Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan William set to quit next year
The Archbishop of Canterbury is planning to resign next year, nearly a decade before he is due to step down, it can be revealed. Dr Rowan Williams is understood to have told friends he is ready to quit the highest office in the Church of England to pursue a life in academia. The news will... Continue Reading
A Compendium of famous leadership and motivational quotes (College Football Edition)
As the College football season cranks up again, the web has been filled with a number of great examples of leadership from famous college coaches, and even a few players. The Aquila Report wants to keep our readers informed; and who knows, a preacher might even find an illustration for use in a sermon this... Continue Reading
New York City Mayor Bloomberg, faith groups face off over 9/11 prayers at Ground Zero
Convincing the famously stubborn Mayor Michael Bloomberg to change his mind could require a minor miracle, but critics hope enough pressure will convince Bloomberg to allow clergy to speak Sunday at ceremonies to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Citing previous practice, Bloomberg has said the focus of the Ground Zero ceremonies will... Continue Reading
Defending Francis Schaeffer: He did NOT advocate the violent overthrow of the government if Roe v. Wade were not reversed.
To the extent that his book even hints at “more severe measures,” they aren’t being recommended if civil disobedience fails. Rather, he’s suggesting that Christians have the right to consider using “defensive force” in situations where civil disobedience isn’t permitted — as in Nazi Germany in the 1940s, or in British-occupied Boston in the 1770s.... Continue Reading
NY Times’ Keller Responds to Christian Critics
Keller didn’t exactly go to ground after authoring a controversial column, published in the New York Times, suggesting that Republican presidential candidates ought to be aggressively probed about their religious beliefs. But neither did the Gray Lady’s outgoing executive editor go out of his way to address the “heated response” his column elicited from “conservative... Continue Reading
New Palmer Home director continues his life’s mission of working with children
I started putting out applications, and my prayer was: ‘Lord, I don’t want options. I want you to either open the door wide or slam it shut.’ Steve Lanier, at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Jackson, said ‘Steve, I’ve got the job for you. You need to work for Palmer Home for Children in Columbus.’ Steven... Continue Reading
A Year of Biblical Womanhood, Literally
A piece on the website of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, the leading proponent of “complementarian”—anti-egalitarian—gender roles in the church, accused her of a “mocking” attitude. Others have tut-tutted over her interpretation method, and called the project dangerous.” An evangelical blogger is spending 12 months following the Bible’s instructions for women—and she’s doing... Continue Reading
The PCA loses a faithful Pastor: Marshall St. John (1947–2011)
The Lord has seen fit to take home one of his faithful servants, Marshall St. John. I never met him in person, but I enjoyed reading his articles and interacting with him over the internet. I’m sad to see him go, but our heavenly Father had other plans. Editors Note: We will have a visitation... Continue Reading
At 39, new Gordon College president leads evangelical up-and-comers
If personal style is any indicator, Lindsay is apt to hold Gordon and Christian higher education to high standards. Lindsay expected all his research assistants to wear sharp business casual attire when working on his projects. If a student’s cell phone ever rang during class, Lindsay would assess a $5 fine to help pay for... Continue Reading
UPDATED Thursday Noon: Founder and Director of LOGOI Ministries, PCA Teaching Elder Les Thompson, died on August 30 at age 80
The Board of Logoi Ministries has reported the death of their founder and longtime director, Les Thompson, on Tuesday. Updated obituary with details on the memorial service Leslie James Thompson, 80, of Miami passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. A memorial service celebrating his life and honoring the Lord he loved will be held... Continue Reading
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