The sun turns black, earth sinks in the sea, The hot stars down, from heaven are whirled; Fierce grows the steam, and the life-feeding flame, Till fire leaps high, about heaven itself… Much do I know, and more can see Of the fate of the gods, the mighty in fight. Poetic Edda The end ofContinue reading “Resisting Pagan Eschatology”
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“The Day of the Lord” and the “Lord’s Day”: Or, What Happens on Sundays?
“This is the day that the Lord has made, / I will rejoice and be glad in it.” These words of Psalm 118:24 often echoed through my rural church just after the hand-shaking time of fellowship just before the sermon, calling us all back into order from the lulliloo of brotherly love. But amidst theContinue reading ““The Day of the Lord” and the “Lord’s Day”: Or, What Happens on Sundays?”
Fox Hunting
Reflections on Song of Solomon 2:15 There once were three little foxes. They were not as wise as their mother, but they looked cute and guileless, which has its own advantages. A nearby farmer had several grapevines fenced in. The mother fox taught the little ones to go around the fence when the grapes wereContinue reading “Fox Hunting”
Waiting for a King
This article originally appeared at the North American Anglican It’s interesting how many Western legends include the tale of a sleeping hero: one who died – or perhaps only sleeps – and will return when he is needed the most. From Holger Dansk in Denmark, King Charlemagne in France and Germany, and of course Albion’sContinue reading “Waiting for a King”
Economics Class Catechism
This 12th grade catechism is recited at the beginning of each class What is Thomas Aquinas’ “Student’s Prayer”? Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom. Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetratingContinue reading “Economics Class Catechism”
Faith, Conversion, and the Mysteries of God
“The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 One of the most common questions pastors hear is, “How do I know that I (or my children) belong toContinue reading “Faith, Conversion, and the Mysteries of God”
New Testament Class Catechism
This 8th grade class catechism is recited at the beginning of each class Who is God? God is the creator of heaven and earth who is three in one and one in three. God is Father, Son, and Spirit. In what sense is God one? The Father, Son, and Spirit share the same divine nature.Continue reading “New Testament Class Catechism”
The Ghosts of Modern Science: How Darwin and Huxley Redefined the World
This article first appeared in Salvo 61 Introduction It started with latent unbelief. Not with science or scientific evidence, but with a restrained spirit of revolt, hemmed in only by the bib and tucker of the Victorian Age. The only thing needed to unhem the pretense of Christianity was a book written by the Devil’sContinue reading “The Ghosts of Modern Science: How Darwin and Huxley Redefined the World”
Apolitical Postmillennialism
One of the most beautiful elements of optimistic/postmillennial eschatology is its inherent hope. The expectation of God’s kingdom growing has stirred saints in hard times for thousands of years and will continue to do so for many more. But has God told us how He will accomplish His purposes in the future? When it comesContinue reading “Apolitical Postmillennialism”
The Lost Timeline of Learning
Introduction At the center of cultural reformation is remaking the education system, which requires a lot more than just starting another classical Christian school. In recent decades the church has seen the rise of private schools, classical Christian education, and homeschooling. Tens of thousands of Christians have pulled their kids out of government schools toContinue reading “The Lost Timeline of Learning”