The NY Times ran a lengthy (10,000-word), compelling story of a young man named Michael Oher, whose prospects in life seemed bleak until a Christian family and high school invested in him for great good. I only skimmed it, but found it very encouraging. HT: Justin Taylor and Hugh Hewitt … [Read more...] about Fantastic Story – “Big Mike”
Text of Tim Keller’s 9/11 address
A while ago I posted on Tim Keller addressing 9/11 victims as well as dignitaries (e.g., President Bush) on the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Well, Pastor Keller's son Michael has posted the text of the eight-minute sermon -- as transcribed by members of the White House. Keep in mind that this message was given at an interfaith memorial. I echo Michael's astute remark: "While many others would have used the pulpit in front of so many political figures to espouse either their own political views, or some well meaning yet ill-timed altar call type message- [Keller] focused on those … [Read more...] about Text of Tim Keller’s 9/11 address
CT Calvinism cover story — now on-line
The cover story on the resurgence of Calvinism (summarized here) is now available for free on-line. There is also a short summary of Calvinism. (HT: Justin Taylor) … [Read more...] about CT Calvinism cover story — now on-line
Kostenberger & Maken (again)
The tennis match between Dr. Andreas Kostenberger and Debbie Maken continues with this post by Dr. Kostenberger. (HT: Justin Taylor) Disclaimer: Marni and I finally moved this past Saturday and are living in boxes. I have not yet had the time to read the latest post by Maken or Kostenberger. I merely link them here for the sake of those who have been following the discussion. … [Read more...] about Kostenberger & Maken (again)
Muslim Outrage at the Pope’s Regensburg Message
Ever since I started to hear the buzz about Muslim outrage regarding the the speech given by Pope Benedict XVI on September 12 in Regensburg University (Germany), I was hoping to see an articulate Christian response. Here is an outstanding essay by Pastor John Piper on how Christians should respond to Muslim outrage at the Pope's speech about violence and reason. … [Read more...] about Muslim Outrage at the Pope’s Regensburg Message
Tim Keller addresses President Bush (and others)
On the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Pastor Tim Keller was asked to address to deliver the sermon at an ecumenical prayer and remembrance service. The NY Times report of the event can be found here, but I could not find the sermon available at the Redeemer Pres website. Update: Thanks to the worship.com folks for pointing out to me that the text of the message is available on Pastor Keller's son website. See this post for a link. … [Read more...] about Tim Keller addresses President Bush (and others)