When we are critical of others, we are in it for one of two reasons. We are either critical because we are loving them, and are seeking their best interest, or we are critical because we are loving ourselves, and are seeking some way to compete effectively with them. This means that our criticism is …
Jesus Walks Right By This
We have been noting that this meal is a meal with Christ and, as such, it is similar to the meals He would eat during the time of His earthly ministry. And one of the characteristics of the meals He had during His earthly ministry is that they drew criticism from the pious. “And when …
True Members
INTRODUCTION:Paul now moves into a discussion of body life—a theme he treats in detail elsewhere as well (1 Cor. 12-14). This body life is organic and alive, and is not to be confused with simple administrative organization, although it is organized. With living organisms, the organizational principle arises from below, and is not imposed externally. …
We Have Come to Expect It
Our Father and God, You have established Your Church as a royal priesthood in this world, and so we intercede for the nations of men now, confessing on their behalf so that the grace of Your forgiveness will soon be extended to them all. Father and God, we confess that we have become a openly …
Like a Bear With a Sore Head
So then, Ron Paul was the surprise winner of the CPAC presidential straw poll, and herein lies a lesson . . . for somebody. He came in first by a long shot, Romney second, and Palin third. It may soon start to sink in on establishment republicants, who want to “harness” all that tea party …
Sarah Palin and Personal Loyalties
This will be a hard one to explain, but let me just put it out there anyway. Those who have followed the political threads on this blog will know that I like and respect Sarah Palin. This is not to say that I believe she is necessarily equipped to be president, but my reservation at …
Mathison Channels Newton
Keith Mathison contributed the next article for Tabletalk, and it was a pippin. The article is basically a reprise of John Newton’s great letter to a friend “On Controversy.” Assuming the truth of your position, and your ability to win the argument, there are still other considerations. As my father puts it, there is a …
Jokes I Need to Tell While They’re Still Legal
HT: Right Mind
“Stop n’ Go” Atheism Pack
I was very pleased to see Chuck Colson review the movie Collision. That’s fun . And for those just getting up to speed, American Vision has a little “stop n’ go” atheism pack. Here .
Death Metal and Twilight
We have really enjoyed seeing the response to the video clips we have been putting up at CanonWIRED . It is also interesting to see which topics Reformed evangelical Christians are most focused on — and judging by the number of views, the answer would appear to be death metal and Twilight. So here is …