Blog Archive
for December, 2010

Christlessness Is Peace

— Sunday, December 19th, 2010 —

I’ve been wanting some peace and quiet around here. Now I have it. And I’m miserable. My wife and sons went on ahead of me to visit family, while I stayed behind to preach and put some things in order here. Just like the song says, “all is calm, all is bright around here,” [...]

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Did Jesus Ever Get a Stomach Virus?

— Sunday, December 12th, 2010 —

Last week a friend called my office to leave a question she wanted some help thinking through. Could Jesus have gotten a stomach virus? Or the flu? Or a head cold? This question was rooted in something a little deeper. Since sickness is part of the curse of the Fall, would Jesus’ sinless nature [...]

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How to Kill Your Child’s Imagination

— Thursday, December 9th, 2010 —

Just today I received a copy of my Touchstone magazine editorial colleague Anthony Esolen’s newest book, Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child (ISI). I’ve only skimmed through it, mind you, but even that quick a glance has prompted several “Amens” from this Baptist.

In the book, Tony deals [...]

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Zombies and the Gospel

— Sunday, December 5th, 2010 —

Once a year, in the city where I live now, there’s what’s advertised as a “Zombie Walk.” On this night, people (typically young city-dwellers) dress up as the living corpses of horror lore and lumber out about hands-out, moaning as they swarm together through the [...]

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Should We Sterilize Ourselves in Order to Adopt More Children?

— Friday, December 3rd, 2010 —

Below is the latest “Questions and Ethics” query. Help me answer this question by telling me your thoughts in the comments. I’ll weigh in later. And remember to send me your real-life ethical dilemma to questions@russellmoore.com.

Dear Dr. Moore,

My wife and I really resonate with your emphasis on orphan care and adoption, caring for [...]

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Speaking at the Recalibrate Conference in Louisville, KY

— Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 —

Dr. Moore will be speaking at the Recalibrate Conference in Louisville, KY, on February 12, 2011.

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Preaching at The Summit Church in Durham, NC

— Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 —

Dr. Moore will be preaching at The Summit Church in Durham, NC, on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 2011.

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Preaching at Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas

— Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 —

Dr. Moore will be preaching at Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, on May 1, 2011.

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Speaking at Southern Seminary’s Preview Day in Louisville, KY

— Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 —

Dr. Moore will be speaking at Southern Seminary’s Preview Day on April 29, 2011, in Louisville, KY.

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Speaking at the National Conference of The Gospel Coalition Conference in Chicago, IL

— Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 —

Dr. Moore will be co-leading a workshop on adoption at the national conference of The Gospel Coalition in Chicago, IL, on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

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