Denlinger’s views had become more Calvinistic, and he began to attend Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA), where he served as an elder. Five years ago, Denlinger helped start another Presbyterian church, Covenant Reformed (PCA) Two topics avoided at all costs at family gatherings — religion and politics — were the ones that Rep. Gordon Denlinger (R-99th)... Continue Reading

Sheriff Hammond said a panel will help narrow down the candidates. The chaplain panel includes the pastor of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church (Joe Novenson) among others. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s office is taking applications for the position of Chaplain. Sheriff Jim Hammond said the former chaplain had retired. He said the new chaplain will mainly... Continue Reading

In a day when the “celebrity-pastor” is the norm, John Stott remains a gentle reminder that the mark of a man is not his fame or fortune, but the makeup of his character and the quality of his life and work. All of this stems from his unwavering trust in the One he serves: Jesus... Continue Reading

Covenant College chemistry professor Dr. Dan Zuidema, alumna Katie Wert ’08, and student Sarah Williams ’10 discovered a way to reduce ketones without running the risk of starting fires (a common problem in lab work). The results of their research were published this spring in the peer-reviewed journal Synthetic Communications. This journal presents communications describing... Continue Reading

When you contemplate the taxes you’re paying, are you an optimist or a pessimist? Definitions: The pessimist says things can’t get any worse. The optimist says, “Yes they can.” This starts off my first annual joke column: I offer it as a public service as taxpayers painfully file their returns, and a tender mercy after... Continue Reading

In this letter Waltke explains what he wishes he had said in the video at the heart of the controversy and totally absolves Reformed Theological Seminary from the ‘wrongdoing’ of which they have been accused. Dear Colleagues: Holy week and the Monday through Wednesday of this week have been a uniquely hectic experience in my... Continue Reading

A team of federal investigators will arrive Monday as officials try to figure out what caused the blast. Virginia-based Massey has been under scrutiny for a string of safety violations at the mine, though CEO Don Blankenship has defended the company’s record. A pair of tall black boots and a lunch pail sat near the... Continue Reading

“We want to convey how indispensable family, religion and moral virtue are in American society and in conservative philosophy.” Richard and Helen DeVos, two of America’s most admired philanthropists, will be saluted this weekend by The Heritage Foundation, the leading Washington think tank whose vision they helped sharpen. The DeVoses are scheduled to receive the... Continue Reading

“I don’t think a person’s religious affiliation matters as much as their judicial philosophy,” said Mathew Staver, dean of Liberty University law school. “The rule of law is not to push an agenda.” Justice John Paul Stevens, described in media reports as the last remaining Protestant on the Supreme Court, announced Friday that he would... Continue Reading

The Vatican obtained the intervention of President George W. Bush, who agreed the pope should have immunity against such prosecutions because he was an acting head of a foreign state. Protests are growing against Pope Benedict XVI’s planned trip to Britain, where some lawyers question whether the Vatican’s implicit statehood status should shield the pope... Continue Reading