How Ecclesiastes Saved My Christian Life
Ecclesiastes has saved my Christian life too many times to count. In the summer of 1999, this sometimes vexing book—perhaps the black sheep of the Christian canon—was the only book of sacred Scripture...
11 Sep 202323min
What Is the Sin of Acedia and How Can Christians Combat It?
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up - Galatians 6:9. Acedia - the sin of sloth or laziness -- is the enemy of moral achievement an...
4 Sep 202331min
Books and Authors Who Influenced Me, Part 2
Last week I went through ten authors and a number of books that have shaped my life and thinking. I include the full list below. This quote from Neil Postman highlights the significance of reading. O...
28 Aug 202320min
Books and Authors Who Influenced Me, Part I
W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy and The Pursuit of God. Blaise Pascal, Pensées, many editions. I prefer the Penguin ed. See also the collection The Mind on Fire. Carl Henry, God, Revelation, and A...
21 Aug 202330min
Why Christians Should Be Conservatives and Conservatives Should Be Christians
Liberty cannot be established without morality, nor morality without faith— Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America. I. What is Christianity? A. Ultimate reality: an infinite-personal, triune, ete...
14 Aug 202342min
Why You Should Celebrate the Hollywood Strike
Given the strike of Hollywood actors and writers, it is an apt time to reflect on our use of media and entertainment. A quote from Neil Postman’s class book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, can guide us. ...
7 Aug 202331min
Six Enemies of Apologetic Engagement
The evangelical world today suffers from apologetic anemia. Despite the fact that holy Scripture calls believers to give a reason for the hope we have in Christ (1 Peter 3:15; see also Jude 3), we sad...
24 Juli 202320min
A Cheat Sheet on Conservatives and Liberals on Values and Issues
The following is not meant as a nuanced treatment of the subject. Notice the title "Cheat Sheet." I originally wrote it for a friend who is just getting interested in politics. So, please don't howl i...
17 Juli 202310min
