Here is a loose collection of thoughts about the Elephant Room imbroglio. I don't pretend to comment as an insider at all, but I can say that my perspective and sympathies are basically the same as Justin Taylor's. If anybody wants what I consider to be a fair and judicious take … [Read more...]

I am entering this from my phone, just to see if it can be done. Doesn't mean it should be done, of course. … [Read more...]

I received word last night that Christopher Witmer, a frequent commenter on this blog, was killed yesterday in an traffic accident in Tokyo. He leaves behind a wife and seven daughters. Pastor Ralph Smith, the Witmer's pastor, was here in the States for presbytery and our … [Read more...]

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A man ought never to be in a position to break a woman's heart unless he is also simultaneously breaking his word. His word ought to always be a protective barrier between him and her heart. He ought never to be in a position to destroy her without destroying his own integrity … [Read more...]

William F. Buckley went to be with the Lord yesterday, and I cannot let the moment pass without acknowledging, however inadequately, my many obligations to him. I attended high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1968 to 1971, and those were, as some of you no doubt recall, zany … [Read more...]

Nancy and I had a wonderful week. We are currently ensconced in the Dallas/Ft. Worth airport, on our way back to the snow. The first part of the week we were at the pastors' conference in Monroe, Louisiana, which was the usual good and edifying time. The topic was "Liturgy and … [Read more...]

I am the kind of techno maladroit who learns computerish things very slowly. No complaints here, no boasting -- just the raw truth. So, for today's lesson I am going to try to do two new things. Until a short while ago I did not know how to embed a video clip. I still might not … [Read more...]

An hour or so ago, I made it through security at the Atlanta airport. I have seen some epic security clearance areas, but nothing ever quite like this. We were herded, prodded, chided, admonished, routed through serpentine back n' forth ways, checked and rechecked. Everyone was … [Read more...]

Today this little blog o' mine (I'm gonna let it shine!) passed a significant milestone. The January just passed was the first month where I averaged over 4,000 visitors a day. Great to have you all here. … [Read more...]

When I was looking at the posts this morning, I think I accidentally deleted somebody's post. I don't have any way of retrieving it, and so it that was you, sorry about that. Feel free to repost it, and I won't do it again. … [Read more...]

"Faith exhibits itself in works, and above all in fireworks." -- G.K. Chesterton This is from an essay entitled 'Cardboard Noses' in the November 25, 1905 issue of the Illustrated London News. HT: Mark Beauchamp … [Read more...]

I am very grateful to be able to say that the report of the CREC Pastoral Commission for Saint Peter Presbyterian Church is now done. That report can be found here, along with a good statement about the report from a number of men from outside the CREC. I am extremely grateful … [Read more...]

I am quite pleased with how the archives feature works now. As I added categories over time, my cyber-basement turned into quite a rats' nest. But now (although the archives by date feature still works the same way), I have placed the posting categories into broader categories … [Read more...]