Archive for category: Personal

   I wanted to extend my sincere thanks to those of you who took the time to click on the “support us” link and join us as a regular supporter. We don’t talk a lot about money around here–not because we are fully supported but just because I have never felt it went well with apologetics. We don’t make marketing calls,

   I wanted to give a special thanks for Eddie and Lucy McKee, both members of PRBC. Eddie has been giving a lot of his personal time helping Rich with building projects in our new offices (hope to see the first six sets of shelves next week) and keeping the offices clean (he runs his own cleaning business, so if you

   Well, eight hours from Gatwick, another five from Philadelphia. Makes for a long trip, to be sure! But nothing spectacular to report. I did see “Eight Below” twice though. Yeah, I teared up when the guy found Maya and thought she was dead. I’m a softie, really.    Once again, my deepest thanks to Roger Brazier, pastor of the Edmonton Baptist

   Heading home tomorrow morning (Lord willing, as with all air travel). Spoke at the Edmonton Baptist Chapel this morning, then had a little adventure trying to get downtown. We were providentially hindered from making it. Back last evening from Glasgow, where I spoke on homosexuality at the Reformed Baptist Church, pastor Jim Handyside. And yes, I ordered my kilt while

   A quick “hello” from downtown London. I’m actually finished speaking at the School of Theology, though there is one day left to go. Got caught in a downpour yesterday, got back to the Tabernacle only 15 minutes before speaking, looking like I swam in. But the Lord was merciful and I was able to put that out of my mind

   In an earlier post I said Ergun Caner was “no serious scholar,” and I wish to both apologize for, and clarify, that statement. Aside from allowing myself to give place to the frustration that Dr. Caner’s behavior toward me has created, for which I apologize, I should have been significantly clearer in my words. I was referring to the fact

   I would like to personally thank every one of you who has written in on the “Caner Situation” (for lack of a better description). I have been overwhelmed, truly, by the sheer volume of e-mails, and by the deep sincerity, devotion, and passion, almost every one evinces. I have read them, and would love to respond to each one, but

   When I find a product, or a business that provides a service, that is particularly useful, I like to share that with my readers, since many of us share common interests. So, when I find a particular tech gadget highly useful (like my uber-secret debate weapon known as the HP TC1100 tablet pc), I mention it here (or others sneak

   I’m very focused upon finishing my debate notes, studies, etc., so blogging will have to wait till next week. I deeply appreciate the kind notes from those of you who have written saying you and your church will be praying for the debate Sunday evening. That really means a lot. I am enjoying the role of “underdog,” and am likewise

   I know it has been awhile, but I was re-installing my fractal software on my new desk unit, and…well…this thing has a lot more power, so I wanted to see how fast it could render fractals, and…look what popped out! If you like color, you’ll like this one as a background image.

   I had no idea! I’m so ashamed! A chance to wear one of my tartan ties and I missed it! Ach, the shame of it! I guess President Bush was informed of it (or some underling buried in the White House basement was), for he (or that underling) wrote, “Through hard work, firm values, and strong faith, Scottish Americans have

Well, it is starting. Rich has been working long, long days for weeks now, mainly doing carpentry work, but also being electrician, painter—you name it. The offices are looking great, but we are finally at that point where we must need to make the leap. That is, starting tomorrow, we have to get all the computer equipment down there and

I have just a few minutes before we have to leave for Heathrow and the beginning of the journey home (if all the flights are on time, I will get home eighteen hours from now). What a wonderful time of preaching and ministry I’ve enjoyed over the past two weeks here. I do hope and pray the work here has

Inverness, Scotland, is one of the fastest growing cities in all of Europe. Located at the mouth of Loch Ness, world famous for its elusive and shy inhabitant, “Nessie,” Inverness is a beautiful city on the banks of the River Ness. It is also my current location as I wind up my week ministering in Scotland. Today I ministered at

When in Scotland…! Had a great time at a fine gentleman’s store in downtown Glasgow doing what everyone had challenged me to do ever since I visited the first time. Yes, they are quite comfortable, before everyone asks the obvious. No, I didn’t buy it. Yet. 🙂 It sure would look great on formal nights on a cruise! On a

Well, we saw my English version a few days ago, but now I’ve been in Glasgow a few days. Last night I memorized a section of Robert Burns. So, today we went into downtown Glasgow and…well…did I, or didn’t I? You’ll have to check back tomorrow morning to find out!

Just a quick “hello” from London. I spoke five times yesterday, three at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in the morning for the seminarians (two sessions on the canon, one on John 6) and then twice at Day’s Lane Baptist Church on the authority of the Word and the primacy of preaching. This morning I did the Gospel service at the Edmonton

I assume most of my readers also read Steve Camp’s blog, so most of you are aware that Steve’s older brother passed away recently. But in case you didn’t, Steve wanted folks to know about his brother and his life of service and ministry. So here’s the link. May Steve find God to be his ever present strength and the

Turning forty three is pretty irrelevant, you know? I mean, forty was big…I guess. Fifty will be big. But for now, you are just…middle aged. Back when I was riding in the 90s I would go for big rides, weather permitting, on my birthday, just to sort of spit in age’s face. So since I’m back on the bike, I

It couldn’t have been too bad if I’m not only planning on doing it again next year, but planning on doing the full thing (i.e., the full 109 mile route), so yes, I made it through the 80 mile portion of El Tour de Tucson on four months preparation. Didn’t set any records, nor was I trying to. Survival, no

Just a quick note as I prepare to speak again this afternoon at the Brandon Biblical Theology Conference. I am speaking along with Tom Ascol and George Zemek on Reformation themes. Today I will be speaking on salvation through Christ alone and doing a general Q&A session before heading home this evening and then heading over to the LA area

I’ve lived in Phoenix for over thirty years, and ridden over 31,000 miles around the state on a bicycle, but until last Wednesday, I had never ridden in South Mountain Park. No, I do not know why. Anyway, last Wednesday I rode up to the top of South Mountain and truly enjoyed the effort. It is only seven miles from

Just a quick hello from Omaha. Finished the Bible Conference this morning, will be preaching all day tomorrow. After the Conference this morning some of the men from the church took me for a ride…literally. They were kind enough to rent me a 2005 Harley Road Glide motorcycle, and we rode around the Omaha area for a little over three

Trying to get back in the swing of things after arriving home last evening from my quick trip up to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. I would like to thank Dean Arens and the staff at Moody for allowing me the great privilege of not only speaking in two consecutive chapel services (and hence getting to interact with the student

I am truly looking forward to the next few days as I travel with my father up to Chicago to speak at the Moody Bible Institute. My dad graduated from Moody in 1953, but has never been back, so this will be his first visit in 52 years! I am going out on a limb and predicting “a few things

So, why would I post a picture of trucks on an interstate highway? Because that is I-10 west of Phoenix. I took this picture with my cell phone this morning. In the far distance you can barely see the Palo Verde Nuclear Plant, 50 miles west of Phoenix. I’m on the over-pass. Why? Because this was the half-way point of

Man, today was rough. I won’t bore you with details. Let’s just say I hope the rest of the week before the debate goes better. The debate presentation is taking shape, and I’m truly excited about it. I have by necessity been privy to more of the arrangements for this year’s conference and debate and cruise than in past years,

Back from ministering in Georgia this weekend. Had a wonderful time with the elders and people of the Ephesus Progressive Primitive Baptist Church. They have a good bit of fun with their own name, actually, since “Progressive Primitive” sorta sounds like “tall short” or “fat skinny” or “happy sad” or some such pairing. But the folks were warm and encouraging

I “buttonized” this one. If you have WindowBlinds and use any of the very popular, high-quality skins that are at the top of the ratings list (like GT3 for example) this background, combining purple and blue elements, works wonderfully. Makes for a great looking desktop. Here’s the 1280×1024 version.

I will be on Issues Etc. today to discuss my current CRI article on Bible Translations. You can listen live at www.kfuo.org, assuming we are actually doing this live and not taping it.

It sure has been hot in Phoenix lately, and now the humidity is starting to inch upward, indicating the beginning of the monsoon flow. The humidity has increased four-fold this week. I know, in comparison with places like New Orleans, we are still as dry as a bone, but 115 feels a lot worse with four times the humidity, believe