Out and About in Scotland
I have been travelling about a bit over the last couple of weeks, and usually without access to emails, so I haven’t been able to comment on the online petition about the General Assembly of the CofS. I never sign…
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Macho Hymns for real men
I thought I’d heard it all but there’s “nout as queer as folk” as they say in Yorkshire. A recent survey among churches in the UK revealed that men want more ‘macho’ hymns, less flowers and less dancing in church.…
Look, It’s Rubbish!
A few years ago I was attending a conference on behalf of the Seminary arranged by an organization which includes in its membership institutions from a wide variety of theological and religious perspectives. As the conference stretched over a weekend,…
Look, It’s Rubbish!
A few years ago I was attending a conference on behalf of the Seminary arranged by an organization which includes in its membership institutions from a wide variety of theological and religious perspectives. As the conference stretched over a weekend,…
Why I Signed, Too
I thank Carl for providing the link to the Church of Scotland on-line petition, which I signed yesterday. Like Phil, I thought it was well-written and compelling. I think there are some good matters for reflection here, including points already…
The Aberdeen Appeal
I too have joined the list of Carl Trueman’s colleagues who have signed the “Statement to Commissioners at the forthcoming General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.” Further, I believe that Dr. Trueman’s response in “It must be spring. .…
Barnhouse on True Faith
“True faith acts on supernatural facts and gets supernatural results” — Donald Grey Barnhouse.
PCRT Philly starts Friday
Hope to see you there, along with Al, Rick, Steve and Phil. And, btw, registration for T4G opens on May 1.
A Prayer for Pastors, Part 7
“From infirmity of purpose, from want of earnest care and interest, from the sluggishness of indolence, and the slackness of indifference, and from all spiritual deadness of heart; Save us and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord.”
On Self Love
“Let me have my own way in exactly everything and a sunnier and pleasanter creature does not exist.” — Thomas Carlyle. For comparison, see 1 Corinthians 13:5; 2 Timothy 3:2; etc.