As we age, the body becomes weaker and our sense of usefulness can wane. But this is a lie of the enemy. God has given older believers a gift not available to those young in years. The Book of Providence, as Archibald Alexander coins it, is the ability to look back over years of your life and see God’s hand moving you to where you are, even before you were a Christian.
In this week’s episode, John Snyder discusses Archibald Alexander’s second letter to those in the autumn of life. Archibald’s wisdom is not just for those who are in the twilight years of life. His words carry much practical application for the young as well. We pray it is a blessing to you.
While we had hoped to give away a biography of Archibald, it is currently unavailable. In its stead, we are giving away five pamphlets of the letters published by Log College Press: https://www.logcollegepress.com/shop/aging-in-grace-letters-to-those-in-the-autumn-of-life. You can sign up for the giveaway here https://www.mediagratiae.org/the-whole-counsel-giveaway
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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The Sanctity of Human Life Is a Theological Issue — And Now Now Political Analysts Are Getting the Picture, With Very Interesting InsightsNEW YORK TIMES (NATE COHN)
Some Voters Are at Odds With Their Party on AbortionPART 2
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Big Worldview Issues and Politics Collide in the Battle Over Congressional RedistrictingPART 3
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Do Pro-Life Americans Want to “Take Away” a Civil Right (Abortion)? No, Because There Is No Right to Abort an Unborn BabyNEW YORK TIMES (CHARLES M. BLOW)
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Monday, June 12, 2023
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:18) America on Trial: The Trump Indictment and the Trial of the Rule of Law and the American OrderTrump’s Case Puts the Justice System on Trial, in a Test of Public Credibility by New York Times (Peter Baker)A Destructive Trump Indictment by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part II (10:18 – 14:57) An Engagement Ring Recession and Future of Marriage: A Decline in the Purchase of Engagement Rings Tells a Bigger StoryWhat All the Single Ladies (and Men) Say About the Economy by New York Times (Jeanna Smialek and Jason Karaian)Part III (14:57 – 24:36) ‘A Scientist’s Sexuality Shouldn’t Matter’: Theoretical Physicist Makes Important Argument Regarding Effects of DEI on Science as a Field of StudyA Scientist’s Sexuality Shouldn’t Matter by Wall Street Journal (Lawrence Krauss)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
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Friday, January 7, 2022
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 08:50)Tyranny Can Come from Bureaucracy: The OSHA Mandate Comes Before the Supreme Court — At Stake Is More Than The VaccineThe Supreme Court Has Allowed State COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates. Biden’s Policies Face A Steeper Climb by USA Today (John Fritze)Part II (08:50 – 14:10)‘Our Servicemen Do Not Give Up Their Religious Freedom When They Serve This Country: Judge Strikes Down Vaccine Mandate in Suit by Navy SealsJudge Issues Stay Against Vaccine Mandate for Navy SEALs Seeking Religious Exemption by Fox News (Jon Brown)Part III (14:10 – 24:02)Why Does the Christian Tradition Oppose Cremation? – Dr. Mohler Responds To Letters From Listeners To The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
