Templeton did not specify the simplistic and polarizing views: Seeing chapter 2 of Genesis as real history rather than fable? Seeing man as fallen and in need of redemption? But the clear goal of AAAS and Templeton is to bolster the “motivation, imagination, and capacity” of pastors who want to influence their congregations to accept... Continue Reading

Earnest men rarely spend all their time making others laugh. If God has put the weapon of sanctified humor into your armory, use it well, but do not make it the banner under which you march. We weak and vaporing mortals must get down to business with eternity pressing on our hearts.     The... Continue Reading

If in the political struggle I am more committed to gaining political power and advantage than I am to my Lord, I will betray both my neighbor and my Lord. I must always be wary of political power. Being faithful to God and loving my neighbor does not mean that I do not advocate for certain political philosophies, policies,... Continue Reading

Stupak was the holdout preventing the passage of the bill pro-life groups strenuously opposed because of its abortion-funding provisions. He negotiated what pro-life groups called a phony executive order from Obama that merely restated the bill’s provisions rather than prohibited abortion funding under it.     Former Congressman Bart Stupak admitted during a panel discussion... Continue Reading

What is the “real scandal of the evangelical mind”? The evangelical world seems obsessed with “engaging culture” even as the average Christian’s knowledge of the basics of the faith diminishes. You can go to heaven without being able to offer a Christian appreciation of film, art, or music; one cannot go to heaven without knowing who... Continue Reading

Combine fellowship around meals, exhibitors, a great bookstore, lasting friendships, and excellent preaching and teaching, and the annual Reformation Worship Conference, hosted by Midway Presbyterian Church is one of the country’s premier fall conferences for those who desire to worship God according to Scripture.     If one asks why ministers, elders, and church leaders... Continue Reading

I call this the Disney theology of human nature.  This theology assumes that most people in the world are really pretty good (Cinderella, Ariel, Pocahontas, etc.) while a few people out there are really bad (Cruella DeVille, Ursala, Jafar, etc.).  This is not a Christian understanding of human nature.  For that reason, we need to... Continue Reading

“The No. 1 skill that employers are looking for are communication skills and liberal arts students who take classes in writing and speaking” said Dan Schawbel, founder of Millennial Branding and an expert on Generation Y. “They need to become good communicators in order to graduate with a liberal arts degree. Companies are looking for... Continue Reading

Private worship was required of, and performed by Adam and his posterity, even in a sinless state, but the public preaching of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments have a necessary dependence on the death of Christ.     If you had the choice between private Bible reading and prayer, or going to... Continue Reading

There are 3 stepping stones used by personality cult leaders in developing a following. Loyalty to Bible to Movement to the Leader. If they were just to go around saying: ‘I am the messianic hero – follow me,’ then they would mostly just be ignored as crazy. So instead they use a 3 step strategy.... Continue Reading