Monthly Archives: March 2009

The Calvinist Comeback

Posted on March 24, 2009 by David Daniels

I’m always interested in knowing how we (“we” being conservative, evangelical Christians of a Calvinistic bent) look to the wider community. Time magazine, in a series of short pieces named “10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now” has given idea … Continue reading →

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Francis Schaeffer: 25 years after

Posted on March 19, 2009 by David Daniels

This article first appeared in ChristianWeek on March 1, 2009 (Vol 22 No 24). ____________________ Two new books explore the continuing influence of Francis Schaeffer Two books published in time for the 25-year anniversary of the death of Francis Schaeffer … Continue reading →

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Bent Hope: A Street Journal

Posted on March 9, 2009 by David Daniels

Bent Hope: A Street Journal Tim Huff Castle Quay Books, 2008 ISBN: 1894860365 ____________________   Though names and locations have occasionally been changed to protect identities, the stories Tim Huff recounts in Bent Hope are “snapshots of real times and … Continue reading →

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The Left Hand of God

Posted on March 9, 2009 by David Daniels

The Left Hand of God Rob Alloway Vancouver: Regent College Publishing, 2008 ISBN: 1573834378 ____________________ Already having produced two award winning collections (Balaam’s Revenge, 1999 and Babylon Post, 2005), Rob Alloway continues to bring Old Testament Bible stories to life … Continue reading →

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Self-promotion masquerading as ministry

Posted on March 4, 2009 by David Daniels

I received a mass-mailed email today from a pastor who is co-hosting a live call-in show on Christian television. The program airs from 2:00a.m. to 4:30a.m. seven days a week and is geared to “…reach people in their darkest hour of need.” … Continue reading →

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