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Philosophy is the love of wisdom. However, as soon as some hear the sound of the word they think of an unbearable heaviness. They immediately think thoughts that don’t often approximate what philosophy really is at its heart. What is more, theology and philosophy have enjoyed a close relationship...
Allen Curry Articles
Fit for a King: Convocation Address at Reformed Theological Seminary Some of you who looked at the title of my address may think I have been co-opted by the development department. That is not the case. I would like for us to look at how our lives at seminary can get us fit to serve the king. In...
Derek Thomas Articles
1. Sean, welcome to the ref21 blog. We've been looking forward to having you join us and now that you have, tell us a little about yourself. Thanks, Derek. I'm glad to be part of the Ref21 band of bloggers. While most of my people are from the southwest corner of Virginia , my parents were the...
Derek Thomas Articles
"Iain D.," I want to welcome you to the ref21 blog and I look forward to your insights and contributions. Tell us briefly a little about yourself and your family. Perhaps you can begin by giving us a geography lesson as to where exactly it is you live and minister? Thanks Derek. It's good to be...
Derek Thomas Articles
Steve, I want to welcome you to the ref21 blog and I look forward to your insights and contributions. Tell us briefly a little about yourself and your family. We live in Churchtown, Lancaster County , in Pennsylvania . (I'm not making that up.) Our neighbors are family, my wife's folks, Amish and...
Derek Thomas Articles
Thabiti, I want to welcome you to the ref21 blog and I look forward to your insights and contributions. Tell us briefly a little about yourself and your family. I grew up in North Carolina , the youngest of eight children. Attended N.C. State University , where I met an extraordinary young woman...