The distinction between the ideas of Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Worship is nuanced but intended. Metaxas points out the dangers of holding to the idea of Freedom of Worship and not Freedom of Religion and warns against those who replace the idea of Freedom of Religion with Freedom of Worship. What we believe…
What should be the nature of government?: A parable
The following is an excerpt from a sermon preached by John Leland (1754-1841) titled The Rights of Conscience inalienable; and therefore Religious Opinions not cognizable by LawSuppose a man to remove to a desolate island and take a peaceable possession of it without injuring any, so that he should be the honest inheritor of the…
Justin Taylor Snags an Interview with The Apostle Paul
This is a really clever way to help somebody step through Paul's argument in Romans 7. Taylor: Paul, thanks for taking a few minutes to walk me through Romans 7:1-13. (It’s a great letter, by the way.) Let’s start with your intended audience here. Who are you talking to? Paul: Those who know the law.…
The Drop Box
This story reminds me of the orphan care provided by George Müller to thousands of children in the 1800's. May God continue to raise up men like this brother whose heart breaks for the little ones. HT: Justin Taylor
The Monomyth
From Ryken, Leland. How to Read the Bible as Literature. pg. 190Archetypes can also consist of plot motifs. In fact, all of literature adds up to a single composite story known in literary circles as "the monomyth" (the "one story" of literature). The monomyth, which should not be confused with "mythology," is shaped like a…
Obama’s New Pro-Life Campaign Slogan
Taken from @BarackObama 's twitter.
Golden Fish ‘Neath the Ice Pond
The conversion story of New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas: Source: http://www.ericmetaxas.com/portrait/ Eric Metaxas is a prolific author of several books including: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, Socrates in the City and even this sweet, lyrical book I read to my 1 yr.…
This Time, The Axe Was Not Stayed
To all my Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Atheist, Christian, and otherwise religious or non-religious friends: Please, take 3 min. of your time and listen to this video. HT: Just Taylor
Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added,…
Vote Pro-Life: Voter’s Guide
Kentucky Right to Life has published a voter's guide for the upcoming 2012 election. They have analyzed the candidates from every tier of political office that will appear on the ballots: from the presidential, senate, and house all the way down to the county clerk and school board races. If you are like me, you…
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