by Kevin Bauder | Dec 17, 2021 | In the Nick of Time
In one of the courses that I used to teach, I spent part of the semester discussing how hymns work. Hymns are poems, and poems are works of art. One of the principal ways in which art communicates is through analogy. A work of art sets up an analogy by drawing a...
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 10, 2021 | In the Nick of Time
[This essay was originally published on December 7, 2012.] Any Christian discussion of holidays must begin with the recognition that we observe them in the absence of any biblical requirement. Does this mean that it is wrong to celebrate holidays? Not as long as the...
by Don Odens | Dec 3, 2021 | In the Nick of Time
Gordon Henry Lovik made the transition from this world to the glory of heaven early on the morning of November 19, 2021. He was well prepared for the change of address! I do not remember my initial meeting with Gordon Lovik, but could never forget him. He is one of a...
by Jon Pratt | Nov 19, 2021 | In the Nick of Time
On October 23, 2021, I was privileged to attend the funerals of two people I greatly respected, Laurie Westerling and George Cable. Both were native Minnesotans. Both lived a long time—Laurie was 80 and George 92. Both were saved during their teens. Both were married...
by Editor | Nov 12, 2021 | In the Nick of Time
“Give to the Max” has arrived! It began November 1 and it will end on November 18. Many years ago, Central Baptist Theological Seminary began to participate in “Give to the Max Day” every November. The event is sponsored by GiveMN, a...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 5, 2021 | In the Nick of Time
Nearly ten years ago I determined that I had to get into better physical condition. My approach involved two strategies. First, I made some significant and long-term changes in my eating habits. Second, I knew that I needed an exponential increase in exercise. My...
