This conference at Southern Seminary looks very interesting. Southern Seminary and the History of American Christianity February 18th - 19th, 2009 Speakers: Dr. Mark Dever Dr. Gary Dorrien Dr. Timothy George Dr. Darryl Hart Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. Dr. Russell D. Moore Dr. Thomas Nettles Dr. Stephen Nichols Dr. Grant Wacker Dr. Greg Wills Schedule Session One: Legacy and Meaning * The Meaning of Theological Education – Dr. Timothy George * The Meaning of Southern Seminary – Dr. Mark Dever Session Two: Evangelicalism and Confessionalism * American Religion (in Search of Itself) in the Age of … [Read more...] about Southern Seminary and the History of American Christianity
Ligonier Ministries Music: The Word Became Flesh
I'm jamming to this great musical and narrative blend of the redemption story (creation, fall, redemption) as I get ready to finish grading my final exams (might be a late night). The album weaves together nineteen Christmas songs and short Scripture reading from Dr. R.C. Sproul highlighting how The Word Became Flesh so that the Second Adam could undo the work of sin. The recording is exceptionally professional, and the songs include classic Christmas tunes (Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus, Angels We Have Heard On High, Hark The Herald Angels Sing) as well as lesser-known numbers (Good News … [Read more...] about Ligonier Ministries Music: The Word Became Flesh
Don’t Waste Your Sexuality
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Thomas Sowell: No Bailout For Detroit Automakers
Thomas Sowell, with typical brilliance:Some of us were raised to believe that reality is inescapable. But that just shows how far behind the times we are. Today, reality is optional. At the very least, it can be postponed. Kids in school are not learning? Not a problem. Just promote them on to the next grade anyway. Call it "compassion," so as not to hurt their "self-esteem." Can't meet college admissions standards after they graduate from high school? Denounce those standards as just arbitrary barriers to favor the privileged, and demand that exceptions be made. Can't do math or science after … [Read more...] about Thomas Sowell: No Bailout For Detroit Automakers
Gary Haugen: Just Courage
I was glad to catch an interview that Marvin Olasky did with Gary Haugen, president and CEO of International Justice Mission -- a group I don't know much about, but greatly appreciate their cause: securing justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. Haugen is the author of the recent book Just Courage: God's Great Expedition for the Restless Christian, and the interview gives a taste for Haugen's perspective. An excerpt:Question: The term "social justice" is often used by the left. How can conservative Christians recapture that term without … [Read more...] about Gary Haugen: Just Courage
Albert Mohler Takes on Gay “Marriage” and Newsweek
Though I've not commented, many have critiqued Lisa Miller's journalistic standards in her recent Newsweek cover story The Religious Case for Gay Marriage. Yesterday, Dr. Albert Mohler was a guest on National Public Radio's Talk of The Nation, along with Ms. Miller, discussing this issue. Mohler had previously written an initial response to Miller's article. Running time for the program is 30-minutes long. On a related note, Albert Mohler, Leith Anderson, and Charles Colson all respond to this issue in the On Faith religious dialogue sponsored by Newsweek and the Washington Post. (HT: … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler Takes on Gay “Marriage” and Newsweek