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  • Quotebook #6

    “No society is healthy which tells its members to take no thought of the morrow because the state underwrites their future.” ― Richard M. Weaver “Your greatest contribution is the ones you leave behind.” — Alan Jackson (from “Small Town Southern Man”) “Poor is the nation that has no heroes, but poorer still is the… Read more

  • Notes on Grounds for Divorce

    No-fault divorce is a horrific tragedy that has allowed far too many spouses to destroy their families when they should have been pressured to work things out. We should strive to reform civil laws and family courts to more closely approximate God’s design for marriage, including its permanence. Marriage is entered into with vows, “til… Read more

  • The Folly of Racial and Ethnic Arrogance

    The Folly of Racial and Ethnic Arrogance

    Racial and ethnic arrogance are just as sinful and foolish as personal arrogance. Humility is a virtue in every domain of life. — Some seem to think natural law teaches races should be segregated (a kind of natural law kinism of sorts). Wolfe leaned this direction in his book on Christian nationalism (though how far… Read more

  • Resolving the Cruz/Carlson Debate: Not All Who Are Israel Are Israel

    A shorter, edited version of this article was recently published at The Federalist. — Some months ago, the Christian doctrine of “ordo amoris” (the order of loves) made its way into mainstream discussion after J. D. Vance invoked it in an interview on the immigration issue. Now, something similar is happening with another Christian doctrine,… Read more

  • Encouragement to Pastors for the Weekly Grind

    Fellow pastors, it’s the eve of the Lord’s Day. Prepare yourself to lead your people into the presence of the Lord tomorrow. Prepare yourself and your heart for battle so you can lead your congregation in fighting the good fight. Prepare yourself to give the comfort and healing balm of the gospel, as a physician… Read more

  • Prayer

    “Contrary to popular opinion, prayer doesn’t come naturally. The “Lord’s Prayer” as we call it, was given in response to the request from a disciple, “Lord, teach us to pray as John taught his disciples” (Luke 11:1). Jesus replied: “When you pray, say Our Father…” Three things stand out here: First prayer must be taught.… Read more