The institutions entrusted with the formation of young men are failing in their most basic duty of protection. This week, a 28-year-old female health teacher in Colorado was arrested, accused of a year-long sexual relationship with a 14-year-old male student. The allegations . . . Continue reading →
The Death of Santa
As a young boy I certainly believed in Santa. We made the annual cookie oblation and went to bed under the conditional covenant that he would not come if we did not sleep (or at least stay in bed). Nevertheless, I think . . . Continue reading →
To Us a Son is Given
For we who are in anguish There shall be no gloom, For he who was long promised Dwelt within the womb. For we who walk in darkness There shall be a light, For he who is the sunrise Shines into the night. . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: On the New Covenant (7)
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NJ AG Subpoena Of Pregnancy Resource Center Goes To SCOTUS
First Choice Women’s Resource Centers has been providing services to pregnant women since 1985. The organization exists to give women the information and resources they need to make life-affirming decisions for themselves and their unborn children. First Choice also provides counsel for . . . Continue reading →
Conflation Of Kingdoms: The Great Disregard Of Moral Law And The Common Good Of Man
The speaker behind the podium transformed before our eyes. His rhetorical temperature rose quickly as he opened his argument by calling a local politician “a demon.” As he did so, I could almost see Dwight Schrute pounding his fist and chanting, “Rise . . . Continue reading →
Five Disturbing Discoveries About AI
Students are embracing the magical abilities of AI tools in ever-increasing numbers. Theological faculties and seminaries are scrambling to respond with appropriate ethical policies. Developers are forever finding new ways to foil AI detection. Unsurprisingly, specialist theological editors and proofreaders (such as . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: On the New Covenant (6)
In this episode Dr. Clark continues his series on the New Covenant Continue reading →
The Tender Love A Father Has: The Christian’s Comfort, Even In Death (Part 9)
Our series on the Christian’s great hope in the face of death has so far thought about the theological reality of death as God’s judgment on sin, while also observing that Scripture offers a wonderfully tender perspective. In considering the great comfort . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: On the New Covenant (5)
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The BCO Says Assistants Not Deaconesses
Churches should reconsider the practice of congregational nomination and election for those who assist the Diaconate. When the selection process mirrors or closely resembles the election of deacons, it creates unnecessary confusion. It blurs the distinction between ordained officers and those serving . . . Continue reading →
A Major Problem With Conspiracy Theories (Part 1)
Ben Shapiro recently gave a speech in which he issued a strong indictment against conspiracy theories and those who traffic in them. He warned, [t]he conservative movement is also in danger from charlatans who claim to speak in the name of principle . . . Continue reading →
Calvin: God Descended From Heaven Without Leaving It
The Son of God descended miraculously from heaven, yet without abandoning heaven; was pleased to be conceived miraculously in the Virgin’s womb, to live on the earth, and hang upon the cross, and yet always filled the world as from the beginning. . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of December 15–21, 2025
These were the top five posts for the week of December 15–21. Continue reading →
Heidelcast For December 21, 2025: Have This Mind: Philippians (8)
In this episode Dr Clark continues the series, “Have This Mind” Continue reading →
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: The “Divine Council” Interpretation of Psalm 82:1
In this episode of the Heidelcast, the Superfriends talk about praying to Jesus. Continue reading →
From The Womb Of The Sunrise: The Glories Of King Jesus—Psalm 110 (Part 1)
If you survey the story of David, you must admit that his biography is quite exceptional. He is a remarkable figure. This is in part due to the fact that David is so diverse. He has moments of stunning integrity and days . . . Continue reading →
The Revivalist Appropriation Of Vaudeville
This year marks the Radio City Rockettes’ one hundredth anniversary, and the annual Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall is an aptly named feat. The century-old show has inspired big-budget iterations in evangelical circles nationwide, including in my home state of . . . Continue reading →
Video: Have Archaeologists Discovered Biblical Bethsaida?
In this video, Shane Rosenthal, host of The Humble Skeptic podcast explores the archaeological dig site at El-Araj on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee and talks with some of the archaeologists working there. Could this be the true location . . . Continue reading →
A World Without Books Is A Dark World Indeed
He wanted above all . . . to shove a marshmallow on a stick in the furnace, while the flapping pigeon-winged books died on the porch and lawn of the house. While the books went up in sparkling whirls and blew away on a wind . . . Continue reading →