Mike Wittmer

What I think. What I know. What I think I know.

  • uh-oh, they’re on to us

    Interesting article in USA Today that is also a current blog topic at the New York Times.  Of course, the madness began the night that Tim Tebow passed over and ran through his fellow Christian Jim Tressel’s Ohio State defense.  I knew nothing good could come of that.

  • party like it’s 700 B.C.

    The big economic news last night and this morning was that numerous Wall Street executives of bailed out firms were going to pay large bonuses this year.  They justified this expense by saying that they have to compete with other firms to keep their good talent. I recognize that the following may be an overgeneralization—which…

  • loved the book but not what it said

    Today I received the latest copy of JETS, which includes an interesting example of doublespeak.  Its book review section contains a “peer review” which the late Stanley Grenz (professor at Carey Theological College in Vancouver) wrote for Jossey-Bass concerning Brian McLaren’s book, The Last Word and the Word After That (see JETS, September 2009, p.…

  • is this funny?

    While I was driving into work just now I heard that Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.  Do you know what this means?  After years of getting it wrong, Jack Van Impe is now only a free space away from winning Antichrist Bingo. I do wonder how you can win the Nobel Peace Prize…

  • drunken bluegrass (but I repeat myself)

    Here is irrefutable, un-photo shopped proof that Gary Meadors (far right) has slipped back to step 8 on his long journey toward wellness.  If you aren’t familiar with AA, that is the step where Gary tries to make amends.  So if you have ever taken Greek from him, you may want to screen your calls…

  • the gospel-driven life

    I highly recommend Michael Horton’s new book, The Gospel-Driven Life, which is his sequel to last year’s Christless Christianity. That book analyzed the problem with our evangelical churches and this one presents his solution.  Horton’s main point in both books is that the gospel is something that God does to and for us rather than…

  • repentance isn’t funny

    I watched David Letterman a lot in the early 90’s when I was working third shift to put myself through seminary. I have only caught snippets of his show since then, and usually I was disappointed in what I saw. It seemed like Dave had stopped trying, and was content to make fun of how…

  • great theology for free

    In case you haven’t heard, Michael Horton and his friends at the White Horse Inn recently started a blog which you need to check out.  This week Mike posted on the two kingdoms discussion, and every Wednesday he posts on Wright’s Justification. I wanted to mention it in a post before putting it in my…

  • beyond the Bible to theology

    Gary Meadors’ new book on Moving Beyond the Bible to Theology just came out, and you can watch him and his impressive list of contributors speak about it here.  It looks like a promising and provocative book.  Well done, Gary!

  • the next big thing

    I don’t know why, but this week I received an advance copy of Growing with Purpose, a series of 100 word devotionals that Zondervan will sell for $18.99.  And since the author is a friend and collaborator with Rick Warren, it will do very very well.  If you were inspired by The Purpose-Driven Life, you’re…