Introduction: In a recent post, I mentioned the atheism of James Lindsay, and was subsequently informed by a reader that Lindsay had recently rejected his former atheism, and now considers himself ...
The Choices of James Lindsay
Empathy in the High Places
Casting down imaginations . . . (2 Cor. 10:5) The high places of old that kings in Judah were reluctant to tear down, even the good kings, were places that presented themselves well. The groves were stately, the trees well-spaced, the shrines impressive, the walkways manicured. There was a sense of the numinous and holy, …
My Dear Globguttle
I have not written much in the line of “inverse” advice, but I was asked to address the Logos secondary in a “Screwtape” vein, and so here is my effort, such as it is. My dear Globguttle, Your letter reveals a confused state of mind, but I acknowledge that the confusion is perhaps understandable. You …
The St. Andrews Seven
Introduction: So this is a talk about the impact a small group of Scots had on the nation of India. This is, as I take it, a subset of a larger story. The Scots were, in effect, the last European ...
The Great Gospel-Centered Crack-Up
Introduction: Yesterday I was discussing with some friends the nature of the Reformed collapse in the face of all our crazytoon times. Reformed guys are supposed to be the heady ones, the keepers of the Big Thinks, and they went down before the most transparent lies—they went down like dry August grass before a freshly …
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So Then . . . the FBI
Introduction: So, at last week’s Grace Agenda, we concluded the event with a giant Block Party. The evening was fabulous, just like last year, and one of the crowning blessings for us this time around was that our goings-on were surveilled by the FBI. It is a dangerous world out there, and when people start …
Practical Help in Ukraine
As I have been keeping in touch with my friends in Ukraine, I have become aware of a need that I would like to pass on to you, and to ask for your help. As you all know, we are not big into asking for funds, but I want to deviate from our norm here, …
Gregg Strawbridge, R.I.P.
Gregg Strawbridge went to be with the Lord suddenly this last week, and we are lifting up his family in prayer, along with his church family—All Saints in Lancaster. Please be praying together with us that God would be much glorified in the aftermath of this great shock. Gregg was a much beloved husband, father, …
Calvinism and Girls
Dear Dawson, So this letter is going to be a discussion that combines your two favorite subjects—Calvinism and girls. Let me start by saying something you might think is problematic, and ...
Thanksgiving 2021
I want to take just a moment to recount the Lord’s goodness to me. Just as unexpressed honor is dishonor, so also unexpressed gratitude is ingratitude. One of the things that the psalmist knew how to do was itemize (e.g Ps. 136). The only reference I will make to the tumultuous times in which we …