The Joy of Meaty Christian Biographies
It is counter cultural, anti-twitteral, and to many people simply a colossal waste of time. But not to wise people. For them it’s a…
Truth Prevails: Remembering Jan Hus (1372-1415)
July 6th 2015 is the 600th anniversary of the burning of Czech reformer Jan Hus. Why remember Hus? Because he was a courageous pastor who called the…
The Magna Carta and the Bible
Why is the obvious so unobvious? This year we should all be celebrating the 800thanniversary of the Magna Carta. But sadly, the Christian influences on…
Hudson Taylor and the Founding of China Inland Mission, 150th Anniversary
This summer marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the China Inland Mission by James Hudson Taylor (1832-1905). Taylor was a British Protestant Christian missionary to China and founder of…
“Bring it Out” My Graduation Charge at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando 2015
Recently we had our 24th commencement from RTS Orlando. It was a wonderful evening to celebrate God’s goodness in the life of our 2015 graduating class.…
Churchill, by Paul Johnson, A Book Review by Don Sweeting
Churchill, by Paul Johnson, A Book Review by Don Sweeting for Books, Culture, Media, Life in the 21st Century (3rd edition), a journal of Colorado Christian University. Of the…
The Door of Humility
It’s a small door, only about four feet tall and two feet wide. You have to bow down to go through it. The threshold…
Singing with the Pilgrims: The “Old Hundredth”
Arrival of the Pilgrim Fathers Do you ever wonder what songs the American Pilgrims sang? I know one of them. It is probably the…
John Knox 500: Reformer, Pastor, Critic of Political / Religious Tyranny
2014 is the 500th anniversary of the birth of Scottish Reformer and Pastor John Knox.Knox was the leader of the Scottish reformation and the founder…
Why Observe The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church?
Early in November many churches around the country observe the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Hebrews 13.3 says, “Remember those who…