Ray Ortland (quoting John Newton):If you account him [your opponent] a believer, though greatly mistaken in the subject of debate between you, the words of David to Joab concerning Absalom are very applicable: “Deal gently with him for my sake.” The Lord loves him and bears with him; therefore you must not despise him or treat him harshly. The Lord bears with you likewise, and expects that you should show tenderness to others from a sense of the much forgiveness you need yourself. In a little while you will meet in heaven. He will then be dearer to you than the nearest friend you have upon … [Read more...] about How A True Calvinist Fights
Eschatology Evening At Bethlehem Baptist Church
This looks interesting: Sunday night, September 27, following the Desiring God National Conference, there will be an eschatology panel at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Conference speakers Sam Storms and Doug Wilson have graciously agreed to stay with us for an extra evening, and Jim Hamilton from Southern Seminary will be joining us (and lecturing to Bethlehem College and Seminary the following day), as John Piper hosts “An Evening on Eschatology.” Piper will interview the panel; Storms will represent the amillennial position, Wilson the postmillennial, and Hamilton the historic premillennial … [Read more...] about Eschatology Evening At Bethlehem Baptist Church
Interview of Dan Goeller (Part 2)
We're picking up where we left off in an interview with Dan Goeller (whose music I previously reviewed). CHEDIAK: In our last installment, you said it was your desire to "make music unto the Lord–in a more artistic, innovative, and profound way–that would eventually lead me away from the music industry in Nashville and on a distinctively different musical journey." Can you expand on that? GOELLER: After a decade of living in Nashville and working in the music industry, I was ready for a change…not just professionally but for our family as well. After the birth of our second daughter in 2005, … [Read more...] about Interview of Dan Goeller (Part 2)
A Balanced View on Singleness & The Gift of Celibacy
Years ago I was involved in the debate over what some call "the gift of singleness." Some tend to think of the gift of singleness as the state of singleness: to be single, is to have the gift. I wholeheartedly disagree. I think it is better to differentiate between a gift for celibacy and the state of singleness. Not all who are in the state of singleness are gifted to remain there--though, of course, celibacy is the biblical requirement of all singles. Which is one of the reasons most of them should marry (I Cor. 7:9). As I wrote in a 2006 essay: [The gift of celibacy] is a rare gift that … [Read more...] about A Balanced View on Singleness & The Gift of Celibacy
The Path To 9-11: A Great Docudrama
On the eighth anniversary of 9-11 I thought I'd repost my thoughts on this summer's viewing of the uncut version of The Path To 9-11. If you recall, this 5-6 hour docudrama was aired on ABC over two nights (September 10 and 11, 2006) at the five year anniversary of the infamous 2001 terrorist attack. I was among the 28,000,000 people who saw it at the time, but my wife had missed it. Two weeks prior to its airing in 2006, Disney/ABC came under tremendous pressure from Democrats in Congress (notably Harry Reid and Charles Schumer) as well as President Clinton's lawyers to cancel the movie or … [Read more...] about The Path To 9-11: A Great Docudrama
Together for Adoption 2009 Conference
The 2009 Together for Adoption conference will be held on October 2-3, 2009 at Christ Community Church (Franklin, TN). Registration: $40 per single or $60 per married couple. Group rates are available (email dan.cruver@TogetherforAdoption.org for information). College Student Rate: $25 (Parents may also utilize this rate for children 9 years old and older). The speaker/topics will be: Michael Easley, Orphan Care and Jesus, the Great Servant of the Poor Russell Moore, Adoption and the Renewal of Creation Scott Roley, Adoption and the Pursuit of Racial Reconciliation Scotty Smith, The Freedom … [Read more...] about Together for Adoption 2009 Conference