The almighty God is my faithful Father and he gives everything its meaning (Lord’s Day 9)
Stephen Jay Gould is a very intelligent man and an effective communicator. He’s written extensively on the natural world and […]
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Lukla Airport
I’m into extreme airports. I’m talking about high elevation. Short sloping runway. 3000′ drop at one end. No instrument approach. […]
Read moreThe Reformed Faith and Christianity
This week I’m spending some time going through R. B. Kuiper’s 1926 book, As To Being Reformed. It’s worthwhile because […]
Read moreHow to Create Zeal for Good Works
“Luther: ‘The lawmonger compels by threats and punishments; the preacher of grace persuades and incites men by setting forth the […]
Read moreKuiper on Avoiding the Pitfalls and Perils
In chapter 4 of As To Being Reformed, R. B. Kuiper outlined what he saw as the perils facing the […]
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R. B. Kuiper on Synodical Pronouncements
“Of late it has become customary in Christian Reformed circles to speak of Synodical interpretations of the Confessions, and these […]
Read moreThe Categorical Distinction (Archetype/Ectype) in Lutheran Theology
I have written on the categorical distinction before. Here I introduced Schilder’s thoughts on it. Here you can find what […]
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Why Kuiper Left the RCA
R. B. Kuiper traded the Christian Reformed Church for the Reformed Church in America (RCA), at least for a brief […]
Read moreNew Acquisitions
Back in the mid-90s, there was a decent used book store on Whyte Avenue in Edmonton. Alhambra Books had a […]
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Entrust yourself to the One who can really care for all your needs (Mark 8:1-21)
What’s the best feast you’ve ever enjoyed? There must have been some occasion that you can look back on and […]
Read moreYour Own Personal Subway
Here’s a talented fellow in Russia with a lot of time on his hands. He could either be the coolest […]
Read moreSynod 2010 Press Release
Over at the official Canadian Reformed website we just posted the official press release of our latest synod. You can […]
Read moreLaw & Grace
I’m doing some work on a debate between Guido de Bres and Francois Richardot, bishop of Arras. I’m tracking down […]
Read moreShould Pastors Get Doctorates?
Dr. John Piper offers his take on this question over here. My experience was different than Piper’s. My doctoral research […]
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