All strident advocacy of isms gives me the creeping fantods, and that would include capitalism. I don’t believe in “capitalism.” I believe in Jesus. But if someone were to describe my ideal society with regard to economics, there is no doubt that he would be describing a free market, capitalist society — a minarchy. Why …
Mystic Grace of a Saturday Morn
While preparing for a talk in NSA’s grad program, I had occasion to go back and reread Rowan Williams’ lecture entitled “The Body’s Grace.” Doing so I was reminded of the experience of some medieval mystics, and I myself had some small glad participation in the great cloud of unknowing.
Bread That Laughs and Sings
“While God gives me meat in due season and the sensibilities with which to relish the gift, I refuse to sit down to eat and rise up only to have picked and fussed my way through the goodness of the earth . . . It is bread that strengthens man’s heart; it is the valleys …
Beasts and Antichrists
Scripture describes for us the sin of being antichrist, the Greek word being antichristos. There are four uses of the word in 1 John, and one in 2 John, and that’s it for the Bible. Surprising to many, the antichrist is not found in the book of Revelation at all. The recipients of John’s letter …
Whom Every Word Offends
“One becomes somewhat indifferent when dealing with those whom every word offends. I notice that, when I have measured my words, and weighed my sentences most carefully, I have then offended most; while some of my stronger utterances have passed unnoticed. Therefore, I am comparatively careless as to how my expressions may be received, and …
Romance No Foundation
“Romance is believed to be ‘the thing’ which ties a marriage together, and it is further thought that young people understand the dynamics of romance far better than their elders. Now the emotional attraction and attachment we have for one another is a gift from God. But romance has the same function as the curtains …
In the Sump Pump Hole
I am afraid Scott Clark continues not to know what he is talking about. In his most recent pronouncement, which you may read through here, he says quite a number of false things. But in order to observe some economy of effort, I want to concentrate briefly on three true things that he said. First, …
No Time to Go Wobbly
My commitment to not vote McCain is rock solid. I shall not be moved. My vision is clear, and my reasons have been marshalled. I am confident in how I have worked through this, and my sleep is untroubled. And then Brian McLaren goes and does this . . . HT: Justin Taylor
With Both of Us Holding Back
It was recently brought to my attention that Gary North was asked about New St. Andrews College, and he replied in a characteristically exuberant fashion to the effect that all classical Christian education was simply refried paganism, and that Christian parents were foolish to have anything to do with it. Believing this to represent a …
Not the Kind of Pic Usually Seen at This Blog
My daughter Bekah offers a timely reminder of the kind of thing that can happen on a playground, starting next week sometime.