A number of years ago, I began devouring books about my favorite president. When Character Was King by Peggy Noonan emerges as one of the most thoughtful and inspiring books about the former president. Noonan paints a compelling portrait of President Reagan; a portrait that is an exceedingly human portrayal of a man who fearedContinue reading “When Character Was King: A Story of Ronald Reagan – Peggy Noonan (2001)”
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The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan – James Mann (2009)
The day was June 12, 1987. President Ronald Reagan stood in front of the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin and uttered these crucial and historic words: “General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev,Continue reading “The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan – James Mann (2009)”
Lloyd-Jones on the Christian Life – Jason Meyer
Jason Meyer, Lloyd-Jones on the Christian Life Wheaton: Cross, 2018, 265 pp. $14.91 Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones could very well be the most influential preacher of the twentieth century. If there is any doubt that the Doctor carries such a weighty influence, Jason Meyer skillfully recants such a notion in his work, Lloyd-Jones on the ChristianContinue reading “Lloyd-Jones on the Christian Life – Jason Meyer”
GOD THE BEST PORTION OF THE CHRISTIAN – Jonathan Edwards (1736)
Two hundred years after Calvin published his first edition of The Institutes, Jonathan Edwards preached a sermon about being content in God. The title of the sermon was God the Best Portion of the Christian. Edwards’s text is Psalm 73:25: Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.Continue reading “GOD THE BEST PORTION OF THE CHRISTIAN – Jonathan Edwards (1736)”
True Grace, Distinguished From the Experience of Devils – Jonathan Edwards (1752)
On September 28, 1752, Jonathan Edwards was invited to preach a sermon before the Presbyterian Synod of New York. His son-in-law, Aaron Burr (who had recently married his daughter Esther) was the president of the College of New Jersey and undoubtedly had an influence in the invitation that Edwards received. James 2:19 is the textContinue reading “True Grace, Distinguished From the Experience of Devils – Jonathan Edwards (1752)”
A Black-And-White Proposal: Farewell To Fuzzy Thinking
Donald Miller raises the banner for “fuzzy thinking” in a recent blog post entitled, “The Problem with Black-and-White Thinking” (re-posted on relevantmagazine.com). His main thought: “Black-and-white, either-or thinking polarizes people and stunts progressive thought.” Additionally, he holds that this kind of thinking stunts our “ability to find truth.” DEFENDING THE GOOD IN MILLER’S PROPOSAL MillerContinue reading “A Black-And-White Proposal: Farewell To Fuzzy Thinking”
Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing – Vern Poythress
Vern Poythress, Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing Wheaton: Crossway, 2018, 463 pp. $26.79 “A theophany is a manifestation of divine presence accompanied by an extraordinary display mediating that presence.” This is the primary goal of Vern S. Poythress in his recent book, Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing. Theophanies, according to theContinue reading “Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing – Vern Poythress”
The End of Creation: Soli Deo Gloria
The Sum of the Matter The first verse in the Bible is a monumental statement that reverberates with earth-shattering implications for the formation of a Christian worldview: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1, ESV). Do not miss the magnitude of this statement. Do not downplay the significance of thisContinue reading “The End of Creation: Soli Deo Gloria”
True Grace, Distinguished From the Experience of Devils – Jonathan Edwards (1752)
On September 28, 1752, Jonathan Edwards was invited to preach a sermon before the Presbyterian Synod of New York. His son-in-law, Aaron Burr (who had recently married his daughter Esther) was the president of the College of New Jersey and undoubtedly had an influence in the invitation that Edwards received. James 2:19 is the textContinue reading “True Grace, Distinguished From the Experience of Devils – Jonathan Edwards (1752)”
Bold Reformer and Reformation Day
The paperback version of my book, Bold Reformer: Celebrating the Gospel-Centered Convictions of Martin Luther is now available on Amazon for $11.78, but only for a limited time. The Kindle version is also available for $2.99. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed the ninety-five theses to the castle door in Wittenberg. One act of courageContinue reading “Bold Reformer and Reformation Day”
Veritas et Lux 