The Ligonier Ministries 2009 National Conference is on the theme The Holiness of God. It will be held March 19-21 in Orlando, FL. Yours truly will be joining uber-blogger Tim Challies for live-blogging duties (including the John Calvin mini-conference -- see the full schedule). Karisa Schlehr announces that Ligonier Ministries will also be providing simultaneous Spanish translation during the conference. Conference speakers include Thabiti Anyabwile, Alistair Begg, Donald A. Carson, J. Ligon Duncan III, Sinclair Ferguson, W. Robert Godfrey, Steven J. Lawson, R. Albert Mohler Jr., R.C. … [Read more...] about Holiness of God Conference: In English and Spanish
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Great Inaugaration Prayer By Rick Warren
A Prayer for President Barack Obama
Albert Mohler offers an oustanding prayer for our new President. An excerpt:Lord, we pray with thanksgiving for the joy and celebration reflected on millions of faces who never expected to look to the President of the United States and see a person who looks like themselves. Father, thank you for preserving this nation to the moment when an African-American citizen will take the oath of office and become our President. Thank you for the hope this has given to so many, the pride emerging in hearts that had known no such hope, and the pride that comes to a people who have experienced such … [Read more...] about A Prayer for President Barack Obama
Live Blog of Calvin Legacy Conference
R. Scott Clark has a full live-blog of the recent Calvin's Legacy conference in Westminster Seminary in Escondido, CA. Links to posts for each of these topics are at the above link. Was John Calvin a 16th Century Joel Osteen? Is There a Difference Between Calvinist and Reformed? PLENARY 1 - Calvin: Why He Still Matters by W. Robert Godfrey (7:10 p.m.) The First Session Break PLENARY 2 - Calvin as Bible Interpreter by S. M. Baugh (8:15 p.m.) Did Calvin differ with the HC and Canons of Dort? PLENARY 3 - Calvin and the Reform of Worship by R. Scott Clark (8:40 a.m.) PLENARY 4 - Calvin on Law … [Read more...] about Live Blog of Calvin Legacy Conference
God and Race in American Politics
Mark Noll's new book, God and Race in American Politics: A Short History, sounds like a very interesting read, especially in light of the inauguration of President Obama after a long election cycle that contained (among other things) extended analysis on Obama's race and religious life. The publisher's description: Religion has been a powerful political force throughout American history. When race enters the mix the results have been some of our greatest triumphs as a nation--and some of our most shameful failures. In this important book, Mark Noll, one of the most influential historians of … [Read more...] about God and Race in American Politics
The House Democrats $825 Billion Stimulus Plan
Jennifer Rubin has the details: 1. The House Democrats’ bill will cost each and every household $6,700 additional debt, paid for by our children and grandchildren. 2. The total cost of this one piece of legislation is almost as much as the annual discretionary budget for the entire federal government. 3. President-elect Obama has said that his proposed stimulus legislation will create or save three million jobs. This means that this legislation will spend about $275,000 per job. The average household income in the U.S. is $50,000 a year. 4. The House Democrats’ bill provides enough spending — … [Read more...] about The House Democrats $825 Billion Stimulus Plan