From the Archives

In Pursuit of a Faithful Witness

"And a voice came from heaven, 'You are my beloved Messiah; with you I am well pleased.'" This declaration is the familiar pronouncement of God's favor upon Jesus, at the time of his baptism. Well, not quite. Read the Article.

What Does Jesus Offer a Broken Situation?

People are going to trash [Penn State] university for a while, and it may get a lot uglier as more and more is discovered. Do not be ashamed or turn on your university, we can rest assured, God loves to heal broken things with the cross. Read the Article.

Why Are We Surprised: Is Penn State Tragedy the Logical Consequence of Radical Secularism?

The situation at Penn State University is a tragedy, but a clear-eyed assessment would have to conclude that it is not unexpected. Since at least the 1960s, government funded institutions have steadily and now almost completely pushed aside the moral and ethical framework provided by Christian faith. Now, when the inevitable consequences show up, we should not act surprised. Read the Article.

Some Gospel Healing for the Sadness in Happy Valley

Joe Paterno’s career is over. It did not end well. Read the Article.

Bill Iverson, 83, Plants a Church in Brick City

One church. Two locations. Four ethnically-based congregations Read the Article.

Tim Keller: John Stott First to Speak God's Word to Me

Under the slated skylight and within the clean, airy white walls of College Church on the Wheaton College campus, more than 600 people gathered Friday to remember and be inspired by the life of John Stott – the English Anglican clergyman who helped define and drive the global evangelical movement in the 20th century. Read the Article.

Thankful They Embraced the Risk

I thank God today for the service and the sacrifice of 24.5 million veterans in America. Read the Article.

A Story of Grace: Liturgy, Labor, and Congregational Life

Early on in our life of The Washington Institute, the Lilly Endowment drew us in to help with a far-reaching grant that they were offering to the nation, “Programs in the Theological Exploration of Vocation.” Read the Article.

From Pastor to President: An Interview with Philip Graham Ryken

When the time finally came, making the decision was unexpectedly easy. Eventually God’s will became so clear that to do anything else would have been disobedience. Read the Article.

Westminster Theological Seminary Inaugurates The Stephen Tong Chair of Reformed Theology

Westminster Theological Seminary (WTS) held an inaugural ceremony for The Stephen Tong Chair of Reformed Theology on September 12, 2011. The first occupant is Chinese-American Rev. Dr. Jeffry K. Jue, associate professor of church history at WTS. Read the Article.