Mike Wittmer

Month: May 2014

  • evangelicalism and heresy

    I don’t want to do this, but a few friends and pastors I respect have asked me to respond to this popular article which essentially says that because evangelicals like C. S. Lewis they should also accept Rob Bell. The essay is written by a young man who hasn’t yet started seminary, which may account…

  • home movies

    My youngest brother is a bit competitive, in an understated sort of way. You’ll have to look closely or you might miss it.

  • face the music

    Here is my latest for Our Daily Journey. As always, if you see something, say something. Thanks! Read 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 So, my dear brothers and sisters, when you gather for the Lord’s Supper, wait for each other (v. 33). The wise pastor told his new worship director, “There is one style of music I…

  • sin on Sundays

    Here is a fascinating discussion among Neal Plantinga, Ross Douthat, and many of America’s top journalists on the topic of sin. There is much to chew on here. Especially note the discussion about the absence of sin and confession in our evangelical churches. Thanks to Matt Westerholm, whose tweet alerted me to this site.

  • not ashamed

    Last Friday I had the privilege of speaking at our seminary’s commencement. We graduated an exceptional class of pastors and counselors, many of whom are already engaged in significant ministry. They will be missed. In light of recent events, I wanted to encourage them that this is perhaps the best time to embark on vocational…

  • grace and truth

    Phew! I just turned in my grades for the spring semester, my busiest one yet, and now have almost a week off before my three online classes start up. Last week I had the privilege of sharing with my friends in Traverse City on their National Day of Prayer. TC has a terrific group of…