Tragedy Killed by what they thought would save them January 28, 2023 Seventy years ago, on the last Saturday morning in January, the MV Princess Victoria left the port of Stranraer in South-West Scotland. She was heading for Ireland with 179 people on board – but
3GT Episode 279: The Pulpit & Politics January 26, 2023 In this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, they decide to mix the unmixable. For they have a lively discussion about religion and politics. More specifically, about how politics should be treated from the
Sabbath Day The Son & The Sabbath January 26, 2023 Over the past two weeks, given Christ's statement in the Gospels, I've been mulling over the question of how the Sabbath of Creation connects with Christ as Son. The Sabbath was Made by
sanctity of human life Sanctity of Human Life Sunday January 25, 2023 This Sunday is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (SOHLS). It is a suitable time to remember what God has revealed in His Son Jesus, by their Holy Spirit and through the Scriptures.
confrontation The Many Odd Uses and Abuses of Matthew 18 January 24, 2023 Consider some of the many ways Matthew 18 gets overused or abused within the Christian community.
when hope is actual, but not yet perceived January 24, 2023 What follows is a one-page letter I sent to those from my prison chapel groups on September 28, 2020, about six months into the virus lock-down crisis. During that season of time, the
Reading an Entire Systematic Theology Book from Cover to Cover January 23, 2023 Have you ever read an entire systematic theology book cover to cover? It's not easy. Reading theology is wholly different from reading a novel, a mystery, or even a devotional book. It can
Providence On Eagles' Wings January 20, 2023 Sometimes the Lord in his wisdom pushes us out of our nest and we drop like a stone. It seems unbelievably cruel, but he knows what he is doing and is ready to help...
3GT Episode 278: What is Love? January 18, 2023 On this episode of 3GT,the parishioner and the prof conduct a book review. They are joined by none other then Kyle Borg, author of a new book entitled What is Love? That's
unity What Majoring on the Minors Will Do to You January 17, 2023 One of my favourite books of 2022 was the republication in one volume of three works by the nineteenth century Irish Presbyterian Thomas Witherow, under the title I Will Build My Church. (For
Communication Lanes January 16, 2023 In my youth, I only had three typical ways to communicate with another person. I'm not speaking of mass communication, but of talking to an individual. What were those ways? I could meet
Psalms The Saviour’s Jerusalem Playlist January 14, 2023 (A slightly condensed version of this article first appeared in the November/December issue of the Reformed Presbyterian Witness—reprinted with presmission.) Many of us have our favourite pieces of music pulled together
Church Leaving a Church Well January 12, 2023 6 Principles in leaving a church well. How can someone leave a congregation well?
3GT Episode 277: From Generation to Generation January 12, 2023 All three guys are together again so this episode starts off a bit rambunctious. The parishioner (or is it placeholder?) is teased for wearing a cardigan while exercising. The pastor is dubbed the
Death When I Die Young (Or Old) January 11, 2023 When I die young, please don’t be sad. Know that I am finally free from sin. That beloved and yet hated vice, that secret and yet public sin, that long-fought or recently
football Complete Victory January 10, 2023 The University of Georgia won its third Football National Championship last night, totally destroying TCU 65-7 in a game that was a blowout from the beginning. I didn’t watch the game, but
On this Day: The Conversion of Charles Spurgeon January 06, 2023 On this day in history, Charles Spurgeon was converted. Known as the "Prince of Preachers," Spurgeon is easily among the most influential and widely-read ministers of all time. His writings have the power
Genesis 12.1-3 Carving Out A Reputation? January 05, 2023 There are two main ways for people to seek import and repute. One is to seek awards, applause or acolytes with a self-constructed legend or legacy of genius, industry, wealth, philanthropy, family or
Shepherding The Ministry of the Lord's Servant January 05, 2023 Young men often romanticize the ministry. I know I did. I was in another denomination when the Lord called me to the ministry. A committee met with me and one of the men
3GT Episode 276: Pontificating on Trueman January 03, 2023 Though the prof was kept away from recording by a snowstorm, this episode brings rejoicing for the wandering parishioner has returned! Yes, Kyle is joined by Scott in this episode. Together at last,
Bible Reading Program 2023 Bible Reading Plans December 31, 2022 “I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. I will delight myself in Your statues; I will not forget Your word.” It's a new year! There are blessings that await those
Top Books Read in 2022 from Two Reading Aficionados December 31, 2022 Book reviews from Indianapolis, from Greg Enas offering his Big Ten and Russ Pulliam adding the bottom ten. Greg and Russ share a Jeremiah 29:7 prayer for making Indianapolis as well known
A Guilt-Free Bible Reading Plan December 30, 2022 This is the time of year that pretty much every Reformed website in the Christian blogosphere posts about those dreaded "Bible Reading Plans." I am sure you have been inundated with such posts
no longer slaves to sin December 29, 2022 In all the CA State Prison chapels where I work, the current passage before us is the sixth chapter of Romans, in which are the words, “sin will have no dominion over you”
Christmas Peace on Earth December 28, 2022 Lord Jesus, please send a fresh outpouring of Your Spirit to us soon, quickly and powerfully! The current suppression of the self-evident truths of sexuality and g