Economics: Finland experiments with a guaranteed minimum income. Theology: An old sermon by John Piper examines the wonder of the Incarnation. Church: Tim Challies reviews the practical ecclesiology book,the Vine Project. Christ: Despite some of the discussions I’ve had of late, yes most scholars in relevant fields still believe Jesus existed.

Nativity Quiz: How well do you know the Nativity story in the Bible? Take this quiz to find out. Reporting Putin: How can we interpret support for Putin in the west as something other than “extremism”?Canon Dating: (no, not having coffee with artillery) Michael Kruger argues for an early understanding of a NT scriptural canon.…