On this subject of higher education in the liberal arts, there is much to develop in every direction. And by “develop,” I mean “shoot at.” It is what our military calls a target rich environment. What is a liberal arts education for? Why go to college? Why pay big bucks to go to college? What …
The Spirit’s Work
You have often been reminded that in this meal we partake of the body and blood of Jesus Christ. We do not do this because He is somehow locally present on this Table—for He is at the right hand of the Father, and not here. But Paul is very clear that we are made partakers …
At Least I Didn”t Confuse Him With Rutherford B. Hayes
I just got my author’s copies of 5 Cities That Ruled the World today, and you should of course get your twelve copies now. But — and this is the way it frequently goes even while the printing press is cooling down — this is the time when errors are brought to one’s attention, waving …
The Plurality of Truth Moonwalk
John Franke begins by asking and answering the question, “Do you believe in truth?” He allows that the easiest thing for emergents to do is to just say yes, in order to reassure everybody. But then he gets into his explanation of why he thinks this is an odd question, and all the reasons why …
Macedoine Salad Without the Bowl
The next book that I shall blog through, Lord willing, will be John Franke’s new book, Manifold Witness. This first post will consist of two parts — the first being a quick take on the cover, title, blurbs, foreword and preface. The second will consist a brief statement of my presuppositions in conducting a review …
Check It, As They Say, Out
Nancy just linked to Santa Cruz Books, and I thought I should the same. Here is a note from Diane at SCB. Christmas is right around the corner and I am having a Christmas Sale for friends. I specialize in C.S.Lewis and friends first editions (Tolkien, Charles Williams, and G.K. Chesterton) with some Wodehouse for …
Much More From Canon
The tapes from the Sexual Orthodoxy conference are now available from Canon. And, don’t forget, they are still in the midst of another crazy sale. The other night I went through the list of what they are selling, and there are some good deals going down. Don’t say I didn’t tell you about it. Don’t …
I’d Baptize That Guy
Here is the “All Things Considered” piece. A good interview.
No Fear of God Before Their Eyes
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 would be a God-fearing people, but we …
Three Feet of Tin Foil
I want to say something outrageous, but I need a moment to set it up. A number of years ago I heard a speaker quoting Eugene Peterson to the effect that there was something deficient in John Calvin’s theology, as evidenced by the fact that he was capable of writing all that high level theology …