“My Name is Bridget John”
At the end of 2015, Bridget John, a Pakistani Christian who is seeking asylum in the United Kingdom, provided this testimony to Parliament.
The extremist groups are everywhere. There is no safe area. Christian areas and churches get bombed, in Karachi they get attacked by the Taliban, and the police so often treat us just like the terrorists do and abuse us. My son might not remember his father, but he is vividly aware of the trauma and... Continue Reading
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Names New Lead Pastor
Rob Pacienza has been chosen as the new lead pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. The Fort Lauderdale congregation has more than 1,200 members.
“After a comprehensive and exhaustive search, we are pleased to announce that we found the best candidate right underneath our noses,” said Rod Hayes, chairman of the search committee. “Rob brings a unique mix of appreciation for the history and tradition of Coral Ridge as well as a burning desire to capture the hearts of... Continue Reading
Theological Fitness
The preacher to the Hebrews uses metaphors of marathon runners, gymnasts, and Grecian Olympic fighters to illustrate the fighting faith that we need to persevere to the end.
I don’t want my testimony to be some book I wrote. I don’t even want my testimony to be how good a wife or mother I am, or how I overcame a particular adversity in my life. I want my testimony to be, “She made it to the new heavens and the new earth, and... Continue Reading
Enough Said! What I Think About Mr. Trump, Mr. Rubio, and Mr. Franks
I have had enough of their immaturity. I have had enough of the show.
“Friends, Jesus occasionally used harsh words to describe the hearts of the wicked anti-christs about him, but we do not see him hurling insults at people in verbal one-upmanship. He was silent at times. He prayed for his accusers. Boldly, he always spoke truth, but there was a dignity and honor with which he walked... Continue Reading
Eat Your Cold Cereal Now
If cereal is inconvenient, life is going to be difficult for you.
My grandparents beat the Depression and Hitler and figured out Cornflakes. My parents whipped inflation and defeated Soviet tyranny while washing out a bowl used for Coco Puffs. My generation and my children’s can grow the economy, defeat Daesh, and do it over a bowl of Golden Grahams. A bowl of cereal is, I... Continue Reading
My Son Shot 10 Amish Girls in a Pennsylvania Schoolhouse
Terri Roberts couldn't fathom forgiving her son — but she was overwhelmed by the response of a community that could.
I held on to my composure as our Amish guests stepped forward to express their condolences. Among the first to approach us were Chris and Rachel Miller, whose daughters, Lena and Mary Liz, had died in their arms. Murmuring a greeting to Chuck and me, they added softly, “We are so sorry for your loss.”... Continue Reading
Robert Jeffress: Christians Not Voting for Donald Trump If He’s the Nominee Are Foolish, Prideful
Jeffress has been a promoter of the GOP presidential frontrunner from the early days of his campaign
“I believe any Christian who would sit at home and not vote for the Republican nominee … that person is being motivated by pride rather than principle and I think it would be a shame for people to allow Hillary Clinton four or eight years in the White House,” he said. Pastor Robert Jeffress,... Continue Reading
Losing My Mom — One Memory At a Time
Alzheimer’s is cruel. Slow motion time travel into the past—with no return tickets on sale.
“The disease has not yet robbed us of her personality. We joke about people, or the TV, or the weather, and the same wry, dry northern wit emerges. But I know that it is likely to come. When it has finished shredding all the memories it can, it will turn on her patience, her dignity,... Continue Reading
Jerry Bridges, 86, Called Home to Glory
Jerry Bridges (1929-2016) entered into the joy of his Master on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
One of the great legacies of Jerry Bridges is that he combined—to borrow some titles from his books—the pursuit of holiness and godliness with an emphasis on transforming grace. He believed that trusting God not only involved trusting him for what he had done for us in the past, but that the gospel was for... Continue Reading
Paul Hahn Nominated as Next Coordinator of the PCA’s Mission to North America
At its recent meeting, the Mission to North America (MNA) Committee voted to recommend the Rev. Paul Hahn to serve as the next MNA Coordinator.
His nomination will come before the 2016 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), which has to formally elect him to this position. Hahn is presently serving as pastor for church planting and renewal for Tennessee Valley Presbytery. He will replace the present MNA Coordinator, the Rev. Jim Bland, who will retire in... Continue Reading
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