Some Resolutions from Psalm 119

Or perhaps, as a friend would say, “repentances” (rather than resolutions).  Last night, Jenny and I began to read through Psalm 119 together with the intention of reminding ourselves of the majesty of the Scriptures inner testimony of itself.  I was particularly struck by vv. 9-16 – they remained through the night, prodding my heart [...]

“Thoughts From Hawaii” #2: The Power of Biblical Clarity

My time with Pastor Todd Morikawa in Hawaii included many beneficial conversations that had polarizing effects upon my soul – piercing conviction and warm encouragement.  Both served to edify!  What I write now about those conversations is sort of a meditative conclusion regarding the effectiveness of Todd’s words.  How was he able to puncture so [...]

“Thoughts From Hawaii” #1: Interrogating the Text Puritanically

I understand that “puritanically” has come to be a word that is used negatively, but that is not my intention in the use of it.  I have found the Puritan’s method of interrogating the text to be quite helpful and insightful, often producing insights that  pierce and penetrate the soul with the deep wonders of [...]

The Manhattan Declaration

This is a declaration of the wider Christian conscience against abortion, the subversion of the institution of marriage, and religious liberty.  It is a must read.
Dr. R. Albert Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, blogs about it here.
A brother, Patrick Schreiner, pulls a few helpful resources together here.
Read the Manhattan Declaration here.

Props for Journaling

Dr. Shawn Wright, commenting on Augustine’s prolific writing, and somewhat paraphrasing Augustine himself, says, “he learned as he wrote.”  The implication is that writing (or typing) causes us to think, to codify, to systematize, to formulate arguments, to determine answers, in a word, to learn.  I would also say, speaking personally, that it internalizes what [...]

For Education in the Church

I have a great desire to see the body of Christ as a well-educated bunch.  Not that many congregations aren’t filled with educated people.  There are brilliant individuals in the body of Christ who have majored in engineering, education, philosophy, architecture, mathematics, and the sciences.  But while such people can be highly qualified in their [...]