I cringe anytime someone calls me a disciple of ___________ (it's been filled in with people like Piper, Edwards, Calvin, DA Carson, etc.). I have learned a great deal from each of these men, one in person and three through their writings. They are among my hero's. And I disagree with them all on some … Continue reading Calvin on Worship
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Should we wish for/Pray for the failure of some?
The article "Jindal defends those who want Obama to fail" on CNN's website got me to thinking. Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) of Louisiana commented, "It's OK for Republicans to want President Obama to fail if they think he's jeopardizing the country...My answer to the question is very simple: 'Do you want the president to fail?' … Continue reading Should we wish for/Pray for the failure of some?
Newbigin and the Collapse of Evangelicalism
The article by Spencer ("The Coming Evangelical Collapse") has been on my mind a lot recently. I can't say I'm overly concerned by it, partly because I think he's exaggerating and partly because I think the cultural forms of evangelicalism have become a hindrance to the growth of the church. Ok, honestly, I am a … Continue reading Newbigin and the Collapse of Evangelicalism
A Note of Self Congratulation
I am not trendy nor the son of a trendy man (ok, except my cool glasses, and I got a lot of crap about them at first cause they're trendy and I'm not). I'm always five steps behind everyone in music (I was still listening to Kenny Rogers in the 8th grade), fashion (just ask … Continue reading A Note of Self Congratulation
Responses to The Coming Evangelical Collapse
I have not yet had the time to reflect on or write on the article I posted yesterday from Michael Spencer in on The Coming Evangelical Collapse. No need, because three blogs I read often have already done a great job of dissecting it.First up, Sean Lucas over at reformation21 He offers several insights:the original … Continue reading Responses to The Coming Evangelical Collapse
God Entranced 