HT: Desiring God I had the privilege of editing a book a few years ago in which Doug Wilson contributed a chapter. Doug has a sharp and witty mind, not to mention a great ability to engage with words. … [Read more...] about Why Doug Wilson at Desiring God National Conference?
Archives for 2009
The Stoning of Soraya M
Looks like a great movie, based on a true story, coming to select theaters this Friday: This film is based on a true story that occurred after the Iranian Revolution of the late 70s. A village persecutes an innocent woman, and another dares to challenge the injustice. The movie shows the true, wicked face of Islamic Sharia Law as it is applied unjustly against women. Staring Jim Caviezel. Update: Peter T. Chattaway writes about The Stoning of Soraya M in Christianity Today . … [Read more...] about The Stoning of Soraya M
The Whole Counsel of God – Richard Gamble
This new book, The Whole Counsel Of God by Richard Gamble, is one that I have not yet seen but which looks really good. The Publisher's description: Richard Gamble offers a comprehensive theology attuned to the methodological advantages of biblical theology combined with the strengths of historical and systematic theology. Drawing on the best work in these disciplines throughout church history, he leads us in an integrated pursuit of the whole counsel of God. This volume, the first of three, recounts God's mighty acts in the Old Testament, disclosing the theology of the Old Testament within … [Read more...] about The Whole Counsel of God – Richard Gamble
Memorial Service For Dr. Ralph Winter
On May 20, 2009 at 9:05 p.m., Ralph D. Winter died in his home in Pasadena, CA. There will be a memorial service and celebration of God's work through Dr. Ralph Winter's life in Pasadena, CA on Sunday, June 28 at Lake Avenue Church from 3 - 5 p.m. Read Dr. Winter's obituary. In the 23-minute video below, watch Dr. Winter talk about the concept of finding your vocation and intentionally pursuing difficult things for God's glory. He also shares extensively on the book Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations, which I was happy to endorse. Dr. Winter also addresses the … [Read more...] about Memorial Service For Dr. Ralph Winter
Homeschooling Movement Grows
Albert Mohler and USA Today (HT: Josh Harris) chronicle the growing number of American children being homeschooled. Dr. Mohler: Homeschooling was the choice of families for 2.9 percent of all school-age children in the United States in 2007, involving 1.5 million students. By comparison, in 1999 only 850,000 children were homeschooled. By 2003, that number was up to 1.1 million. This report indicates significant jumps in homeschooling as compared to other educational options. In fact, the report reveals that the actual number of American children whose parents choose homeschooling for at … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Movement Grows
Looking to Christ for Assurance
William Gurnall: "When thou trustest Christ within thee, instead of Christ without thee, thou settest Christ against Christ. The bride does well to esteem her husband's picture, but it were ridiculous if she should love it better than himself, much more if she should go to it rather than to him to supply all her wants. Yet thou actest thus when thou art more fond of Christ’s image in thy soul than of Him who painted it there."From William Gurnall, Christian in Complete Armour, Banner of Truth Trust, 1974 … [Read more...] about Looking to Christ for Assurance