A Brick in the Valley


Cornelius Plantinga on Spiritual Discipline
December 3, 2007, 9:26 pm
Filed under: Quotes

In his tremendous book, Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be, Plantinga explains why spiritual discipline is fundamental to spiritual freedom.

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On Changing the World
December 3, 2007, 5:13 pm
Filed under: Recommended Links

Tullian Tchividjian (it’s a small miracle if I spelled his name right) has a key link to a paper by James Davison Hunter.

 In addition to Tullian’s comments introducing Hunter, this paper is key for those thinking about how change might come about in culture.  As Tullian concedes, it is a bit heady.  But, if you really want to think about what might change culture, then reflect on this.



Wright and Piper: McLaughlin’s Final Installment
December 3, 2007, 3:05 pm
Filed under: New Perspective on Paul

It was a good weekend all around for Brian McLaughlin – - the Buckeyes did complete their back into the title game.  Because we are an encouraging people, we here at “A Brick in the Valley,” refrain from making any comments about last year’s title game(s) with Florida.

More important than the turn of events for the Buckeyes, Brian completed his series reviewing N.T. Wright and John Piper’s interaction.  It is very helpful.

 Brian even persuaded me to entertain the possibility of purchasing N.T. Wright’s commentary on Romans – - I already have Moo & plan to get Schreiner.