Author Archives: Tim

My Refugees, My Family

Posted on June 20, 2018

The first of my family to arrive on this continent were refugees, French Huguenots fleeing religious persecution, imprisonment and the threat of death in 17th Century France. Louis XIV gradually increased persecution of Protestantism …, ultimately ending any legal recognition … Continue reading →

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Calling Evil Good and Good Evil in Today’s World – three insights from C.S. Lewis

Posted on June 19, 2018

Good people know both good and evil: bad people do not know about either. (Mere Christianity.) Of all bad men religious bad men are the worst. (Reflections on the Psalms.) The descent to hell is easy, and those who begin … Continue reading →

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The Plain Meaning of Scripture – How a Woman Pastor Honors God’s Call

Posted on June 18, 2018

[Crystal Lutton’s guest post relates her journey to become a pastor and preacher and how she overcame opposition from those who said she must reject God’s call in her life.] When God first called me to ministry and told me … Continue reading →

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Top Five Books to Leave off Your Summer Reading List – you’ll be glad you did!

Posted on June 11, 2018

Summer reading is some of the best reading. Choose wisely and – whatever you do! – make sure you don’t read these books: Pride and Prejudicial Error: In this sequel to Pride and Prejudice, Lizzie Bennet’s adventures continue after her … Continue reading →

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Looking Out for One Another – beyond manliness and femininity

Posted on June 4, 2018

The Bible says to love each other, comfort each other, lift each other up. It does not say that these are specifically masculine endeavors, even when the two people involved are a man and a woman. Agatha Christie captured this … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Read the Bible to Please God

Posted on May 30, 2018

Motivation is odd. Something I find compelling would be a complete bore to someone else. I might say “I like to do this because …” and someone else might respond “I don’t care about either of those things.” One person’s … Continue reading →

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When Women Are Silenced the Men Will Fail – a lesson learned from SWBTS and Paige Patterson

Posted on May 28, 2018

One of the most basic principles in the courtroom is due process, which at its core provides notice and an opportunity to be heard. Everyone appearing for a hearing or trial is entitled to notice of what is at issue … Continue reading →

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Abuse Is Wrong Because Women Are People, Not Because You Have Daughters

Posted on May 22, 2018

CBE International hosts my post on women and men relating to each other in God’s family today. Here’s an excerpt, and you can click over to read the rest. Christian leaders will often appeal to men’s sense of responsibility for … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness For Unconfessed Sin – a forever gift for God’s people

Posted on May 21, 2018

Forgiveness for sin is an ancient concept, dating back thousands of years. The Israelites found that God was not only willing to forgive them but that he would be generous in doing so. All they had to do was acknowledge … Continue reading →

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Rooting Out the Gossip Supporting the Billy Graham Rule

Posted on May 14, 2018

A few weeks ago in an online exchange about the Billy Graham Rule (a man must never meet alone with a woman, whether in private or in public), two pastors gave a perspective that grieved me deeply. They did not … Continue reading →

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