Five Heart Benefits February 20, 2025 "Trust in God." "Trust in Christ." "Trust the Bible." We hear this word often as Christians as we are often encouraged to trust. To trust means to
New Logo, Same RPTS February 18, 2025 The following article is sponsored by Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary and originally appeared in the Reformed Presbyterian Witness magazine in the January/February 2025 issue. Used by permission. If you visit our website,
The Reluctant Polemicist February 13, 2025 There’s a fine line between contending and stirring up trouble; speaking a soft word or being harsh; being prepared or disrespectful; being responsible or a busybody; correcting or fault-finding; being discerning or divisive. A godly polemicist needs to know that line, and I fear very few do.
3GT Episode 328: Spurgeon on Prayer in Preaching February 12, 2025 magine having a podcast episode where Charles Spurgeon is interviewed about his prayer life as a preacher. Undoubtedly, it would be 3GT's most popular program ever! Well, though you will not
A Great Storm, A Great God, A Great Calm! February 12, 2025 “[37] And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. [38] But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And
Lord's Day Keeping the Lord's Day February 11, 2025 Twenty years ago, I was finishing lunch on a Sunday afternoon at my pastor’s house. It was getting later than I expected, so I tried to leave, saying, “I need to get
Personal Covenanting February 10, 2025 As you began the 2025 calendar year, surely you heard friends engaging in the annual tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. Often, these resolutions involve personal commitments to such matters as exercise,
We Are All Musicians February 03, 2025 The following post is a guest article by Gib McCracken, a deacon at River Valley Reformed Church (RPCNA). This article is intended as a supplement to this article from 2012. The Heart in
Should I Go to College? January 29, 2025 Should I Go to College? A guest post from Rev. Bill Boekestein. Young people need to acquire the requisite skills for meaningful employment. Cal Newport gets to the point: “If you want a
Immigration Immigration January 28, 2025 Immigration continues to be a pressing matter in our country. Problems are easily identified but solutions are hard to find. It seems timely to reconsider basic principles as we seek wisdom to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with our God.
Hope The Toymaker's Tale January 21, 2025 ‘From my earliest recollections, I felt that something was profoundly wrong deep within my being. Why am I here? What is the meaning of life if we are all ultimately going to die? I felt utter despair’.
3GT Episode 327: Interview with Ken Ham January 20, 2025 After a brief discussion of the winter snows, the 3GTers welcome an Aussie who had never seen it until coming to America. Ken Ham, Founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis, the Creation
Death Live Like You Are Dying January 15, 2025 Have you ever tried to life your life like you were dying? Paul tells us we should in Colossians 3:3-5: “For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Looking To The Lord January 14, 2025 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.- Proverbs 3:5 Why is trusting in the Lord so hard? We can easily trust the
3GT Episode 326: Why Sing? January 13, 2025 Well, some think that podcasts should not have introductory banter. Just get to the subject at hand, they say. So, in light of that helpful instruction, the 3GTers make fun of it and
At the Right Hand of God January 09, 2025 Just a quick note on the phrase in Hebrews 10:12 where Jesus, having once for all time offered a sacrifice for sins he has now "sat down at the right hand
prayer Encouragement in Prayer January 08, 2025 A new year is upon us already, and already many have made and broken plenty of resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, be more patient or kind, etc. etc.. Many believers have likely
Faith to Fight the Most-Focused, Fiercest, Foulest, Foes! January 06, 2025 I came across a few interesting quotes from Trench while preparing for an evening talk on the exorcism of the epileptic son at the foot of Transfiguration Mount - I trust you will
3GT Episode 325: Your Own Internal Prophet January 04, 2025 To be honest, this episode starts off a bit wonky. Kyle compliments Scott on his introduction. Barry has to correct Scott about a music group. Kyle laughs at Barry because he only knows
God is With Us, Fear Not January 01, 2025 Life can be like a trip across the Atlantic Ocean in a 17th century sailing vessel during hurricane season. The loss of a loved one, our failure at work, the marriage that breaks
New Year, New You December 26, 2024 Can you believe that 2025 is upon us? Several of you will be making new goals and resolutions to bring you into the new year. Some of you will lose weight, drink less,
Shepherds in the Fields Led to Lead December 25, 2024 With the mulled punch warming on the hob, I thought I’d take a few moments to reflect on the Shepherds in the fields. These keepers of the sheep belonged to one of
messiah A Throne Established Forever: Jesus' Legitimate Reign December 25, 2024 Jesus, the eternal King from David's line, reigns with justice, peace, and love. His boundless, everlasting dominion fulfills God’s promise. Respond with faith and worship.
gospel In the Bleak Midwinter December 22, 2024 In the Bleak Midwinter is a Christmas carol that deserves more attention than it gets.
Elderly (Still) in Awe of the Aged December 21, 2024 This is an edited version of a previous post. It seemed especially appropriate to repost in light of the recent homegoing of two greatly beloved, exemplary servants of the Lord, Ken Smith and