Remembering Edith Schaeffer

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Edith Schaeffer was a Christ-loving, creative, caring, and classy woman. She entered the presence of Jesus this past weekend, at age 98.

Why Should We Believe in a Historical Adam?

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Last month Kevin DeYoung posted an excellent blog called “10 Reasons to Believe in a Historical Adam.” I can’t say enough about the importance of this subject. 

Should a Christian and a Non-Believer Stand Together even for a Good Cause?

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Question from a reader: When I see different Christians aligning themselves with unbelievers for a good cause, I am concerned that the unbeliever will think of themselves as a Christian and be misled. Should a non-believer and a Christian be standing together in this way even for a good cause?

Francis Schaeffer on Spiritual Adultery

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Francis Schaeffer was one of three writers (the others being Lewis and Tozer) who influenced me most profoundly when I was a new believer in the early 1970’s.

Do You Believe God Created the Earth in Six Literal 24-Hour Days?

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First let me say that many sincere people believe in the Bible and also believe in an old earth. They do this via the gap theory or day age theory or some other means of interpretation.

What Have You Been Reading Lately?

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I've recently been reading G. K. Chesterton's book Orthodoxy and his little book on St. Thomas Aquinas.

The Kiss of an Old Godly Man

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As a brand new Christian in 1970, I read every Christian book I could get my hands on. Several, including Born Crucified, were by L. E. Maxwell, who my friend Doug Nichols speaks so fondly of in this reflection. I asked Doug if I could use it in my blog.

Are You Familiar with Brian McLaren’s Book A New Kind of Christian?

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You will hear McLaren's book mentioned with increasing frequency. It's having a wide impact.

A Life of Humility

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After seeing my recent post about Francis Schaeffer, my friend Doug Nichols, founder and international director emeritus of Action International Ministries, emailed me this story. To me, given my respect for both men, it's priceless. 

Francis Schaeffer: Intellectual and Christ-Lover

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Friday, May 15, is the 25th anniversary of the home-going of Francis Schaeffer, intellectual and Christ-lover. When I was a new believer, I was profoundly influenced by what he wrote.