3GT Episode 241: A Journey Out of Mormonism October 19, 2021 Still holding at 3GT minus one, the parishioner and professor invite another guest on this latest episode. They are joined by Laurie Zaffini, who tells of her incredible journey out of the Mormon
Sing with Your Faces! October 18, 2021 Surely, this is a post only a Presbyterian needs to write. For I speak of the blank and even dour looks often seen on people's faces when they are singing in worship. In
revival The Week Coleraine Stood Still October 16, 2021 On Tuesday 7 June, 1859, the town of Coleraine was visited by a supernatural phenomenon. It didn’t involve UFOs or little green men or monsters from outer space. It was something far more amazing that affected many thousands of the people who lived in our town at that time.
3GT Episode 240: Caring for the Caregivers October 15, 2021 This episode is still Borg-less, but it is not pastor-less! For Pastor Martin Blocki joins the prof and parishioner to share his unique story and offer his insights into caring for those caring
MIssion - Psalm 19 Keep it to Yourself? October 15, 2021 How can you keep the truth of Scripture to yourself? This, I reckon, was in the forefront of his thoughts, as the Apostle quotes Psalm 19: initially it referred to General Revelation in
Ageing Age to Age October 14, 2021 It's my birthday today ..again!. Another year has passed. So imperceptibly and quickly, the days have come and gone. But I have to honestly say it has been one of the happiest personal
"...With My Eye Upon You" October 13, 2021 We grow so much when we pray with God's people and meditate together on the truth. For instance, I have grown in appreciating God's omniscience through the prayers of a particular fellow church
reading Reading Biographies October 12, 2021 Reading about Christian's lives glorifies God and encourages you. It can be a massive uplift in times of discouragement and trials.
Oasis Places October 12, 2021 In the early summer of this year, I quietly passed the thirty year mark as an ordained minister of the gospel. These three decades have not been without trials and even temptations to
beauty The Bible's Beautiful Both/And October 08, 2021 In the Psalms, dogmatic doctrine is a work of art.
"Just Say No"? 3 Practical Ways to Resist Temptation October 07, 2021 With all due respect to former First Lady Nancy Reagan, resisting temptation in the Christian life is much more nuanced and challenging than the popular advertising slogan of the 1980s, “Just Say No.
Christian Missions Lessons from Kabul October 06, 2021 In August 2021, the western world watched in horror at the scenes of chaos unfolding at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. After twenty years, the U.S. military had begun their withdrawal, hoping
3GT Episode 239: The Incredible Story of Naghmeh Panahi October 05, 2021 On this episode of 3GT, the gentlemen are joined by Naghmeh Panahi. They along with their listeners have the privilege of hearing her share the incredible story of the Lord's redemption in her
Water Heater Maintenance October 01, 2021 (This article orginally appeared here in February of 2019. Since the article seems to have been resurrected, seemingly because of Pastor's Apprication Month, I am republishing it today for your edification. -NE) Last
Evangelism Delicious First-fruits! October 01, 2021 By briefest way of giving encouragement to all hard-working pastors, elders and members, I just want to share my present delight at a harvest of first-fruits. Two summers ago I purchased a couple
3GT Episode 238: Ministering to College Students September 30, 2021 "I was a stranger and you welcomed me." Jesus said this action reveals His true followers from false ones (see Matt. 25:31-46). Every fall across the nation, thousands of college students pour
Becoming Beautiful Saints September 30, 2021 I say more: the just man justices; Keeps grace: that keeps all his goings graces; Acts in God's eye what in God's eye he is — Chríst — for Christ plays in ten thousand places,
Pathway through Pain September 30, 2021 How should believers respond to painful providences? 1 Peter 5:6-14 provides four clear instructions that help suffering saints keep their head and heart on track. 1. Care-Free SubmissionBecause God cares for us,
life and death Living Long in the Land September 29, 2021 Despite declines in 2020, life expectancies remain double what they used to be--something we should celebrate and seek to sustain.
What Submission is Not September 27, 2021 The Lord is raising up a veritable army of holy women holding men accountable for abuse in the home, church, and society. Women such as Rachel Denhollander, Jennifer Greenberg, Diane Langberg, Naghmeh Panahi,
reading What I'm Reading and What I'm Learning September 22, 2021 Devoted reading is the practice of enjoying knowledge and enjoying truth. Devoted reading is the practice of humility, admitting a need to be taught and expanded in knowledge and understanding. Devoted reading shapes
Episode 237: Justice - Do It! September 21, 2021 They are back! Well, at least two of them are. The professor and parishioner resume recording while the pastor continues his needed hiatus. On this episode, Barry actually interviews Scott as he just
Anointed with Oil September 20, 2021 Please bear with me as I describe a minor medical matter of mine. I know there's nothing like an old guy talking about his health to chase readers away. But it leads to
Marriage For better, for worse… September 18, 2021 Last week I came across a remarkable story. Jean-Pierre Adams was a French footballer in the 1970s and 80s, and he passed away on the 6th September, aged 73. He was capped 22
Greek Why Kiss your Bride through a Veil? September 17, 2021 Why do we insist that those training to be ministers of the Word learn Greek and Hebrew? Is it just tradition? Or a sadistic desire to inflict the same pain that previous generations of ministers had to go through?
