Gene Veith writes a short, interesting piece for Tabletalk magazine on the Christian leadership exhibited by King Alfred of Wessex. Alfred assumed the throne in AD 871 at the age of twenty-two. Almost immediately, the Vikings invaded England, and Alfred responded by unifying the various tribes against the common threat. Breaking from the pattern of past leaders, Alfred later codified the rule of law to end the socially debilitating vengeance practices perpetrated by family against family. But Alfred also Christianized the law, writes Veith: He began his written code with the Ten … [Read more...] about King Alfred of Wessex, A Great Leader
Archives for April 2009
Fidelity-Chastity Ordination Standard remains in place in PC(USA)
Leslie Scanlon, a reporter for The Presbyterian Outlook, reports: The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has once again voted to uphold a requirement that those being ordained practice fidelity in marriage or chastity if they’re single – the third time the denomination has voted to retain the “fidelity and chastity” standard since it came into effect in 1997. On April 25, 2009, the Presbyteries of Northern Plains and Boise became the 86th and 87th presbyteries to vote not to change the standard – meaning that a majority of the denomination’s 173 presbyteries have voted “No” on the proposed … [Read more...] about Fidelity-Chastity Ordination Standard remains in place in PC(USA)
Obama’s Grand Strategy
Charles Krauthammer's offers his final installment on Obama's grand strategy (the leveling of social inequalities). Unfortunately, Krauthammer's argument makes sense! … [Read more...] about Obama’s Grand Strategy
Big Truths For Young Hearts – Bruce Ware
This new book by Dr. Bruce Ware looks like great reading material for families with young kids. The publisher's description for Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God:Equips parents to guide their young children through all major doctrines in an understandable, chapter-a-day format. Sure, it's easy to teach your children the essentials of Christian theology when you're a theology professor. But what about the rest of us? With Big Truths for Little Hearts, Bruce Ware, (you guessed it!) a theology professor, encourages and enables parents of children 6 - 14 … [Read more...] about Big Truths For Young Hearts – Bruce Ware
Review of Unfashionable by Tullian Tchividjian
Pastor Tullian Tchividjian joins the provocative conversation on Christ and culture with this newly released (and widely endorsed) book, Unfashionable: Making a Difference in the World by Being Different. For those unfamiliar, there are a plethora of books (particularly recently) on the complex topic of how the Christian (and the church collectively) is to relate to the world. We've all heard the phrase "in the world, but not of it." But what does that look like? That's what Unfashionable is all about. Following a helpful Foreword by Tim Keller, the book is divided into four sections: The … [Read more...] about Review of Unfashionable by Tullian Tchividjian
The Gospel Coalition 2009 – This Week
James Grant passes on the good word from Andy Naselli: The Gospel Coalition will meet this week and the 36-page program is available online as a free PDF. Andy also explains that the plenary sessions will be available as live webcasts. … [Read more...] about The Gospel Coalition 2009 – This Week