by Jon Pratt | Jan 23, 2026 | In the Nick of Time
This past Sunday morning a mob of anti-ICE demonstrators disrupted the worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul. Pastor Jonathan Parnell was forced to halt his sermon while the rioters screamed at and harassed the worshipers (which included children) while...
by Kevin Bauder | Jan 16, 2026 | In the Nick of Time
Five years ago this month, Bible Baptist Church in East Bethel, Minnesota, asked me to become their interim pastor. I accepted. That is when I began to discover the shortage of qualified pastoral candidates who are willing to minister in smaller churches. Eventually,...
by Kevin Bauder | Jan 9, 2026 | In the Nick of Time
Interposition is an old word. It is not much used in theological conversation these days, but it was at one time. It is directly related to the duty of magistrates (governing authorities, whether lawmakers, administrators, or judges) to uphold just laws. The doctrine...
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...
