Author Archive
Papyrus fragment may date from first century
“This would make it the earliest copy of the New Testament known to exist and the only one from the 1st century.” Theologically Driven.
QLD Premier declines Christian election forum invitation
“The [ACL] will proceed with a live webcast in Queensland with LNP Leader Campbell Newman on Wednesday February 8 from 5:30pm.” Australian Christian Lobby.
A common enemy
It is a universal principle that people need enemies. Loud protests notwithstanding, people need enemies. It is fundamental to modern politics. The left has the right. The right has the left. The people have the politicians. And the politicians have the people. We all have enemies. And we have them because we need them. Every [...]
Thousands home school unregistered in Australia
“There are 942 children registered with the Home Schooling Unit this year, but Mr Osmak believes there may be another 10,000 home schooling underground in Queensland.” ABC News.
My series links
Over the last six plus years, I’ve written a number of topical series. It is the nature of blogs that these get buried, so I created a list of links for easy reference for myself. Perhaps you’ll be interested to have a look at some of them as well. Here is the list of every [...]
Pastors: Tenure or Contract?
Peter Ko examines “the pros and cons of the contractual nature of many independent churches’ call for their pastors.” Fan Into Flame.
Top ten posts of 2011
The team for segment 11 is finalised. I got a bit of a preview of some of the topics the guys intend to address this segment and I’m excited about the potential benefit as we think these things through. The segment starts Monday week. Top ten posts Here are the posts that got the most [...]
“Tyndale” by David Teems
Teems, David. Tyndale, The Man Who Gave God an English Voice. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2012. This book supplied for review through BookSneeze®. 263 pages plus appendices. A renowned critic suggested that only Shakespeare’s prose “is capable of surviving comparison with Tyndale’s.” Yet Tyndale lived his life—and performed his art—in exile. This is no mere biography. [...]
2011 @ InFocus
I did a little summary of the year at 2010 @ InFocus last year. Here are some stats for 2011. First, you can also go see the JetPack stats (I’m not sure how accurate they are, but there are some interesting tidbits there). Second, the Wordle for this year. Once again, click to embiggen all [...]
Committee to review BJU Sexual Abuse Policy
Stephen Jones: “I want to know of any improvements we can make in how we respond to and lovingly support individuals who have experienced abuse.” Bob Jones University.
The scandals of that silent night
Silent night, holy night… The song brings to mind images of moonlit fields and starry skies; shepherds laughing around a cosy fire; an awestruck husband and a contemplative new mum. We’re warmed as we recount the comforting joys of that night so long ago. Our hearts become settled, peaceful, serene… But underneath the serenity were [...]
Free Books!
I put this giveaway up a while ago but never got around to selecting the winners. So I’ve decided to give you one more chance to sign up before I randomly select the three winners and post out the books in time for your New Years reading. If you entered it before, you are free [...]
