P. Andrew Sandlin on Pope Francis, Christian-Catholic Cobelligerence, and Cultural Witness
For there to be a huge union, there must be huge changes. Papering over differences under the guise of Christian charity is …
Coy, Transgender Activism, Identity Preference, and Hate
Parents sue for refusal of school to allow their son to use female restrooms because Coy identifies himself as a girl. Link …
Beyonce and the Super Bowl
John Stonestreet offers this commentary (Beyonce and the Super Bowl) on Beyonce, the Super Bowl, the objectifying of women, and our culture: …
Recovering the Ministry of Exorcism: 3 Steps
Luke Timothy Johnson lays out a helpful framework for how the church should “practice exorcism.” A few preliminary thoughts: 1) His use …
The Hypocrisy of the Secular Public Crying Out, “Hypocrisy,” Over the Lance Armstrong Scandal
Anthony Bradley offers his take on the whole Lance Armstrong controversy in this post Lance Armstrongs Shame | Acton PowerBlog.. He opines …
Reincarnation Justifies Racism and Sexism
The following excerpt is from The Reincarnation of the Soul by Vishal Mangalwadi, found in the Evangelical Review of Theology, Volume 15 …
In-between Two Kingdom and Neo-Kuyperian Theology
Here is a link to a great post by Kevin DeYoung summarizing the beliefs, strengths, and weaknesses of Two Kingdom theology and …
A Thought-provoking article on health care reform
Last fall, David Goldhill wrote an article that seemed to get a lot of attention. I finally read it this summer and …
No unions, no paid sick days, no layoffs, no unshared profits
Religion and Ethics Newsweekly had a story over the summer about a Cleveland company called Lincoln Electric. Check out the video in …
Book Review of David VanDrunen’s "Living in God’s Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture"
Living in God’s Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture Copyright © 2010 by David VanDrunen Published by Crossway Books …
Compassion Fatigue
Krista Tippett recently interviewed Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times. Kristof has become well-known for his writing about humanitarian crises around …
The Beautifying Effects of the Gospel…or Brush Your Teeth and Chew With Your Mouth Closed
“One of the consequences of our culture’s slide away from the true faith has been a marked rise in Christians making their …
"I want a real chaplain who believes in a real God and a real hell!"
“I want a real chaplain who believes in a real God and a real hell…your uncertainty is making things worse…I need someone …
Righteousness in the Sermon on the Mount
The radical righteousness that Christ explains in the Sermon on the M0unt is tough to understand and just as hard to apply. …
Rick Hogaboam's Sermon Notes on Galatians 2:10 "Remembering the Poor"
These are rough notes, designed really for self, but am posting as promised because I didn’t get to cover everything in the …
The Limits of "Civil Society"
Peter Leithart notes that appeals are often made to “civil society,” which he defines as “private and voluntary institutions distinct from both …
Jennifer Knapp, Larry King, Ted Haggard, and Bob Botsford = Painful Television
I watched Larry King Live on Friday night and was pretty disappointed with just about everything I was hearing, even from “Evangelicals” …
Abortion and Disability
John Piper’s yearly Sanctity of Life Sunday sermon, “Born Blind for the Glory of God,” contained this powerful quote from The Weekly Standard: …
The Elders of Christ Church (Moscow, ID) on Charity
One of the hard things to sort out in the Christian life is how one should respond to need. At what point …
Thoughts on Theonomy, Just Laws, and Living in Two Kingdoms and More from Amos 2:1-3
Amos 2:1-3 1 Thus says the Lord: “For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment, because …
Gene Robinson Quote
Was listening to NPR today and heard part of an interview with Episcopal Gene Robinson, who happens to be openly gay and …
The tricky balance between evangelism and social justice
Matt Harmon of Grace Theological Seminary posted “ten theses for further discussion” from his talk about the relationship between the kingdom of …
American hermeneutics and slavery
After chronicling the Americanization of Calvinist and Methodist theology, Mark Noll in America’s God turns to American biblical hermeneutics, the way that …
Which Is Worse: Waterboarding or Abortion?
[polldaddy poll=1614930] I am not necessarily condoning waterboarding in asking this question. It is just a curious thing to me that the …
Should Christians Participate in MMA, Boxing, Football, Gambling, etc
I was recently asked the following question regarding Paul’s illustrations involving boxing: Just b/c the apostle paul made references …
Doug Wilson vs. Christopher Hitchens Debate, Part 2 of 12
Opening Statement by Doug Wilson
Doug Wilson vs. Christopher Hitchens Debate, Part 1 of 12
Introductions of Doug Wilson and Christopher Hitchens.
A God-Centered Perspective on a Useful Saying
I think that I first encountered the saying “All truth is God’s truth” when reading Mark D. Roberts’ Can We Trust the Gospels?. …
John Piper: "Be Courageous, Mr. President"
Thank you Brother Piper for your powerful words to the president. I stand with you in prayer for him and for what’s …
Hippocratic Oath is Pro-Life
I made mention of this oath in a previous post, but failed to cite where this 4th Century B.C. oath made explicit …
My Letter to President Obama
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 President Obama, I read your comments on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, …
My Response to Obama’s Comments on 36th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
“On the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are reminded that this decision not only protects women’s health and reproductive freedom, …
John Piper's Article, "Lincoln'c Logic on Slavery Applied to Abortion"
On January 12, 2009 Samantha Heiges, age 23, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for drowning her newborn in Burnsville, Minnesota. …
2009 Sanctity of Life + Martin Luther King Jr. Sermon "Rescuing Life by Exposing Evil and Loving Jesus"
http://www.sovereigngracefellowship.org/topical/Life.mp3 I just want to thank the entire congregation for their overwhelming feedback to my sermon. R.C. Sproul has lamented that many …
Sign the Sanctity of Life Petition
Hey all, Mike Huckabee is collecting signatures at his website (http://www.huckpac.com/?FuseAction=Blogs.View&Blog_id=1947) for a “Sanctity of Life Act”. I pray that it will …
A Sit Down with MMA Prospect Cody Ziemer
I had the opportunity to sit down with Cody Ziemer last week and chat about his fighting career. He attends the church …
Act of Racism at Christian University (George Fox)
Here’s a link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26872774/ A cardboard cutout of Obama was hanging from a tree with his head hung in fishwire and the …
Cameron Strang's Dilemma at the Democratic National Convention + Thoughts on Partisanship, Christian Involvement, and Human Rights
Cameron Strang, the publisher of “Relevant” magazine, and son of Stephen Strang (publisher of “Charisma” magazine and books), has had ongoing dialogue …
Mr. Obama, "Why is reducing the number of abortions a good thing?"
Senator Barack Obama stated at the Saddleback Forum that he would work to reduce the number of abortions. I was hoping that …
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Remedy for Declining Membership = Gay, Fornicating, Adulterous Clergy
The PCUSA church has suffered recent decline in membership (http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2008-06-25-presbyterian-decline_N.htm). So what do they do in response to this decline? The denomination’s …
Same Sex Unions = 1st Amendment Tension
NPR has recently published a very informative article analyzing the recent legal battles prompted by an increasing number of states acceptance of …
Common Wealth…moving towards a Global Consciousness, good or bad?
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/0,28757,1720049,00.html Time magazine listed 10 of the most influential ideas at work in changing the world. The #1 idea was …
LeCrae post leads to discussion of Mark Driscoll…My thoughts on Driscoll, Christian Conscience, Unity and More
My initial post (http://endued.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/music-review-of-lecraecalvinist-rapper-getting-crunk-referencing-john-owen-john-piper-and-morewow/) of a music review of rapper LeCrae has generated an interesting conversation centering around…Mark Driscoll. Anyhow, here …
Frozen Embyros: Property? People? Pick the best? Pension?
Nancy Gibbs offers some concise thoughts and concerns with the emerging dilemma surrounding frozen embryos in the March 3rd issue of …
$50 in Loving Hands to Reach Pregnant Moms = Priceless
Not to toot my horn, but I am thrilled at the opportunity to invest $50 to the Care Net Pregnancy …
I Weep, God Weeps, but Why don't Parents Weep over Killing Their Young?-Abortion
I weep when stories like this flash across the news…”newborn found dead in dumpster”, “newborn found floating in river”, and so on. …
The Cure for Abortion??? LOVE
In many churches, including my own, Jan, 20th was deemed “Sanctity of Life Sunday”. We had a representative from a local Care Net …
Thank You Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most courageous Americans to have ever lived. He was used by God to clearly …
Guest Blogger Dan Meyer Writes on Antony Flew and Problem of Evil
Antony Flew There are two articles in the NY Times this morning that make me sick. They are both about Antony Flew …
What's a Fetus Worth?
Jan. 22, 2008 marks the 35 year anniversary of Roe V. Wade. It will also be acknowledged as “Life Sunday” in many …