The blogging has been light because I have been in Minneapolis for the Desiring God conference, which has been wonderful. The other speakers were John Piper, Phil Ryken, Kevin Vanhoozer, and Randy Alcorn, all of them speaking on some aspect of C.S. Lewis's contribution to our … [Read more...]
The Rogue Elephant Room
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...]
Whooda Thunk?
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...]
We Serve the God of all Comfort
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...]
In Which Wilson Takes a Passing Dog By the Ears
Your Word and Her Heart
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, R.I.P.
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...]
300 Cloth Napkins
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...]
Look At Me Go
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...]
Your Papers Please
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...]