BHT reader Bob Myers sent me the text to this article from Banner of Truth Magazine. It is by Westminster West professor Peter Jones, and recalls a meeting some years ago with a certain Vatican Cardinal named Joseph Ratzinger. IM readers who have appreciated my essays on the Roman Catholic Church will enjoy this hopefulContinue reading “A Pope Calvinists Can Admire and Pray For”
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An Optimistic View of Blogging Evangelicalism: Community, Confessional Conversations and Adventures In Self-Criticism
On September 17th, I was privileged to present the following paper at the Civitas Conference: “After Evangelicalism,” at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thanks to Joel Hunter for inviting me to be part of a panel entitled: “Blogging Evangelicalism: Benign Influence or Ecclesiastical Menace?” It was great fun for me, and a super birthdayContinue reading “An Optimistic View of Blogging Evangelicalism: Community, Confessional Conversations and Adventures In Self-Criticism”
The Return of "No Voices In My Head"
I’m tired of small potatos. We might as well get to the big dog of these “hearing voices” post. Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome Mr. Bill Mckinnon to the stage for tonight’s main course, “No Voices In My Head.” Mr. Mackinnon may, or may not, respond to your comments. If he does, just remember that heContinue reading “The Return of "No Voices In My Head"”
Can I Have My Bible Back?
Joel Hunter wrote this absolutely outstanding piece about the Bible and propositional, positivist versions of truth. I believe IM readers will resonate with much of what he is saying, and it’s said well. The post was prompted by this post from Dr. Lawson Stone on “Hindenberg Theology,” (continued here), and is indebted to Calvin Seerveld’sContinue reading “Can I Have My Bible Back?”
A bad man is in the house
A Bad Man Is In The House And one peace loving, non-confrontational Christian thinks we can’t ignore him. by Eric Rigney I don’t usually weigh in on political topics in this space. I prefer to leave such ruminations to the more politically savvy, such as the Monk himself. I am more of a philosophical (sometimesContinue reading “A bad man is in the house”
The Two Faces of Parental Involvement
The Two Faces of Parental Involvement by Steve McFarland Dr. Doolittle made famous an animal likened unto a llama only with two heads. As I recall it was known in Doolittle books as a “Push Me – Pull You”. In order for one end of the animal to go in a forward motion, the otherContinue reading “The Two Faces of Parental Involvement”
Steve McFarland: Hugs For Mrs. Hardesty
Hugs For Mrs. Hardesty by Steve McFarland My neighbor told me a story the other day that made me think. Really think. This story has nothing to do with education and everything to do with how we think about the more important school called life. I want to introduce you to Mrs. Hardesty. Mrs. HardestyContinue reading “Steve McFarland: Hugs For Mrs. Hardesty”
Eric Rigney: The Good Spell of Harry Potter
The Good Spell of Harry Potter by Eric Rigney Last summer I was traveling with a friend of mine, listening to the radio, when NPR broadcast a short feature on the Harry Potter books and the rapidity with which children were reading them. Being that NPR is a news organization, the producers dutifully dug upContinue reading “Eric Rigney: The Good Spell of Harry Potter”
Public schools: Is there a big fix?
Public Schools: Is There A Big Fix? by Steve Mcfarland Being the center of attention has its advantages. People look at you, talk about you, and read reports from others about what they think of you. The world perks up it’s ears when your name is mentioned. When you speak everyone slides to the edgeContinue reading “Public schools: Is there a big fix?”
Why I’m not a preacher, and why that’s a good thing
Why I’m not a Preacher, and why that’s a good thing We don’t need more preachers. We need better ones. by Bill MacKinnon If you, gentle reader, have gotten past the title and are actually reading this article, you may be wondering why anyone would write an article on why they are not something, ratherContinue reading “Why I’m not a preacher, and why that’s a good thing”
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