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Now and then, I learn things via trusted sources about the Trump administration that shock me. Here is one of those stories. Friday, an explosion went off at London’s Parson Greens commuter railway in a terrorist attack. Twenty-nine people were injured but thankfully no one was killed. After the attack, Donald…
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Last week I posted the case of a young child with school refusal. I treated the child without relapse and wondered how a biblical counselor would conceptualize the case. I was especially interested in how Health Lambert would respond, because Lambert recently wrote a document titled Ninety-Five Theses for an…
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Today in 1787 the delegates to the Constitutional convention made one last minute change and then most signed the document. Nathaniel Gorham from Massachusetts wanted to change the number of representatives by changing the ratio of one representative for every 30,000 instead of 40,000. Mr. GORHAM said, if it was not…
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September 15, 1787 (Click to read Madison’s notes) Summary The delegates took up numerous final details from the Committee of Style. At the end of the day, the Constitution was complete (well almost). Influences on the Delegates There were no references to England, Rome, Greek, or any other influence today. Edmund…
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September 14, 1787 (Click to read Madison’s notes) Summary The delegates continued consideration of the report of the Committee of Style. Again, they debated sections of Article 1. Notably, the delegates nixed the idea of a national secular university and rejected a motion to protect the freedom of the press. Influences…
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September 13, 1787 (Click to read Madison’s notes) Summary The delegates continued consideration of the report of the Committee of Style. In particular, they debated elements of Article 1, sections 2 and 7. George Mason wanted to encourage American made goods and frugality. Influences on the Delegates On today’s date, delegates…
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On Monday, I wrote about the conflict between adherents of biblical counseling and Christian psychology. Biblical counseling denies the role of psychology in counseling while Christian psychology (as proposed by former Southern Baptist Theological Seminary professor Eric Johnson) uses the research and insights of psychologists to enhance counseling. In the recent…
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Despite many critical reactions, the Nashville Statement continues to attract signers. The creators of the statement hoped to draw a line in the church sand and they apparently have succeeded. The statement is divisive regarding the moral status of homosexual acts and desire. It isn’t surprising for the signers to…
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September 12, 1787 (Click to read Madison’s notes) Summary Yesterday’s session (9/11) adjourned without action because the Committee of Style did not have a completed product. On the 12th the delegates voted against a Bill of Rights and amended the override margin for a presidential veto. Influences on the Delegates One…
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UPDATE: Heath Lambert issued a statement in response to the controversy over Eric Johnson, SBTS, and the conflict between biblical counseling and Christian psychology. In sum, Lambert denies any pressure on SBTS to get Johnson fired. He does acknowledge that he spoke unkindly about Johnson in the video which is…
