As important as the abortion debate is, the anger that people such as Francis Schaeffer felt in response to it was motivated by a theological conviction–the same well-spring that produced anger at the pollution of the environment (cf. his Pollution & the Death of Man), outrage at the racism rampant in evangelical circles (cf. Two... Continue Reading

The very idea of gender-selection abortions is abhorrent, and most people would almost surely argue that such abortions should not be allowed. But the logic of abortion rights demands that a woman be recognized as having a right to an abortion at any time for any reason or for no reason. Once you accept abortion... Continue Reading

On Jan. 22, the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, think of it this way: 50 million branches of family trees cut off; 50 million regrets over what might have been; 50 million babies who could have brought joy out of sadness and a future that might have contributed substantially to the human race, snuffed... Continue Reading

In the ancient world, it was uniquely the Jewish people who prohibited abortion and infanticide. And the practice was not overturned until Christianity became privileged in the empire. Christians have always opposed killing children, whether infants outside the womb or infants inside the womb. The two were one and the same crime. Saturday, January 22... Continue Reading

As I became more familiar with Scripture, I learned about two different words that do a far better job of summarizing how a man should live. These are: “work” and “keep.” Taken together, these two words serve as a summary of the Bible’s mandate for masculine behavior. I come from a cavalry family, as in... Continue Reading

We are Christians. Radical, full-blooded, Bible-saturated, Christ-exalting, God-centered, mission-advancing, soul-winning, church-loving, holiness-pursing, sovereignty-savoring, grace-besotted, broken-hearted, happy followers of the omnipotent, crucified Christ. At least that’s our imperfect commitment. In other words, we are Calvinists. But that label is not nearly as useful as telling people what you actually believe! So forget the label, if it... Continue Reading

Imagine, if you will, a crowded courtroom on a Friday afternoon. The accused is on trial for his life. The prosecuting attorney spent the week making his case, and he’s done a good job. There are a few nagging, unanswered questions, but they seem minor. The evidence is strong. Now the defense attorney stands up.... Continue Reading

Over the last 20-some years while Presbyterians were busy arguing for and against the alternative lifestyle, a nonbiblical and nonconfessional lifestyle in heterosexual marriage has drastically increased and permeated the PCUSA. In response to the News of Note concerning Planning for National Marriage Week, I would like to express my hope that the events will... Continue Reading

Because of the strong connection between education and family life, these statistics also call for churches to build and strengthen families, as well as create alternative education opportunities for inner-city children that form and shape them to be knowledgeable and virtuous citizens. One of the weaknesses in the current missional emphasis in urban church planting... Continue Reading

A failure of Christian thinking is a failure of discipleship, for we are called to love God with our minds. We cannot follow Christ faithfully without first thinking as Christians. Furthermore, believers are not to be isolated thinkers who bear this responsibility alone. We are called to be faithful together, as we learn intellectual discipleship... Continue Reading