Introduction: It is worth mentioning at the outset that Barak was a great hero of the faith, and not a timid man at all. He was no coward, and he won a great battle on behalf of the people of Israel. ...
57 Deborahs
Wesley and Bethany
The book of Ruth is widely regarded as a biblical love story, beginning with the deep loyalty of Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi. We heard that loyalty expressed in the Scripture reading just a moment ...
Who Frogmarches Whom?
Introduction: There have been some interesting doings back there on the East Coast. My friend Nick Solheim gave a speech to the Boston College Republicans. Apparently someone in the upper reaches of ...
Yes, Context Matters Quite a Bit
Introduction: In one sense, this chapter of Campbell's is inoffensive in that it is chock full of Christian advice and counsel. In another sense, that is one of the most offensive things about ...
An Open Letter to President Trump About Heaven
Dear Mr. President, Greetings in the Lord. Thank you for your service to our country. As I have noted the various comments you have made about Heaven, I have felt burdened to write to you. I decided ...
Why Candace Should Stop Connecting Dots
Introduction: In today’s installment, I do not wish to address any particular conspiracy theory. Rather I want to talk about the conspiratorial mindset. This is a mindset that results in a particular method of reasoning, and it is a method that is prevalent enough these days for us to start making some noise about it. …
Them Apples
Background Richard Land Really Should Have Had: This is the kind of meme that floats around, as you might already know. It appears to represent the extent of Richard Land's research. For your sake, ...
The Failure of Big God Theology
Introduction: https://twitter.com/douglaswils/status/1974579181527986609 Last week a random thought occurred to me, and so naturally I thought I should share it with the world, or at least the ...
Brent and Christiana
We are assembled here in the name of Jesus Christ, and this means that we are assembled here in the presence of God. This is a Christian wedding, certainly, but not simply because it is being held in a Christian church, or because a Christian minister is officiating. Nor is it a Christian wedding just …
Book of the Month/October 2025
The Gibson brothers—David and Jonathan—are a real gift to the church, and one of them has done it again. They have worked together on weighty theological topics through books like From Heaven He Came and Sought Her or Ruined Sinners to Reclaim. Jonathan Gibson has done valuable work with Be Thou My Vision, an excellent …