O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. BCP Read more

One of my most edifying reads of this past year was Tony Reinke’s terrific book, Newton on the Christian Life (Crossway). Reinke is a non-profit journalist, author, Senior Writer for desiringGod.org, and the host of the popular podcast, Ask Pastor John. David George Moore conducted the following interview. Some of Dave’s videos and interviews can be found at www.mooreengaging.com. Moore: Calvinists today (and I incline in that direction) are not well-known for having a gracious and irenic spirit. John Newton... Read more

Finding help for Florida’s manatees: Two manatees were beached along Florida’s Sarasota Bay when Hurricane Irma sucked water from their usual home and left them stranded in knee-high mud. Several people posted photos of the animals that were stuck on the shore Sunday during a low tide created just before the hurricane made its way up the Florida coast and slammed into the Sarasota region. “One wasn’t moving, the other was breathing and had water in its eyes. My friends... Read more

Brit Moorer: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Friday marks the 54th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. Four little girls were killed. Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson and Carol Denise McNair were heading to sing with the church choir when at approximately at 10:22 when a bomb went off. Four suspected members of the Ku Klux Klan planted 19 sticks of dynamite outside the basement of the church. Not many people realize there was a fifth little... Read more

By John Frye I previously wrote (here) about the Nashville Statement’s glaring failure as practical theology. Others have pointed out the irrelevance of the NS, not because it does not affirm the historically received biblical view of marriage vis-a-vis the LGBTQ population and same-sex unions, but because the framers of the NS think it will accomplish something beneficial within the church at large. I, for one, do not think it will accomplish anything redemptive, but more likely will provoke two... Read more

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In the last few years a number of churches, from a variety of denominations, have used our 40 Days Living the Jesus Creed for Lent. (My publisher (Paraclete) has been in contact with a few churches already inquiring about Lenten materials, so that is why we are approaching Lent so soon.) Others are using The Jesus Creed itself, which is longer. We have three accompanying books as well! A Companion Guide to The Jesus Creed The Jesus Creed for Students Sharing... Read more

Oftentimes when discussing issues of science and faith, or other issues that challenge the conventional thinking of the Christian faith, someone will up and quote or paraphrase Paul from his letters to the Corinthians. For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”... Read more

A few weeks ago, I listened to an episode of This American Life Podcast where a small town in Alaska has been at each other’s throats for the past few months over illegal immigration. In the past year they’ve had acrimonious town hall meetings, threats of fights, name calling, and ultimately they are now a town torn in two. The interesting thing is about this particular town in Alaska…there are no undocumented immigrants living there. Everyone admits that. It’s not... Read more

How can we start productive conversations on science and Christian faith? Are there any good study guides for small groups or college fellowships? Can we open the conversation without advocating for a particular approach? I recently received a copy of a new resource written by David and Kate Vosburg: Jesus, Beginnings, and Science. David is a chemist, a Professor of Chemistry at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont CA. His background and ongoing research is in the area of organic synthesis,... Read more