I’ve already explained the problematical economics and ethics of a federal bailout for the Big Three (see “A Bailout for Detroit”). The demise of the pillar of metro Detroit’s economy saddens me—I’m from there; in fact, I was once a janitor for Chrysler. If there can be any profit from this pending tragedy, it will... Continue Reading

A new Book of Common Worship (and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Ordinances and Rites of the Church Together with The Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism and Psalter), has been compiled and edited by Rev. Patrick W. Curles, assistant pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, Ala. The basis of this book is the... Continue Reading

Quick, attempt the following: Name the three branches of the federal government. Recognize the speech where the words “of the people, by the people, and for the people” come from. Identify the female judge on American Idol. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute released on November 20 its latest findings on civic literacy in the United States.... Continue Reading

Throughout recorded history, most human beings have been poor. Poverty has been the norm and affluence the exception. Given a choice, most of us would rather be affluent than poor, but in this year of jarring financial losses, many of us are realizing that affluence can be fleeting [“… riches certainly make themselves wings.” (Proverbs... Continue Reading

Even in the midst of temporal troubles, there is always something to be thankful for. Thanks-giving isn’t easy. Two things make it difficult. (1) Our sinful natures act like a ship’s anchor let down at sea. When we try to stir ourselves to give thanks, we find our souls are “dragging anchor.” In the Bible,... Continue Reading

Oh, no, not another Bible! There are myriad manifestations on the market already, including cause-oriented editions like the Green Bible [Editors note: the original URL (link) referenced in this article is no longer valid, so the link has been removed.] and The Poverty and Justice Bible, Bibles that aim at affinity groups like The Golfer’s... Continue Reading

John E. “Jack” Bennett April 9, 1918—October 9, 2008 No one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again (John 3:3). No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him (John 6:44). Jack Bennett was a big man with a towering intellect—an Annapolis grad, WW II hero... Continue Reading

A church constitution, to be unveiled December 3 at Wheaton College near Chicago, would unite some 100,000 disaffected former Episcopalians who now adhere to various conservative Anglican archbishops abroad. Rev. Daryl Fenton says breakaway Episcopalians will soon unveil a new church constitution. “What’s being planned is the organizing of a new Anglican Church in the... Continue Reading

A potential big battle has begun, one of special interest to all Christians and guaranteed to generate a lot of attention from all Americans. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a stern warning to president-elect Obama and his incoming administration, highlighting grave concerns over what will happen to unwanted, unborn human... Continue Reading

The December 2008 issue of Tabletalk magazine explores basic elements of Christianity, including the loss of paradise by our first parents and how it was regained by the sacrificial life, death, and resurrection of Christ Jesus. Contributors include R.C. Sproul along with Iain Campbell, Chris Donato, Robert Field, Simon Kistemaker, David VanDrunen, and Guy Prentiss... Continue Reading