I have seen the American flag in some awesome places. Surrounding the Washington monument, flapping in the breeze, on the back of a fire engine following 9/11.  I have seen it draped across the coffin of members of my family.  I am a patriotic American who has participated in and partaken of the American spirit… Read More


Introduction Emil Brunner was a man of deep conviction with a personal passion for his Lord Jesus Christ. His hair was white, and his manner animated when in 1946 he visited Southern Seminary. With perfect English and a British accent he answered questions from students while pacing the platform and sipping water, as he put… Read More


Puritanism, as a Protestant religious movement, has effected and continues to affect evangelical epistemology and practice positively and negatively in many profound ways. Today’s evangelicals would also profit greatly by accepting Puritan influences in other aspects of their faith and action. Puritanism has positively influenced evangelical views of soteriology, biblical authority, scriptural exegesis, pastoral care,… Read More


Introduction Imagine walking into the office of a local church and being greeted by a team of Christians who have one obvious and overwhelming goal, to win their nation to Christ.  The strategy for achieving their goal is plainly stated and centrally posted for all to see.  So many Christians have been steeped in the… Read More