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Interview with Eugene Peterson on Reading Rich Literature
Recently in Manhattan I had the opportunity to sit down with venerable pastor and author Eugene Peterson and interview him. Peterson has championed a rich reading life on the part of pastors over the years, and I had the chance … Continue reading
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The Gospel Coalition Goes Existentialist (!)
Collin Hansen of TGC announces a fantastic new project chaired by Leland Ryken: “We’re thrilled to welcome Wheaton College professor Leland Ryken as a sort of literature scholar in residence to guide us as we read classic books together. Every … Continue reading
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The Church Is Hungry for Teaching on Vocation
Just had an interview published at the Gospel Coalition that I did with Gabe Lyons, a leading thinker on how to infuse Christian work with meaning and purpose. Gabe leads Q, a Christian cultural think-tank of sorts that is holding … Continue reading
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What’s the Gospel Accomplishing in Canada?
John Mahaffey of West Highland Baptist Church in Hamilton, Ontario just commented on the state of evangelicalism in Canada. I’m not sure if you ever wonder how things are going up north, but I do. Very interesting thoughts from his … Continue reading
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Jeremy Lin, The Basketball Star Nobody Wanted: A Gospel Coalition Essay
Just had a new theological essay posted over at the Gospel Coalition. It’s entitled “The Basketball Star No One Wanted: Jeremy Lin’s Unlikely Triumph.” In it, I weave in my own experience with the game as I talk about what … Continue reading
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He Wins Because of God: Essay on Tebow for The Atlantic
Tim Tebow is America’s most popular athlete. Pretty incredible for a guy who was (un)hailed as the second coming of Ryan Leaf. A month ago, I wrote on Tebow and John Calvin for the Gospel Coalition. Just today, The Atlantic has … Continue reading
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Is Tim Tebow Succeeding Because of the “Hand of God?”
It seems to be Tim Tebow week here at the blog, though without any prior planning toward this goal on my part. I wrote a piece on the Sunday night comments of NBC sportscaster Bob Costas that suggested that God … Continue reading
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On the Trinity, Gospel, Local Church and More: Christianity.com Videos
What is the value of church history? I attempt to answer this very important question here in a video interview with Christianity.com conducted at the 2011 national conference of The Gospel Coalition. I reference the doctrine of the Trinity–currently a … Continue reading
Hanging Out with Francis Schaeffer on a Friday Night in College
Was Francis Schaeffer significant? Was he significant for you? He was for me. I’ve got a piece up at the Gospel Coalition entitled “Everything But the Knickers: The Enduring Influence of Francis Schaeffer” that offers a brief apologetic for his … Continue reading
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John Calvin and Sin in the Life of the Believer: The Gospel Coalition and Evangelical Spirituality
How should we who consider grace the central reality of our life think about God’s response to our sin? This is a tricky question, one that defies some of the easy answers we offer to it. Today at The Gospel … Continue reading
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