Unstoppable (Movie Review)

Inspired by the true story of the unmanned train incident in Ohio in 2001, director Tony Scott’s latest film “ Unstoppable (rated PG-13) is entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat. Denzel Washington, Chris Pine (Star Trek) and Rosario Dawson (Seven Pounds)...

How can God be both Loving and Wrathful?

John 3:16 is often called the “end zone verse” because of its ubiquitous appearance on football game posters. “God so love the world that he gave his only begotten Son.” God does love us, and the depth of his love surpasses all knowledge (Eph....

Toy Story III: Fun for the Family

Disney/Pixar does it again in the third (and supposedly final) installment in the Toy Story franchise. “Toy Story 3” (rated G) is fun for the whole family. The original cast of characters are all present. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return as the voices of...

Doe the gospel begin with Sin?

In his excellent book, The God Who Justifies,  James White writes, “Paul’s indictment of the entirety of mankind forms the foundation of the gospel message. There is no good news where the bad news of man’s sinful state is not clearly proclaimed and perceived. The...

Humility Always Precedes Conversion

Over the next few blogs I want to insert some material from a manuscript I am preparing for publication by P&R . It concerns the importance of humility for the Christian life. The first reason humility matters is that it is necessary for conversion. God saves...