As we share a significant portion of the biblical canon, it is helpful for Christians to read in the Jewish tradition to gain insights into the text… Read more “Sabbath Insights from the Non-Christian”
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Why Men Should Not Cover Their Heads in Public Worship or The Glory of God Unveiled in the Assembly of God’s People
Years ago I was present at a conference being held at a church. No Psalms were sung and our time together was not opened with a call… Read more “Why Men Should Not Cover Their Heads in Public Worship or The Glory of God Unveiled in the Assembly of God’s People”
Many Fiddlers, Few Flourishers to Our MisFortune
In his essay “Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates,” Francis Bacon explores the question of how leaders help a nation to its greatness or harm… Read more “Many Fiddlers, Few Flourishers to Our MisFortune”
The (Royal) Proverbs 31 Woman
Not that long ago, I commented on how another passage of scripture is misunderstood and overemphasised. I would like to demonstrate the same with Proverbs 31:10-31. The… Read more “The (Royal) Proverbs 31 Woman”
John Calvin on Wrestling with Ourselves
“The first verse [ed. Psalm 22:1] contains two remarkable sentences, which, although apparently contrary to each other, are yet ever entering into the minds of the godly… Read more “John Calvin on Wrestling with Ourselves”