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Reading and Thinking

For two decades after the end of the Second World War, C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the most public advocates of Christianity

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The Cause of Compassion

Augustine’s (354–430) first literary work as bishop was a two-book reply to certain questions about biblical interpretation sent to him by Ambrose’s successor, Simplician,

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Guilt and Grace

This painting by Pier Francesco Mola is titled “St. Peter Freed from Prison.” It came to mind this evening as I read a section

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The Drama of Doctrine

This morning I have been reading The Drama of Doctrine by Kevin Vanhoozer. Tough sledding at some points, but well worth the investment of

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The Morning Ride

This (Wednesday) morning you may be interested to hear my interview with Mark Elfstrand of Moody Radio on his Morning Ride program. Along with

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The World’s Treasure

British vicar Charles Bridges (1794 – 1869) is best known for his volume The Christian Ministry. One of his most fervent passions was his

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Ministry in Italia

Next week I leave for Italy, 15 days of service in Bologna, down to Florence, and eventually to Rome. Following is a little prelude…

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A Word for Dads

Having been without power for the last two days, I’m torn between writing a post that employs the metaphor of sitting in darkness and

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Pastoral Imperatives

What qualities are necessary to be an effective pastor? In the following post, Kevin DeYoung offers a short list. 1. A pastor must be

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Engaging Worldview

Donald A. Carson (1946 -) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, where he has taught since

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A Travesty from Nietzsche’s Childhood

“I never saw the members of my father’s church enjoying themselves.” *** “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again. Rejoice!” Phil

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Encouragement for Pastors

Solomon Stoddard (1643-1729) was a minister in Northampton, Massachusetts for over half a century and was eventually succeeded by his grandson Jonathan Edwards. Solomon

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Singing the Gospel

Looking back in time, one my favorite seminary professors was Dr. Gary Parrett. Among other things, Gary taught us to appreciate the mediums of

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Confronting the Specter of Guilt

The longer I serve former Catholics, helping them to understand from whence they have come and where they now find themselves in their evangelical

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The Fire of God’s Word

In 1854, at the age of twenty and just four years after his conversion, Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) became pastor of London’s New Park

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A Soldier’s Prayer

In the midst of World War II, Alfred A. Knopf published the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Prayer Book, with contributions from such prominent generals as

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Chris Castaldo

Chris Castaldo is the Lead Pastor at New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois, and is a fellow at the Center for Pastor Theologians. Whether it’s through his writing, speaking, or his bi-weekly Vlog, "A Brief Word from Pastor Chris," he desires to see the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed and lives transformed for the glory of God.

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