Astronomy is one of the traditional disciplines of a liberal arts education. And yet, how many of us were actually taught about the stars or have given them much thought? This is sad, because the stars have a lot to say. The Bible says that the heavens declare the glory of God, night after night … More Psalm 147 – Sand and Stars
Fast forward: Job is the greatest man of the East. God boasts. Satan accuses. God allows. Job loses. First, his riches and his children. Then, his health. Heart-stricken perhaps, his wife tells him, “Curse God and die.” But Job refuses. Already the life of Job tells us two things: First, there is pain in this … More The Story of Job: Gratuitous Evil, or “Bad Grace”
Years ago, I experimented with postures in prayer. Instead of bowing my head and closing my eyes, I lifted my eyes to heaven, as Jesus did (John 17:1). Instead of folding my hands, I lifted them, as the psalmist did (Psalm 141:2). Instead of praying silently, I spoke or cried or shouted to God. This … More Psalm 95 – The Postures of Worship
Certain books start movements. As in chemistry, the culture reaches a critical mass—a boiling point, as it were—and then, just at that moment, the right catalyst is added, to speed up the reaction and to bring about a change. Douglas Wilson’s Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning operated as the catalyst for many Christians in … More Review of Douglas Wilson, Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning
Dear Parents: We all need encouragement, and at this time a year ago, I received an encouraging email that should encourage your hearts as well. It is written by a mom with three little ones, the third being a 9 lb. 15.5 oz. girl born just two weeks prior to writing. Years ago, she had … More Teaching Theology to Youth
This morning the Lord was with us in Sunday School in a special way. The teacher was describing from Jeremiah the dangers of false inferences: The Jews inferred from the presence of the temple that God would not destroy His holy city. The inference seems safe. God would surely protect His house; therefore, how could … More Easter Faith
This fall, InterVarsity at Hillsdale College asked me to speak on pride and intellectualism. My background includes both topics, with painful lessons learned; therefore, I agreed, in hopes of helping students to avoid what I experienced. The following is the gist of what I presented: By my own experience, I know that pride comes quickly … More My Testimony
