The Fear of Exposure and Character Assassination
When our sin is exposed we can either respond with repentance of character assassination.
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2023 Books of the Year
Here are my choices for best books of 2023
Read MoreBooks I Read in 2023
My annual annotated list of books I read throughout the year.
Read MoreDrawing Conclusions About Francis Schaeffer
The wide-ranging influence of Francis Schaeffer reveals just how complex and significant the man is.
Read MoreThe Three Phases of Schaeffer’s Ministry (Part 3)
In his Activist Years, Schaeffer seemed burdened and even consumed by the culture wars in America.
Read More2024 Study Project: A Theology of Friendship
I know, I know! I’ve picked as my main focus of study for next year a topic that wasn’t even on the previous list. It was an idea that came to me through conversations about a recent course I taught on a Theology of Human Contact. God created us to be in relationship and thinkingContinue reading “2024 Study Project: A Theology of Friendship”
Read MoreThe Three Phases of Schaeffer’s Ministry (Part 2)
My year-long focus on reading and studying the life, works, and ministry of Francis Schaeffer has been incredibly enlightening. In particular, I have noted that you can break up Schaeffer’s life into three distinct seasons or phases. Phase one, was his separatist years. In those years Schaeffer was focused on conflict between his brand ofContinue reading “The Three Phases of Schaeffer’s Ministry (Part 2)”
Read More2024 Study Project Plans
It’s that time of year where I start planning for next year’s focused study project. Each year I pick one subject that I am going to spend a year researching and wrestling with. This past year I spent time reflecting on Francis Schaeffer and it was absolutely wonderful. I wish I had more time toContinue reading “2024 Study Project Plans”
Read MoreA Review of “Chronic Illness” by Esther Smith
This is a volume that helps reframe the struggle of living with chronic illness by directing the sufferer towards God.
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The Separatist Years of Francis Schaeffer’s Ministry
Read MoreA Review of “Deserted By God?” by Sinclair Ferguson
This is a wonderful, if not perfect, guide for walking with God in suffering.
Read MoreThe Theological Legacy of Francis Schaeffer
Schaeffer’s ability to engage culture through Orthodox faith is his enduring legacy.
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