Jeff Robinson introduces the summer 2008 issue of the Southern Baptist Journal of Theology (SBJT): Should historical amnesia be an option for the average Christian? Knowing church history, particularly as it relates to the early years of Christianity and the theological issues which faced leaders in that age is important for all believers, essayists in the summer edition of the Southern Baptist Journal of Theology argue. The latest SBJT examines the early church and encourages Christians to learn from important church fathers such as Athanasius, Augustine and Irenaeus.Learning from the Church … [Read more...] about Summer ’08 SBJT: Church Fathers
McCain’s Veep: Romney or Pawlenty
Today's NYT: Senator John McCain has narrowed his list of potential running mates to a handful of candidates and appears unlikely to select anyone who supports abortion rights, several advisers close to his campaign said on Thursday. Former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota are the top candidates as Mr. McCain and his advisers gather over the next several days at Mr. McCain’s cabin near Sedona, they said.Each has their own advantages. Romney could help compete not only in Michigan (where his father was governor) but also in Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada … [Read more...] about McCain’s Veep: Romney or Pawlenty
Purported Audio of Obama Explaining BAIPA Position
This is being circulated by Red State, National Review, and the Weekly Standard, all of which are blogs I respect. I do not know, incontrovertibly, that this audio is legit, and the U2 music is pretty corny, but the explanation given by the (Barack Obama) voice seems consistent with the top ten reasons (as documented by Jill Stanek - see especially #6 and #9) that Barack Obama voted against the Born Alive Infant Protection Act three times. An original source document: This is the transcript of the Illinois State Senate session on March 30, 2001. Scroll down to pages 84-90 (or just do a text … [Read more...] about Purported Audio of Obama Explaining BAIPA Position
Steve Wright (reThink) on Family Life Today
My friend Steve Wright, a youth pastor for over twenty years, is the author of ReThink: Decide for Yourself - Is Youth Ministry Working? I previously introduced Steve and did a two-part interview with him (part 1; part 2). Steve was recently a guest on Family Life Today with Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine. The audio files for the three shows featuring Steve as a guest are available: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 … [Read more...] about Steve Wright (reThink) on Family Life Today
Ligonier Music: God of Grace and Glory
Though wholly lacking in musical skill, I have a long-lasting appreciation for classical music. I took a music appreciation class in college where we learned about baroque, classical, romantic, and modern styles of music. I thought the first three were terrific. Later, in graduate school, I was a campus representative for the San Francisco Symphony, selling student subscriptions at U.C. Berkeley in exchange for great tickets to six-eight concerts a year. It was a pretty good gig; the SF Symphony (under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas) is widely regarded as one of the finest in the … [Read more...] about Ligonier Music: God of Grace and Glory
Micah Thornton on With One Voice
Micah Thornton writes a gracious review of my book, With One Voice: Singleness, Dating, and Marriage to the Glory of God. … [Read more...] about Micah Thornton on With One Voice