It is incredible how this little phrase, “peace on earth” is so divergently interpreted. Take just one example. At twilight, as 100,000 spectators looked on, 110,000 Nazi soldiers bearing 30,000 banners and standards marched onto the field. Then the Führer entered through a spotlighted gate.

When, in 1989, Paul Seabury and Angelo Codevilla were, respectively, a University of California, Berkeley, political science professor and a senior research fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, they authored War: Ends and Means. Prior to their collaboration, Seabury and Codevilla had both served President

On September 14, A.D. 258, Cyprian (c. 195 – 258), bishop of Carthage, was executed for refusing to perform pagan religious rites. The Roman proconsul, Galerius Maximus, had commanded him to worship Roman gods or die. The faithful bishop did not submit, nor did he

The life of the prominent atheistical philosopher, A. J. (“Freddie”) Ayer (1910-1989) illustrates the power of education to shape the soul—for good or ill. When he was a young man his maternal grandfather gave him a copy of the Confessions. Unfortunately, it was not the

The 1965 film classic, Shenandoah, features a memorable and outlandish prayer. With his eight children seated for dinner, the father, played by James Stewart observes, “Now, your mother wanted all of you raised as good Christians. And I might not be able to do that

For the last several days I have been in Washington D.C. attending the annual ETS (Evangelical Theological Society) meeting. Camaraderie with colleagues past and present was especially sweet. Besides this, the highlight was an evening walk through the National Mall guided by a friend who

On the heals of yesterday’s elections, I think it is good to remind ourselves that there is One who remains in office for all of time. This One, who is the King of kings and Lord of lords, presides with complete sovereignty, despite worldly affairs

Sometimes Christians can “tune out” the criticisms of unbelievers simply because they are non-Christians. It is a dangerous habit to develop. Very often those outside the Christian community can offer a fresh criticism that the Church needs to hear. Take sociologist Alan Wolfe for example.

As the fresh espresso aroma emanated from the cup sitting before me this morning, I read the following words, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” This statement of Paul in 1 Cor 11:1 summarizes one of the profound lessons I have learned

Many of you know that having passed through the fires of theological questioning last week by God’s grace, I am now looking forward to my ordination ceremony, which will be held this Sunday evening. In the meantime, I find myself thinking much about the pastor’s