Category Archives: Christendom

The Benefits of Lectionary Preaching

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Uri Brito

When I arrived at my local congregation in Pensacola we were using the Revised Common Lectionary. The RCL is a fine Lectionary and provides a wonderful tour of the Scriptures in a three year cycle. But as time went on … Continue reading →

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Lent, Ligon Duncan, and Legalism

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Uri Brito

Collin Hansen wrote an article for the Gospel Coalition entitled Should You Cancel Good Friday? which has brought to the attention of many a conversation they have never had before. What is Lent? Why celebrate it? As a committed Protestant, I am committed to … Continue reading →

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Evening of Goodness, Truth, and Beauty at Trinitas Christian School

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Uri Brito

Dr. George Grant exhorted and encouraged us this evening to conquer the world. This remarkably titanic vision, he argued, is actually grounded in the prayer our Lord taught us: “Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.” We … Continue reading →

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The Saints of Providence Church in 2012

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Uri Brito

 

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The Death of the Episcopal Church

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Uri Brito

Ross Douthat’s scathing critique of the Episcopal Church is worth noting. The Episcopal Church is changing, but according to Douthat it is… …flexible to the point of indifference on dogma, friendly to sexual liberation in almost every form, willing to … Continue reading →

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John Armstrong Discusses Catholicity on Trinity Talk

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Uri Brito

  Catholicity with John H. Armstrong [24:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Hear our interview with John H. Armstrong of ACT3 as we discuss his book, “Your Church Is Too Small: Why Unity in Christ’s Mission Is Vital to the Future of the … Continue reading →

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How Can I Love the Church?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Uri Brito

This type of wisdom from parishioners makes pastors rejoice. Tolle Lege! Please take the time and read this entire piece. 1) Read the Word: Our minds are renewed by the reading of His Word, and that renewal includes transforming those selfish … Continue reading →

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Peter Leithart, Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and One Table

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Uri Brito

Peter Leithart uses his titanic biblical knowledge to respond to respond to critics of his earlier article I am too catholic to be Catholic. Leithart concludes: Are we in a “Josiah moment” when the divided church can finally share a single feast?  I … Continue reading →

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Vacation and Worship

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Uri Brito

As summer heats upon us, many of us will be vacationing all over the country. As a pastor, I am constantly troubled by how many people treat vacation as not only a break from work, but also a break from … Continue reading →

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Emerging Churches

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Uri Brito

While on vacation in Gatlinburg, TN, I spent an entire morning in a large bookstore. Though the Christian books’ section was quite small and largely undeserving of my attention, I did find a few gems for $3-6. Among them were … Continue reading →

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The Once and Future Christendom…

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Uri Brito

A fascinating article by James Pinkerton. Somehow I sense I will be reading more of his pieces in The American Conservative. In The Once and Future Christendom Pinkerton argues that Tolkien’s strategy for the Shire is the strategy that the … Continue reading →

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The Most Rev. Peter Akinola, blasts the American Episcopal Church

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Uri Brito

If we fail to act we risk leading millions of people away from the faith revealed in the Holy Scriptures and also, even more seriously, we face the real possibility of denying our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. Read the … Continue reading →

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The Presbyterian Church in Brazil

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Uri Brito

I was pleased to hear through Derek Thomas–via a Brazilian pastor–that the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil (IPB) passed a motion, by a good majority, to sever ties with the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC). He … Continue reading →

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