Culture and Race
Many Christians are talking about culture these days, but unfortunately few have given any serious thought to what culture is, especially in biblical terms. The… Read More »Culture and Race
Articles
Browse articles on various topics below.
Article 6: On Beauty
This is a series to further explain the articles of “A Conservative Christian Declaration.” . We affirm that beauty exists in reality and is to be… Read More »Article 6: On Beauty
History Review: Classical Conversations
Today I’m back with another history curriculum review. So far we’ve looked at Veritas Press History, Story of the World, and Mystery of History. In… Read More »History Review: Classical Conversations
Acts 6 and Church Decisions
Some people believe that church government, and particularly church decisions, ought to be in the hands of one or more elders rather than the congregation.… Read More »Acts 6 and Church Decisions
The good and bad of Christendom
Hindsight is always 20/20, but when thinking about a past period in history, it is always important to be careful not to generalize or paint… Read More »The good and bad of Christendom
People of the Book
Christians are people of the book. Conservative Evangelical Christians, in particular, demand that their beliefs and lives be governed by Scripture. Yet what, exactly, that… Read More »People of the Book
Article 5: On the Appetites
This is a series to further explain the articles of “A Conservative Christian Declaration.” . We affirm that manipulation of the visceral appetites is dangerous to… Read More »Article 5: On the Appetites
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Subjectivity
Shai Linne and I are having a conversation between Christian brothers about Christian rap. This post will not make sense unless you start at the beginning of this discussion and… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Subjectivity
Drinking, Cheeseburgers, and Marijuana?
Recently, Pastor Michael Harding of First Baptist Church of Troy, Michigan was invited to debate the issue of Christians and beverage alcohol on a Moody… Read More »Drinking, Cheeseburgers, and Marijuana?
What makes a hymn tune accessible?
One of the qualities of a good hymn that is often cited is that a congregational song must be accessible. I wholeheartedly agree with this… Read More »What makes a hymn tune accessible?
What does it take to keep you from corporate worship?
In Wiser Than Despair, Quentin Faulkner argues that religion manifests itself in myth (divine revelation and doctrinal content), ethos (behavior or morals), and cult. After acknowledging… Read More »What does it take to keep you from corporate worship?
Article 4: On Ordinate Affections
This is a series to further explain the articles of “A Conservative Christian Declaration.” . We affirm that Christians are able to speak of orthopathy, or… Read More »Article 4: On Ordinate Affections
Our Daily Homeschool Schedule
I often get asked what our day looks like. How do we fit it all in? Do we ever leave the house? Do my kids… Read More »Our Daily Homeschool Schedule
Elders Rule! But Congregations Decide
Those who think that churches should be governed by a self-perpetuating boards of elders have two main arguments. The first is that the sheep (i.e.,… Read More »Elders Rule! But Congregations Decide
Preludes, Postludes and Offertories
Artworks are valued for what they do but not for any immediate function. Art is far from “useless,” even though its distinctive value is realized… Read More »Preludes, Postludes and Offertories
The power of poetic meter
Many factors contribute to how a hymn shapes its theological content. Here is one example of how the poetic meter of a text can shape… Read More »The power of poetic meter
Is musical meaning subjective?
One of the most difficult matters when engaging in a philosophy of music is the terms we employ. For example, the following terms often lack… Read More »Is musical meaning subjective?
Article 3: On Transcendent Absolutes
This is a series to further explain the articles of “A Conservative Christian Declaration.” . We affirm that truth, goodness, and beauty are transcendent realities rooted… Read More »Article 3: On Transcendent Absolutes
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Musical Analysis (Rebuttal)
Shai Linne and I are having a conversation between Christian brothers about Christian rap. This post will not make sense unless you start at the beginning of this discussion and… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Musical Analysis (Rebuttal)
Preamble to "A Conservative Christian Declaration"
. In his farewell address to the Ephesian elders, Paul declared that he was “innocent of the blood” of all, because he had not shrunk… Read More »Preamble to "A Conservative Christian Declaration"