Belly Laugh: A Brief Digression
Every now and then comes an unexpected gift. Not a gift like a check in the mail with lots of numbers before the decimal point,… Read More »Belly Laugh: A Brief Digression
Articles
Browse articles on various topics below.
Review of Mystery of History
Now that the holidays are over and we’re back to school, I’m returning to my history reviews. We’ve looked at Veritas Press history and Story… Read More »Review of Mystery of History
Should we change hymn lyrics to reflect our theology?
Changing the lyrics of hymns we sing has a long, established precedent, and for good reason. If hymns are meant to be genuine expressions of… Read More »Should we change hymn lyrics to reflect our theology?
Article 2: On the Whole Counsel of God
This is a series to further explain the articles of “A Conservative Christian Declaration.” . We affirm that the center and apex of Christian faith and… Read More »Article 2: On the Whole Counsel of God
Basic order for Family Worship
My wife and I started family worship when our first child was very young, and I’m so glad we did. We started by calling it… Read More »Basic order for Family Worship
Who Selected Elders?
Years ago I saw a book of trivia in which could be found the assertion that the United States has never
Recommended Bible Memory Program for Families
My wife and I have tried to make Scripture memory a part of our family worship times, but we’ve struggled over the years to make… Read More »Recommended Bible Memory Program for Families
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Musical Analysis
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
Article 1: On the Gospel
This is a series to further explain the articles of “A Conservative Christian Declaration.” . We affirm that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the boundary… Read More »Article 1: On the Gospel
Conservative Change
Those two words don’t seem to fit together, do they? Doesn’t “conservative” imply a reluctance to change? While it is true that conservative people are… Read More »Conservative Change
Did They Vote?
The name Baptist stands for a set of principles and practices. Those who use the name are attempting to copy the order of the New… Read More »Did They Vote?
Must-Read Books on Classical Christian Education
The question I get asked most when discussing education is what books I recommend to get started with classical Christian homeschooling. So, here are what… Read More »Must-Read Books on Classical Christian Education
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: What Defines Rap? (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: What Defines Rap? (Rebuttal)
Introducing “A Conservative Christian Declaration”
Click here for the print edition (and Kindle) of this Declaration. To affirm this declaration and join the Conservative Christian Network, click here. Fulfilling a… Read More »Introducing “A Conservative Christian Declaration”
What 2 Peter taught me about Christian ministry
Any time we closely study Scripture, we come away learning God’s will, valuable lessons about Christian living, and new emphases we had not previously took… Read More »What 2 Peter taught me about Christian ministry
Receive a Master of Arts in Worship without having to relocate
This week I am in the midst of teaching an intensive block class called “Biblical Foundations of Worship and Culture.” Although teaching 8:30-4 each day… Read More »Receive a Master of Arts in Worship without having to relocate
Minnesota Winter
Temperatures have plummeted to near-record lows in the Twin Cities during the past couple of weeks. Wind chills have reached the fifties below zero, with… Read More »Minnesota Winter
Philosophy vs. Application
I have strong convictions about church ministry and worship philosophy. I also have strong opinions about certain applications of that philosophy. But these are not… Read More »Philosophy vs. Application
Tolkien on the use of archaic language
Our family has begun using the New City Catechism as part of our family worship and Bible study time. The catechism is a combined adult/child… Read More »Tolkien on the use of archaic language
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: What Defines Rap?
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: What Defines Rap?