Eulogy For a Great Mom: Margaret Hildegarde Sweeting, (1926- 2024)
Margaret Hildegarde Sweeting, age 97, passed away peacefully in her home and entered the presence of the Lord on October 16, 2024, surrounded by…
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George Sweeting (1924-2024), Laid to rest in his 100th year
This is the eulogy I read at my dad’s funeral service. ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS, George Sweeting, age 99, passed away peacefully in his home on…
Boomers: Serve Like Your Whole Life Is Ahead of You
What will our generation do with the increased life expectancy God has blessed us with? Originally appeared at Christianity Today on September 6, 2024.…
What’s it like to tour ‘Bible country’ in person
Originally appeared at The Christian Post on July 20, 2024. There is an arresting phrase that appears in St. Paul’s letter to the Romans. He…
The Blessings of ETS
This week I had the privilege of presenting another paper as well as participating in a panel at the annual gathering of the Evangelical…
The Gifts America Gave to Our Family
Originally published July 3, 2023 as an op-ed on Independence Day at The Messenger This is a special July 4th for our family. Not…
From Seminary to University: Accepting the Call to CCU
Why give up being the president of a theological seminary to lead a Christian university? That’s a question I’ve been asked a lot lately. …
“Bring it Out” My Graduation Charge at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando 2015
Recently we had our 24th commencement from RTS Orlando. It was a wonderful evening to celebrate God’s goodness in the life of our 2015 graduating class.…
The Secret Lives of Seminary Presidents
Want to know a deep secret about seminary presidents? Evangelical seminary presidents in particular? By the way, a seminary (sometimes called a divinity school…
Books I Received For Christmas 2011
So what did you receive for Christmas? The famous Christian humanist Desiderius Erasmus once said, “When I get a little money I buy books;…