David T. Koyzis

Last year I wrote of the sad case of Philip Wentworth, who lost his Christian faith at Harvard in the early years of the last century. While I suggested that his reasons for rejecting Christianity were pretty superficial, others walk away from faith for more weighty reasons. Among these are:1. . . . . Continue Reading »

“Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet” (Acts 4:36-37).“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set . . . . Continue Reading »

Even before 9/11 there was little doubt that winning the propaganda war can turn the tide in a real war. This should be kept in mind as we assess the recent Israeli attack on the Gaza aid flotilla. An excellent place to start is by reading George Friedman’s Flotillas and the Wars of Public . . . . Continue Reading »

In my youth I was fairly sympathetic with the aims of liberation theology, although I could never bring myself to accept this position in toto, as there was too much in the larger worldview that did not quite sit right with me. With liberation theologians I confess that God has called us to care for . . . . Continue Reading »

TIME Magazine’s News Feed carries the story: Ann Curry Flubs Wheaton College Commencement.Curry delivered Saturday’s speech to graduates at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, referencing the esteemed careers of a trio of alumni — reverend Billy Graham, film director Wes Craven and . . . . Continue Reading »

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!All Thy works shall praise Thy Name,in earth, and sky, and sea;Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!God in three Persons, blessèd . . . . Continue Reading »

Pierre Pidoux’s edited volume, Le psautier huguenot du XVIe siècle: Mélodies et documents, contains a fascinating lectionary for singing through the entire Psalter in the course of 25 weeks, or approximately half a year. This was used in Geneva during the 16th century. I am unaware . . . . Continue Reading »

Today Canadians celebrate Victoria Day, the first of the summer long weekend holidays. What better way to spend the day than to page through a copy of Owen Jones’ The Psalms of David, “with permission dedicated to Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria,” also known as the . . . . Continue Reading »

A quarter of a century ago I wrote a hymn text titled simply A Hymn for Pentecost, whose text follows:O Spirit of God, descend as a dove,alight on our hearts, fill them with your love.As once the apostles were touched by your flame,so rest upon us that new life we may claim.O Fount of our faith, . . . . Continue Reading »

One ancient hymn and one psalm are traditionally sung on the feast of Pentecost. The hymn is Veni Creator Spiritus (Come, Creator Spirit) and is attributed to Rabanus Maurus Magnentius in the 9th century. The English translation follows below.Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest,and in our hearts take up . . . . Continue Reading »