Justin Holcomb of the Resurgence summarizes the great apologetics debate between Greg Bahnsen and Gordon Stein. It became known as the Great Debate. In 1985 the University of California at Irvine hosted a public debate between philosopher Greg Bahnsen and…
Decorah Eagle Comes Full Circle
My wife, who followed the eagles on her Ipad, and whose teenage children will presumably fly away in the approaching years, will like this story of eagles circling back to the nest: DECORAH, Iowa – She’s back. After a four-month,…
Collin Hansen’s Top Stories of 2011
There is much for local church pastors and leaders to consider in Collin Hansen’s Top 10 stories of 2011.
Derek Thomas looks back on his conversion 40 years later
There is much to be encouraged by and learn from Derek Thomas’ story of how he came to Christ 40 years ago. It was forty years ago today (December 28, 1971) that I became a Christian. My conversion was Saul-like:…
Christianity Today’s Top 10 Christian Stories of 2011
It is important for believers to stay abreast of developments in Christendom. CT’s first story should be of particular interest to evangelicals. Click here for Christianity Today’s Top 10 stories of 2011.
Christopher Hitchens Has Died, Doug Wilson Reflects
The well known atheist Christopher Hitchens died Thursday night. Doug Wilson, who debated Hitchens numerous times reflects in a Christianity Today article: Editor’s Note: Christopher Hitchens has died at the age of 62. A statement from Vanity Fair said that…
Hallelujah Flash Mob in the GSOI
It requires a certain degree of humility, if I may humbly say so, for a Central grad to share a Simpson link. Never the less, it is in the GSOI (“Great State of Iowa”) and this is well worth watching.
Christmas Songs That Don’t Make Sense
HT: Trevin Wax
Do you have an odd feeling going into Thanksgiving?
Cornelius Plantinga: It must be an odd feeling to be thankful to nobody in particular. Christians in public institutions often see this odd thing happening on Thanksgiving Day. Everyone in the institution seems to be thankful ‘in general.’ It’s very…
Al Mohler: The Tragic Lessons of Penn State and a Call to Action
Dr. Mohler explains a change that is being made today in the policy manual for the institution he leads: No one thought it would end this way. Joe Paterno, the legendary head football coach at Penn State University heard of…