Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams’ Christmas Message; What God in the form of a baby tells us about life – from conception to death
"Human beings, left to themselves, have imagined God in all sorts of shapes; but – although there were one or two instances, in Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt, of gods being pictured as boys – it took Christianity to introduce…
PCA Conversations – What’s the Point?
For those interested in following online “conversations” relevant to our denomination (the PCA), there’s a fairly new blog you might enjoy. PCA Conversations is a blog spearheaded by former Austinite Jamison Galt. They’re maintaining a regular weekly schedule of thought-provoking…
A Grace Disguised
Following Sunday’s sermon, several people asked me about Jerry Sittser’s book, A Grace Disguised. Here is a further excerpt, one which has lodged itself in my mind because of its truthful ring. We will have copies of the book available…
The Welcome Wagon
Up on a mountain our LORD is aloneWithout a family, friends, or a homeHe cries – ohhh, ohhh, ohhh –Will you stay with me?He cries – ohhh, ohhh, ohhh –Will you wait with me? Up on a mountain our LORD…
Charlie Haden Family & Friends
I first heard of Charlie Haden through this interview on NPR’s Weekend Edition. Apparently, Haden is a legendary bassist, having played across genres for years, most frequently supporting guitarist Pat Metheny. Haden has three daughters, all of whom have musical…
The Innocence Mission
The Innocence Mission, from Lancaster, PA, keeps rolling out understated albums that leave the listener wanting more (in a good way). Their new album, Street Map, is available through their website. In this video Don and Karen Peris (husband &…
Treatise against Intellectual-ism
One of the best ways to learn theology is to read it as it was written – from the top. So today when I saw a copy of Tertullian’s “Treatise Against Hermogenes” at Half-Price Books for $4.98 I bought it. …