Author: jmarkfox

May 3, 2010 “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants,” Isaac Newton wrote in a letter to his rival, Robert Hooke. George Herbert, the English poet of the 17th century, used the same phrase a few years later, writing, “a dwarf on a giant’s shoulders sees farther of … Continue reading Stand on the shoulders of giants

April 26, 2010 Al Mohler at the “Together for the Gospel” conference last week gave a message on eight trajectories that have led the church away from the Gospel. Here are four of his eight warnings, and then I would like to add one of my own. The Therapeutic Trajectory: This rests on the belief … Continue reading There is a correction for these trajectories

April 23, 2010 I was sitting in a restaurant with my wife, enjoying the meal and the company. I glanced at the table next to me and saw a man who was animated in conversation with a woman. He seemed to be very confident and poised. I was distracted, though, by his left sideburn because … Continue reading Permission needed to ask hard questions

April 5, 2010 There is no running water on the island. To use the bathroom, we would fill up a jug with salt water, dipping into a 55-gallon barrel outside the door. When finished, we poured the saltwater into the toilet, making sure that we started high with the water jug and kind of “pushed” … Continue reading Make a difference in Bocachica

March 29, 2010 By the time you read this, I will be on my way home from a week-long journey in South America. I went there last Saturday with 19 others from Antioch for a mission trip. This week, we have been digging latrines, pouring concrete, and teaching. Jorge and Karen Silva, who started the … Continue reading Good parenting starts with Jesus

March 19, 2010 A candidate for church membership was asked, "What part of the Bible do you like best?" He said: "I like the New Testament best.” Then he was asked, "Which book in the New Testament is your favorite?" He answered, “The Book of Parables," and began to recite his favorite to the members … Continue reading Biblical illiteracy carries a high price tag