Reformation Trust has recently released a revised and expanded version of R.C. Sproul's Surprised by Suffering: The Role of Pain and Death in The Christian Life. Dr. Sproul was kind enough to respond to a few questions about this book. I submitted them via e-mail and Mr. John Duncan presented them verbally to Dr. Sproul. I posted part 1 of our exchange last week. Part 2 appears below. QUESTION: How can Christians prepare to die, and in what ways are we most often neglectful in this regard? SPROUL: We prepare to die by looking to the promises of God for our future rest and our entrance into … [Read more...] about Interview with R.C. Sproul on His Latest Book – Part 2
“I Have a Dream” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Here is the full audio and text of what is widely regarded as one of the greatest speeches of the twentieth century. If you've never heard or read it, I encourage you to do so. The content and delivery are equally masterful, full of active verbs and vivid images. Note the string of metaphors, powerfully engaging the listener. The Full Text: I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This … [Read more...] about “I Have a Dream” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Update From Matt Chandler
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Left-Leaning Newspaper Endorses Scott Brown (R-MA) for U.S. Senate
The Tuesday, January 19th special election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Ted Kennedy (D-MA) is now too close to call, with the latest polls going in the direction of State Senator Scott Brown (R). "Impressed with his energy and with hopes for his independence," the left-leaning newspaper Cape Cod Times today endorsed Scott Brown, even though the paper itself supports Obama's health care reform plan and cap-and-trade. Their rationale (in part): This election is about representing the people of Massachusetts on all issues. While we have common ground with Coakley on some points, we have … [Read more...] about Left-Leaning Newspaper Endorses Scott Brown (R-MA) for U.S. Senate
America’s Generosity
I don't post this sort of thing often, but it should be remembered at a time like this: America, on a whole, is incredibly generous compared to other countries in the world. For more on this, I highly recommend Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism, which I previously introduced. … [Read more...] about America’s Generosity
The Disaster in Haiti
We should give generously to organizations that assist with disaster relief in the name of Jesus. Children's Hunger Fund is one such organization that I trust, and the Desiring God folk list 11 others. Moreover at times like this many Christians wonder how to talk about natural disasters. Do they occur apart from the control of God? If so, how can we pray to an impotent deity? But if God could have prevented such a travesty, why does He allow it? What does He purpose to accomplish in it? In short, everlasting good for all who will repent and trust in Christ for deliverance from the wages … [Read more...] about The Disaster in Haiti