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An Homage to the Cricket

Dan — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:15:18 +0000

It would be both impolite and imprudent for me to refer to my boss as “The Cricket.”

That is except for the fact that this is a self-imposed nick-name.

I’ve known Dr. Russell D. Moore since he was a doctoral student teaching his first Systematic Theology class in which I was a first year MDiv student. At that time he and Maria lived in the Gospel Ghetto (a.k.a Village Manor). RDM, as he is known by many on campus, is as ghetto now as was back then: which is to say that in spite of his national presence as a preacher, author, and adoption advocate, he is still a humble man who loves to invest in future leaders. I’m thankful beyond words for his investment in my life.

Real Marriage

Dan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:42:03 +0000

Everlasting Joy

Dan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:03:16 +0000

An imaginary conversation between C.S. Lewis and G.K. Chesterton. I wrote a short article about the influence G.K.C had on Lewis here.

Hitch

Dan — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:35:32 +0000

Christopher Hitchens: remembered for his courage.

In a personal reflection of his brother’s life, Peter Hitchens remembers Christopher for his courageous outlook towards, among other things, the cancer that took his life. Peter’s write up is here.

Christopher Hitchens, known by many as “Hitch,” died on December 15, 2011. His quick wit, turn of phrase, and tenacious mind will be missed by all.

Though an avowed atheist, he was close friends with many evangelicals, who like him, enjoyed the hearty dialogue. There is a great write up from one of his good friends Larry Alex Taunton here. Also, Dr. Russell Moore’s post about the nature of grace and death-bed conversions has aroused a great deal of comments.

Christopher Hitchens was a public intellectual and an important thinker – I offer this sketch as my small tribute to a man whose thoughts and writings will continue to foster the sorts of debate and robust dialogue he seemed to value so much.

The Theologian’s Dean

Dan — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:49:03 +0000

Carl F.H. Henry, the founding editor of Christianity Today, was considered by many to be “The Dean of Evangelical Theologians.”

And indeed he was. His six volume work “God, Revelation, and Authority,” provides a lasting standard for understanding Scripture. His influence upon the collective mind of conservative Christian thought is indelible. In a 2001 interview he stated, “I am very worried about the loss of the priority of the mind among evangelicals. This is a matter of great importance in the struggle for evangelical fidelity. It must not be forgotten.”

The importance of the evangelical mind must not be forgotten, and for that very reason, neither should Carl F.H. Henry: Lord willing, neither will be.