Mark Ward

American Civil Religion

by | Apr 25, 2014 |

I wrote a little piece on deism for a new BJU Press Bible textbook recently, Deism believes there is a God, but that He hasn’t spoken to us. He is there, but He’s silent. We’re left discerning truth about him from nature. Deism, however, has no simple definition and...

What’s the Cheapest Way to Have an iPhone?

by | Apr 23, 2014 |

I like Apple products. I like Microsoft products, too, but anymore it's best to pick one software ecosystem and stick with it so all your notes and reminders and messages can work on all your devices. There are three major options: Apple, Microsoft, and Google (though...

Where Kristoff Gets It Right and Wrong

by | Apr 21, 2014 |

I actually really like self-professedly liberal New York Times columnist Nick Kristoff. He really seems to love his neighbor in a genuine way. He's also willing to praise conservatives and be open about his own views without hiding behind a veil of neutrality (he is...

Review: Did Adam Exist?

by | Apr 19, 2014 | ,

Did Adam Exist? by Vern S Poythress My rating: 4 of 5 stars Classic polymathic Poythress. He takes a consistent presuppositionalist approach to the issue at hand and yet doesn't use his faith as an excuse to avoid the science relevant to his topic. The book is so...

Profound Insight on Power from Andy Crouch

by | Apr 18, 2014 | ,

God made His image-bearers kings and queens over creation (Gen. 1:26–28). But we know what Lord Acton said: that kind of absolute power corrupts. And it surely has done so, in places all over the world. People do things to this planet, and to their fellow...