Natural fountains for the relief of poverty

Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847) was an early voice opposing the compulsory, state-managed poor…

A Time to Dance?

Rapture erupted this weekend over the long-awaited announcement of a Hollywood couple’s…

Whole preaching for the whole man

“Some persons preach only doctrine; that makes people all head, which is…

Tired?

Are you tired?  Tired of the monotony?  Every day the same?  Tired…

Entertainment in ministry – “ineffably disgusting”

Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847) records the following about an invitation he had accepted…

Real realpolitik

John Knox, the great Scottish Reformer, was definitely no adept in worldy-wisdom. …

The Resurrection Possible

“And to any thoughtful person would anything appear more incredible, than, if…

Jesus’ “sorrow unto death”

“But what, we may reverently ask, was the cause of this sorrow…

The Rise of the Sun of Righteousness

“The Spirit of God dwelling in [Christ], in all the fulness of…

In Defense of the Old Creeds & Confessions

Creeds and confessions often get a bad rap. Some object that they…