Ralph Winter (1925 – 2009)
Perhaps the foremost missiologist in our day, Dr. Ralph Winter, went to be with the Lord last night, succumbing to a protracted battle with myeloma. In 2005, Dr. Winter was included among the top 25 most influential evangelicals in America. I first learned of Dr. Winter and his legacy when I took Perspectives on the World Christian Movement, a fantastic semester-long course for which college-level credit can generally be obtained. A former professor at Fuller Seminary and founder of the U.S. Center for World Mission (part of William Carey International University) in Pasadena, California, … [Read more...] about Ralph Winter (1925 – 2009)
Interview with Godfrey on New John Calvin Biography
Collin Hansen of Christianity Today interviews Robert Godfrey on his new book John Calvin: Pilgrim and Pastor. … [Read more...] about Interview with Godfrey on New John Calvin Biography
Culture War Over Capitalism
Arthur C. Brooks, President of the American Enterprise Institute and author of Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism (reviewed here), pens an outstanding essay in the Wall Street Journal on the historical American value of free enterprise and respect for private property: Still, the tea parties are not based on the cold wonkery of budget data. They are based on an "ethical populism." The protesters are homeowners who didn't walk away from their mortgages, small business owners who don't want corporate welfare and bankers who kept their heads during the frenzy … [Read more...] about Culture War Over Capitalism
Mike Huckabee Calls On Nancy Pelosi To Resign
In poetic fashion: Here's a story about a lady named Nancy A ruthless politician, but dressed very fancy Very ambitious, she got herself elected Speaker But as for keeping secrets, she proved quite a "leaker." She flies on government planes coast to coast And doesn't mind that our economy is toast She makes the Air Force squire her in their military jets There's room for her family, her staff, and even her pets. Until now, she annoyed us, but her gaffes were mostly funny; Even though it was painful to watch her waste our tax money. But now her wacky comments are no laughing matter; She's … [Read more...] about Mike Huckabee Calls On Nancy Pelosi To Resign
Reaction to Obama’s Notre Dame Address
Yuval Levin, writing for National Review, says Obama's Notre Dame speech gives cause for long-term optimism on the pro-life front. Levin writes: Although it was certainly not his intention, the president’s remarks point to the profound and growing weakness of the case for America’s radical abortion laws.(HT: JT) However, we do occasionally see a more crass argument, like with Bonnie Erb's US News and World Report piece which argued that, given the recession, abortions are not tragic. Also, this is the first time Obama's discussed abortion since the election (notes CT). Could it be that he … [Read more...] about Reaction to Obama’s Notre Dame Address