Monthly Archives: January 2009
Disappointed by Scripture: Another example of Pentecostalism in practice
In the 10 or more years it’s been since I left Pentecostalism (baptized Assemblies of God, 1991), and in pursuing Reformed thought since early 2000′s, I’ve been continually taken aback at the two hallmarks of charismatic/Pentecostal practice: Low regard for … Continue reading
A Voice in the Cloud of Witnesses: On The Passing of Scottie Sayles
Earlier this evening I was thinking of the brother in Lord who played a key role in my coming to Christ. I met Scottie in the mid-1980’s when I attended YMCA Camp Campbell, where I heard the gospel for the … Continue reading
Tomlin vs. Watts
I’ve removed this entry due to concerns about the accuracy of the information presented, which drive some of my conclusion. Specifically, after some follow-up comments, it’s uncertain what exactly Isaac Watts wrote (“I” vs. “we”) in his original hymn. Since … Continue reading
Divorce, Ministry and The Tragedy of Interminable Non-Restoration
Earlier this evening I spent time with my friend Tim, with whom I’ve become reconnected after several years of being apart. Tim still goes to the same Assemblies of God (“A/G”) church in which we met and I was baptized … Continue reading