Scott Johnson at “Powerline,” recommends a 1960’s era article by University of Dallas professor Frederick Wilhelmsen, entiled “Christmas in Christendom.” The spirit of the article provides a striking counterpoint to some of the more dour voices from Protestant ages past.
I encourage fellow Protestants to look beyond the polemical flavor of the essay. It’s really [...]
Richard John Neuhaus, in ”First Things: A Journal of Religion, Politics and Culture,” (November 2005), comments on the notion ”that in matters of religion, but not only in matters of religion, one must make a choice between tolerance and truth.” He says it as false as a notion as it is a persistent [...]
At the top of the hill . . .
This beautiful monastery is run by the Benedictine Monks in Hatzic, British Columbia. It’s actually perched atop a mountain that loomed to the immediate west of our family home. The tower bells rang several times a day and were clearly audible throughout the community of [...]
Continue reading about Seminary of Christ the King (the Monastery)
Careforce Church
Here’s a busy church with a socially active ministry. Allan has spoken at Word of Grace in Mesa on a number of occasions and his ministry has been extraordinarily, well-received at the church. His ministry is rooted in a profoundly conservative and evangelical view of the bible.
Spring is sprung … and all that
Spring is sprung,
Duh grass is riz
I wonder where dem boidies is.
Duh little boids is on duh wing–
But dat’s absoid:
Duh little wing is on duh boid.
I recall my seventh grade teacher reading the venerable Ogden Nash poem, a British Columbian giving his best Bronx impression. It cracked us [...]
Currently reading: When Jesus Came to Harvard
Harvey Cox’s writing is always engaging. Should I be surprised that so many insightful writers are Harvard profs? I’m speaking of course, of his recent book, ”When Jesus Came to Harvard.” A wonderful read for a wonder filled time of year.
The ghost of Christmas – passed! [...]