If you've not seen this, it's very interesting. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,402483,00.html I've lived in Israel - I've been to his home town - and I agree with his assessments.

Well, here's my 2 cents. Overall, I liked The Shack and would recommend it, not so much for a study in theodicy as an example of how the imagination can be used to communicate truth. At the same time, I do believe it is good for those who are hurting and concerned with the "why?" question. I admit that when I first heard that God the Father is represented as a black "mammy" (I love classic black mammy's by the way) I was a bit put off because of the gender issue. Having now read the book, I realise that he is not trying to advocate a feminist position. Instead, he abides by the patriarchical revelation. Even as a "mammy," he (she?) is still called "Papa." Once the main character is emotionally able to respond to the Father as a father, The Father is represented in a pretty mocho male fashion. I do have a serious problem with his blanket denunciations of hierarchy and "institutions." Young obviously needs some tutoring in t...

Yes, the maneuverings of the liberals at Lambeth are chilling, but I'm referring to my "chilling out" on my blog until the shenanigans are over. Lord, have mercy upon us. God bless you, gentle reader.

Painting by Garofalo; Web Gallery of Art http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/g/garofalo/ Praise be to Thee, O Christ, on this anniversary of thine ascension to the throne of David! Come quickly, O Lord, we pray! Recommended listening for today: Bach's Ascension Oratorio

Almighty God, as our brother, St. George, feared not the wrath of man and fought the fight of faith as your good soldier, grant us that same courage of faith, with such oneness of mind and heart, that we may faithfully serve you after his example, and finally come to those unspeakable joys which you have prepared for those who sincerely love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Over the past few years, there has been some confusion in our area about our church's location. There has been a Reformed Episcopal Church mission on Signal Mountain, which uses the name St. Andrew's. We have decided that we will change our name to St. George's Anglican Church in order to deal with the problem. Our new website will be officially on-line Thursday evening, but you can already find it here: www.stgeorgechattanooga.org .

The local Reformed Episcopal Church, on Signal Mtn., has put up a very attractive sign on the highway that has our church's name on it. We are on good "speaking terms" and hope to have this cause of confusion resolved in a friendly and biblical manner in the near future.

I have a paperback copy of sermon outlines, primarily by Charles Simeon, that I would like someone to have. 202 outlines, c. 500 pp.; Baker Book House, ISBN: 0801090024. If you want it, and are willing to pay the postage, send me an e-mail. The next Moule installment should be up later today.

Let's keep northeast England in our prayers as they face a tidal wave threat over the next several hours. See the news.

Worth the read: Malcolm Muggeridge: The Great Liberal Death Wish

Thanks for the mug, Jim!

There is a CREC church in South Carolina that's looking for a pastor. They are "very liturgical; almost Anglican." If you think you might be interested, let me know: dnb48 at comcast.net.

By the way, U. S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said earlier this week that the current U.S. Cong. budget proposal includes a tax increase 4 times larger than a budget in the Clinton era that was itself the largest in U.S. history.

Pictured left to right: myself, Dr. Dorsett, and Dr. DeHart. I am so thankful to the Lord for his manifest presence at our conference this past weekend. Lyle Dorsett's words to us were enlightening and spiritually helpful. Dr. DeHart's address will be posted on our Society website (see the link). We had almost 50 people attending, which was a real encouragement. By the way, if you know anyone interested in ministering to kids in Mexico on a long-term basis, let me know so I can pass on the info to Dr. Dorsett.

On Monday December 4, 2006 Hugh Hewitt discussed the new Nativity movie with Dr. Paul Maier and Mark D. Roberts. It's pretty interesting. Go here to listen (34 & 1/2 minutes) .

OK, folks, I fought the beta and the beta won. I decided the best thing to do with the trouble I was having with the new Blogger beta was to set up a new account and just start all over. So, I'll be periodically reposting old blogs with labels, which will enable you to better utilize the archives I've had in the past. I'll also repost some of my more recent stuff. Hopefully it's fair skies from here on out.