The Limits of Secularity
Has American secularism reached its peak?
Why might secularism be waning among Generation Z? Perhaps this is a move of the Spirit to turn the hearts of people toward Christ in a time of trouble and tumult. History shows that God often moves in a powerful way during the most troubling times in the world. We should be thankful for the... Continue Reading
The Art of (Culture) War Requires Knowing Your Opponent
Minimizing collateral damage will go a long way toward helping us secure victory.
The family has been under attack for decades by forces eager to control terms and take territory when it comes to ideas around sex and marriage. Radical ideologues have seized control of academic institutions, government agencies, and media companies. The question for pro-family conservatives is not whether these ideas need to be defeated. The issue is... Continue Reading
Joy in Evening Worship
A number of features of evening worship that are striking.
A third striking aspect of Sunday evening worship was that there seemed more time for prayer. Often the pastoral prayer in the evening service was longer, and we prayed more slowly, so to speak. The concerns of the congregation which were shared throughout the day could be brought before the Lord in the evening, whether... Continue Reading
A Speech to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 on a Christian Nation
Traveling back to July 4, 1787 to hear a proposed speech to the Constitutional Convention.
One purpose of the present language [on Article VI, Clause 3 on no religious tests] is to avoid a national church like the Church of England. All the states are opposed to a national church but not to a public recognition that this is a Christian nation. No denomination of the Christian Faith must rule... Continue Reading
You Are Not Your Desires
“Homosexuality” is a construct that denies people’s humanity.
We do not go looking to the experience of our desires to validate an identity. We go to Scripture. The fact of “naturally occurring” experiences or desires tells us nothing about the appropriateness of those occurrences or desires. “If it feels good, do it” is devastating as an ethic. It is a cultural myth... Continue Reading
Decadence and Desire
What is the root cause of our modern moral decline?
If young people are taught to look at history only through the lenses of power and oppression, they will conclude that power and oppression are everything. Conversely, let them be introduced first to the genuinely great historical deeds, philosophical ideas, literary creations, and works of art of which humans have been capable. Then they will... Continue Reading
June Should Be Fatherhood Month
Replace the symbols of the gay regime.
Pastor Michael Foster has been showcasing the glories of fatherhood using #30DaysofFatherhood on X. He has posted a video of a father having a water balloon fight with his kids, demonstrating the importance of fathers being involved in the lives of their children. At a time when fathers, and masculinity overall, have been attacked from... Continue Reading
An Earnest Appeal to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church
An earnest plea to the EPC to ponder the following four points as they reflect upon Dr. Johnson’s fitness for office in the EPC.
I write to you in reference to reports that you are on the cusp of receiving Memorial Presbyterian in St. Louis, Missouri into your fold, along with her leadership, including her senior pastor, Greg Johnson. Before taking such action, I earnestly implore you to ponder the following four points as they reflect upon Dr. Johnson’s... Continue Reading
Intinction
Dipping the Bread into the Wine: A Few Considerations
You can neither “crush” nor can you “drink” soggy bread. All the rich symbolism intended by Jesus as he deliberately separates the two symbolic elements from one another are lost. By the action of dipping the bread in the wine you have numbed the intended impact of both elements. Dipping the bread in the wine... Continue Reading
Deconstructing – But From What?
"Faith deconstruction is a postmodern process of rethinking your faith without regarding Scripture as a standard."
We would like to offer a solution that could bring the deconstructors right back to their senses if they will only accept it. They should put aside their rage, ask God’s forgiveness, and call on the One who purchased and provided redemption for all of us at His own expense. Deconstructionism is really just another... Continue Reading
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