Tag Archives: Russ Moore
Reflecting on the Reformed Resurgence: Band of Bloggers 2012
Timmy Brister, the mastermind/head/visionary behind Band of Bloggers, recently made this announcement: We are excited about this year’s Band of Bloggers (on April 10, 2012, just before Together for the Gospel starts). Each panelist has played a pivotal role with … Continue reading
Evangelical Guilt in Evangelism–and How John 3 Helps
Do you struggle with guilt related to evangelism? Do you feel like you do very little as a Christian to “draw” lost people? I sometimes struggle with this feeling–and sometimes, it’s justified. It’s a very healthy thing to examine one’s … Continue reading
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The “Abba” Cry and the Gospel of Adoption
I mentioned the current Russ Moore cover story in Christianity Today entitled “Abba Changes Everything: Why Every Christian Is Called to Rescue Orphans” (pp.18-22) a couple of days back. The piece (now online here; thanks, JT) merits more extensive quotation, though you’ll need … Continue reading
Is President Obama the First Female President?
Don’t ask me. Ask Kathleen Parker. She just suggested so–in the Post, no less. However you answer this question, it seems incontrovertible that men have adapted womanly traits and habits in just about every category–dress, speaking, physicality, you name it. … Continue reading
Books on Tap: Morley, Wax, Carson, Cole, Beale, and The Essential Edwards Collection
I’ve received some books recently, and have a minute at present to quickly pass on word about them. I’m no expert on any of the books or subjects covered below, but I do love books, and it’s fun to try … Continue reading
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The Horror of Abortion from an Abortionist’s Perspective
This chilling testimony about the emotional effect of abortion comes an article in The Weekly Standard by David Daleiden and John Shields entitled “Mugged by Ultrasound”. It is a visceral quotation, I am warning you. In general, abortion providers have … Continue reading
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ETS Highlights: The Moore Tour and More (Including Beignets)
As some of you know, the Evangelical Theological Society met last week in New Orleans, Louisiana. I was able to go, and I had some thoughts on “highlights” of the experience (what is it with Americans and highlights, anyway?). 1. … Continue reading
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The Manhattan Declaration: A Bold Statement on Family and Faith
Today at 12pm, a group of evangelical, Catholic and Orthodox leaders released a statement on the sanctity of human life, traditional marriage, and religious liberty. Called the Manhattan Declaration, this statement represents a bold rebuke of current cultural trends and … Continue reading
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Russ Moore’s Eloquent Take on Joseph as Father
I recently read a March 2009 piece by Russ Moore in Touchstone entitled “Abba, Joseph” that is one of the more moving pieces on Joseph and the significance of his husbanding of Mary and his fatherhood of Jesus I have … Continue reading
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The Link 10.24.09: Evangel, Warren Buffett’s Money, and Vanhoozer on Pastor-Theologians
1. First Things is now hosting a cool blog of evangelicals talking about public square issues in an accessible way. It’s called evangel, and it features folks like Justin Taylor, Russ Moore, and more. 2. A NYT profile of Warren Buffett’s … Continue reading
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