll vote for Obama or McCain, but in the midst of this election one thing that has disgusted me is how biased people get about this stuff. I … Continue reading
Preaching the Gospel to Myself 