News is spreading of a forthcoming document called "An Evangelical Manifesto." The Manifesto is supposedly strongly critical of Christians on the left and right for "using faith" to express political views without regard to the greater message of the Bible. A draft of the document was received by the Associated Press today, but is not scheduled to be released until Wednesday. The AP reports: The declaration...encourages Christians to be politically engaged and uphold teachings such as traditional marriage. But the drafters say evangelicals have often expressed "truth without love," helping … [Read more...] about An Evangelical Manifesto (on Christians and Politics)
Come Weary Saints – Now Available
The latest album from Sovereign Grace Music, Come Weary Saints, is now available. Song writers include Mark Altrogge, Stephen Altrogge, Steve and Vikki Cook, Peter Gagnon, Bob Kauflin, Joel Sczebel, and Todd Twining. Sheet musics and portions of each song have been posted. These new songs sound great. (HT: Bob Kauflin) … [Read more...] about Come Weary Saints – Now Available
Thinking Christianly About the Economic Stimulus Package
In light of the slowing economy, and perhaps because this is an election year, Uncle Sam will soon be sending out checks. Those eligible will receive up to $600 ($1,200 for married couples), and parents will receive an additional $300 for each eligible child younger than 17. This is a significant amount of money for many of us, my family included. In response, John Piper wrote an excellent article a few days ago, making this observation: Nobody in the world will see you spend your money on yourself and conclude that Christ is your treasure. They will assume you are just like them, no … [Read more...] about Thinking Christianly About the Economic Stimulus Package
Modern Parables – Individual DVDs Available
Awhile back I reviewed Modern Parables - a modern rendition, via the medium of film, of six of Jesus' parables (Hidden Treasure, The Good Samaritan, The Shrewd Manager, The Persistent Widow, The Sower, and Prodigal Sons). Forgot the "cheesy Sunday School videos" stereotype, the cinematography of Modern Parables is as excellent as their theology. Two of the six videos are now available as individual DVDs, and the others will be available sometime between late May and mid-July. Check out a trailer: See more trailers. … [Read more...] about Modern Parables – Individual DVDs Available
Interview withJustice Antonin Scalia
60 Minutes' Lesley Stahl conducts an interesting and entertaining interview of originalist Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. I appreciate Scalia's perspective on the differing roles of the judicial and legislative branches. Justices interpret the constitution and legislators create laws. In being an originalist, Scalia is pleading that we should seek to interpret the Constitution the way its authors originally intended, rather than as some sort of living (i.e., changing) document. This interaction seemed not unlike the discussion on many University campuses where postmodern professors … [Read more...] about Interview withJustice Antonin Scalia
Interview with Justin Reimer
Tim Challies interviews Justin Reimer, founder of The Elisha Foundation. I did a two-part interview with Mr. Reimer awhile back: Here is Part 1 and Part 2. … [Read more...] about Interview with Justin Reimer