For reasons explained elsewhere on this blog, Marybeth, my youngest daughter (class of 2021), and I have entered into the agricultural business. For more information see this page. Notice that there is now a pumpkins tab at the top of…
Do you know what began on May 20 of the year 325?
In 325 Constantinople, modern day Instanbul, was seething with discussion. The buzz in the city was not about a sports team or about an election. People were talking about the doctrine of the Trinity. One church leader said, if in…
How to Thrive at College
Alex Chediak: College should be a temporary season of academic preparation and personal growth to propel a lifetime of effective service to God and neighbor. It should be a launching pad into all that goes with responsible Christian adulthood. Yet…
What We Stress to Our Graduating Seniors
Over the years I have been in pastoral ministry, I have developed a letter I share each year with our graduating seniors. The goal is to fit on one page central truths we pray they will take with them wherever…
The Paradox of Repentance
Cornelius Plantinga: It’s hard to repent. And while it’s hard enough to repent before a perfect God, it’s even harder to repent before an imperfect human being. To admit that you have injured or neglected another person, then to go…
What not to do when you receive your diploma
N.D. Wilson explains: “The Hunger Games is Flawed to Its Core”
If you click to through the link, the last two paragraphs are especially important: Nate (N. D.) Wilson is one of my favorite writers. He has given us some excellent fiction and non-fiction books. He knows what makes a story…
Justin Taylor explains why he believes in a covenant of works
Justin Taylor: Reformed theologians historically have held to a “covenant of works” (or covenant of creation) between God and Adam. Many evangelical scholars today deny that such a thing existed. I believe that it does. This following questions and answers…
Have you called your “mama” yet? Listen to the Bear.
Keep the Bear’s advice in mind this weekend. HT: Gunny