Billy Graham granted his first interview in several years Dec. 20, telling Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren that if he could do it over again, he would spend less time traveling and more time in meditation and prayer. The renowned evangelist, now 92, spoke to Van Susteren just before meeting President George W. Bush and... Continue Reading

Human beings have always been comforted by the idea that they have some control over their fate. To suggest that homosexuals are somehow emotionally traumatized by ideas that are found comforting by others is to suggest a high degree of emotional volatility. The idea is not only condescending but lacks any basis in reality. Over... Continue Reading

Former president George W. Bush admitted in a recent interview that he was drunk when he met evangelist Billy Graham. “I was listening to Billy through the haze of alcohol,” he told Focus on the Family president Jim Daly. The interview, which took place in Dallas last week, was broadcast on the ministry’s daily radio... Continue Reading

When he announced to Bethlehem Baptist Church that he would be leaving for a period of time, he explained that he was seeing “several species of pride” within himself and that his soul needed a reality check from the Holy Spirit. Well-known evangelical theologian and pastor John Piper is scheduled to return to the pulpit... Continue Reading

Yesterday, December 10, 2010, was the 95th birthday of Roger Nicole, the great Reformed-Baptist theologian. This evening [12/11/10] was his homegoing to be with his Lord. He has completed his earthly race. Having fought the good fight of faith, he entered into the joy of his Master. And undoubtedly he heard the words we all... Continue Reading

Lyn Perez, Chief Communications Officer for Reformed Theological Seminary has released information of the passing of Dr. Roger Nicole on Saturday evening, December 11. Dr. Roger Nicole went to be with the Lord this evening December 11, 2010. Born in 1915, he was a native Swiss Reformed theologian with an M.A. from Sorbonne, a Th.D.... Continue Reading

“The Messiah phenomenon has no parallel in music history. No work of art has survived, let alone thrived, on so many performances, good, bad, and indifferent, by and for so many people, year after year, for such a long time.” Handel’s Messiah: Comfort by God’s People by Calvin Stapert Mention the Hallelujah Chorus or play... Continue Reading

“I believe Gov. Palin will be a great encouragement to the people of Haiti and to the organizations, both government and private, working so hard to provide desperately needed relief.” As far as I can tell, Sarah Palin doesn’t appear with many religious leaders very often. It seems, however, that she has developed a special... Continue Reading

A new pastor will mount the pulpit of Ellisville Presbyterian Church (ARP) on Sunday. “I look forward to the people, the food, and living in the South.” The Rev. Benjamin P. Glaser of Clarksburg, W.V. was selected to lead the congregation of the church located at 201 E. Ivy Street. Glaser, his wife, Brandy, and... Continue Reading

I’ve taken a bit of a break from my regular bi-weekly schedule of blogging, for at least three reasons all of which in one way or another, as you’ll see, bear on the themes of this week’s posting. First, I spent just over a week in Indonesia, pursuing a growing relationship with some wonderful Christians... Continue Reading