The Good Old Songs and “In Christ Alone”
When we sang “In Christ Alone” recently in church, the copyright date grabbed my attention. The hymn came out in 2001, meaning... Read More
Convocation Address by Pastor Ken Brown
This is a lightly edited version of the challenge delivered to our seminary body at our recent convocation dinner. Among the many... Read More
The Real Story of Chesterton’s Answer to “What Is Wrong” with the World
I’ve always had a soft spot for people who were so insightful and influential that they end up being credited with witty... Read More
Is Christmas Pagan?
It is not unusual to find arguments, both from atheists and Christians, that Christmas was started as an attempt by Christians to... Read More
Yes, Virginia, There Really Was a Santa Claus
It’s that time of year when grocery store clerks, kind-hearted relatives, and even complete strangers ask children what they want Santa Claus... Read More
The Septuagint and Modern Translations
I have recently been interested in the relationship between the Septuagint (LXX, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament) and the... Read More
Luther’s 95 Theses
On this day 499 years ago, a monk named Martin Luther (1483–1546) approached a church door in Wittenberg, Germany and posted a... Read More
The Gospel in Israel’s Fall Festivals (part 1)
The following post is part one of a two-part series. The conclusion will follow on Friday. Over the next several weeks observant Jews... Read More
Mormons and Transgender
It might seem as though traditional Christians are the only people who are being challenged by the sexual revolution occurring in the... Read More
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Although St. Patrick’s Day appears on our calendars each year, most modern celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day have little to do with... Read More