by Kevin Bauder | Jan 2, 2026 | Bauder's Reading, In the Nick of Time
Each January I write about the most interesting books that I’ve read during the preceding twelve months. To enable this task, I keep a list of every book I’ve read during the year. I review the list to see which books struck me as most interesting—an...
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 19, 2025 | In the Nick of Time
Little child, look on me— What can Thy newborn eyes see? Dost Thou recognize a man Fashioned by Thine ancient plan? Infant that Thou hast become Canst Thou yet behold me from The aspect of eternity? Little child, think of me— No slave was ever less free. I have...
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 12, 2025 | In the Nick of Time
According to Matthew’s gospel, Jesus’ mother remained a virgin until He was born (Matt 1:25). Christians treat the virgin birth as a fundamental for at least two reasons. First, it is essential to Jesus’ claim on the Davidic throne. Second, it is...
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 5, 2025 | In the Nick of Time
[This essay was originally published on December 13, 2013.] These days humanism is often equated with secularism or human autonomy from the divine. Originally, however, the term was used to designate the celebration of the humanities, those pursuits and disciplines...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 21, 2025 | In the Nick of Time
In the past, most Christian churches employed a calendar that focused on events from biblical and Christian history. This calendar is sometimes called the liturgical calendar, meaning that it is a calendar that regulates worship. About half the liturgical calendar is...
