Stephen Roberts
Stephen Roberts (D.Min. at Birmingham Theological Seminary) is an Army chaplain and also writes for Modern Reformation and has written for numerous other publications. He is married to Lindsey—a journalist—and they have three delightful and precocious children.
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A New Apologetic Front: Spirituality and Suffering in the Army
In an institution like the military, where soldiers must die, platitudes must die as well. Horace’s famous words, “*Dulce et decorum est, pro patria mori*” (How sweet and fitting it is to die for one’s country), grind to a halt before real suffering […]
“R. C. Sproul: A Life,” by Stephen Nichols: A Review
I heard R. C. Sproul speak, once, at my seminary graduation. He spoke of the absurdity of Roman Catholic relic-seeking, including one notable quest for “Joseph’s pants.” Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Joseph’s pants. Sproul seemed equally amused and impassioned about such […]
How Do I Deal With My Anger?
There are real reasons to feel angry in this broken world, but we do so from a broken heart. If we work that anger back to our self-righteousness and idolatry, we will see that we need to change more than any of our circumstances.
“Moral and Spiritual Injury in War,” by Timothy S. Mallard: A Review
It should not surprise us to find rich theological and cultural insights coming from the realm of the military. After all, to deal with war is to deal with sin, suffering, grace, hope, and theodicy. It is often from the battlefield that we hear the question, “Why would a good God allow…?” […]
How the Old Can Help the Young
This is part of the beauty of the church. Not only are we united to Christ as our head, but to the body as many parts. Each of these parts is indispensable—including the aging ones.
