Let me explain why many of you should make it a priority to read The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis by Alan Jacobs. And, at the same time, suggest that others shouldn’t bother. The introduction to…
Packer quote on Lewis
I love everything about this quote. It is given by J.I. Packer. It is about C.S. Lewis, and it expresses a point emphasized by Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
Omaha and Forgiveness
So, far there has been relatively little talk about the Christian response to the Omaha Mall murders. But, as I said post-Virginia Tech, I believe it is important for Christians to respond in a way that stresses both the love…
Dangers at the Mall
Jamie and I are taking our children Christmas shopping tonight at a local mall. After looking at the picture, and reading about, each of the Omaha victims in the newspaper today, it gives me pause. Will we be in danger? …
GSOI Senator Grassley on Tele-Evangelist Commodes
The Wittenberg door has linked to a CNN video about the investigation that GSOI (Great State of Iowa) Senator Grassley initiated. According to the Senator, over $20,000 was spent on a commode. Meanwhile, according to an AP article, only two of the…
Paul Washer on False Assurance
The worst words anyone will ever hear are, “Away from me, I never knew you.” There are a group of people who think they are Christians, when in fact they are not (Matthew 7:23). There is a kind of faith…
Sarah Edwards on Her Husband’s Death
Jonathan Edwards was North America’s greatest theologian. He produced a vast body of theological and philosophical work, amid being a pastor and missionary. Edwards died when he was only 54 years old. His wife, Sarah Edwards, who was to die a…
Darrin Patrick on the Emergent Church
This is a very solid series of talks given by Darrin Patrick at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis. There is much to learn here even beyond the immediate subject of the Emergent Church. I didn’t know anything about Darrin Patrick…
Narnia Coming Soon
There is nothing like going to Narnia in the Spring. According to this trailer, the secret door will open to Prince Caspian on May 17. If you have not read Prince Caspian, then you are not allowed to even watch…
What “impossible” situations do people face today?
What impossible situations do people face today? What sorts of circumstances do people find themselves in where there does not seem to be any way out?