Trials Fiery Foundation August 06, 2020 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you
3GT 3GT Episode 191: Behind the Curtain August 04, 2020 In the middle of summer, with all its Covid craziness, the guys decide to relax a bit, let their hair down (at least two of them), and give listeners a peek behind the
love Then You, My Love August 03, 2020 I re-post this poem for Miriam on our 35th anniversary today. It originally appeared on Gentle Reformation on our 3oth anniversary. I hold to the sentiments expressed even more today. If love must
biblical sufficiency Faith for the Fog July 31, 2020 The Bible doesn't tell us how God will provide a job, a house or safety from a virus. But it does show us He takes care of His people—even when they can't foresee how.
COVID-19 The Beautiful Inconvenience of Ministry July 30, 2020 Ministry may be inconvenient, but Jesus brings beauty there.
3GT 3GT Episode 190: Johnny Mac Attack July 29, 2020 Pastor John MacArthur has had enough. Faced with new executive orders from California Governor Newsom that churches must not assemble at all due to the Corona virus, he took a stand, made a
freedom The Voice of Freedom July 29, 2020 Whose voice have you been hearing the most: the voice of Freedom or that of Oppression?
Paul Dear Paul - Minister of the Word July 28, 2020 Introduction: As a young minister, the pastoral epistles instruct and warn me regularly. On my shelf are a host of books written from older pastors to their young Timothys. In these works, veteran
Witness The Powerful Witness of Deacons July 27, 2020 A phrase in a verse found in Acts 6 has always intrigued me. Acts 6:7 says, And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly
reasonableness The Elusive Trait of Reasonableness July 25, 2020 (This article first appeared in the Reformed Presbyterian Witness--reprinted here with permission. That article in turn drew on one I wrote which first appeared here at Gentle Reformation. Anyhow, with the all the
3GT 3GT Episode 189: Denomination Disputation July 21, 2020 During these hot summer days, the 3GTers decide in this episode to go for a swim where few dare to go. They jump into the deep, shark-infested waters of denominations. They first are
preaching Preacher, the Time is at Hand July 20, 2020 The past four months, my youngest daughter raised guinea fowl from keets to young adults. Over this time, we enjoyed learning about them, seeing them develop, and laughing at their odd behavior. However,
worry Rejoice... Always! July 18, 2020 IntroductionI'm on vacation in England so I'm going to make this brief - in the few words that follow I hope to stimulate & encourage you by some thoughts drawn from John Gwyn-Thomas'
faith Trusting Jesus Together July 15, 2020 The Enemy, capital "E", is afoot. Seizing opportunities afforded by pandemic and politics, by vicious murders and violent mobs, he prowls like a lion. He wields the weapons we've granted him: the echo
ARP Synod Pray for the 2020 ARP Synod Meeting July 14, 2020 The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC) Synod is scheduled to meet on August 18-20 at Bonclarken. The ARPC is dealing with a difficult situation with both our voluntary Denomination Ministry Fund (DMF) and,
holiness About Those Unclean Animals July 13, 2020 Reading recently from Deuteronomy 14 about the unclean animals, I remembered a few things about them. I recalled that a distinction between clean and unclean animals had been made since the the time
Doubting & Believing Capacity to Cope? July 12, 2020 Below are my sermon notes from our first Covid-19 public worship service in Knockbracken, Belfast, today, 12 July 2020. If you are interested in a link to the pre-recorded version of the message,
3GT 3GT Episode 188: Christian Civil Disobedience July 10, 2020 Want an episode where our lawyer-parishioner is simply on fire? You've tuned into the right place! For the pastor starts asking questions about the role of civil government and Christians' relationship to it.
James Privilege Matters, Part 2: Autonomous Anonymous July 09, 2020 As believers, our response to allegations of systemic sin in society must not be knee-jerk defensiveness; instead, we must drop to our knees in humble self-examination before the law of our loving Savior.
servant leader If You Want to be a Servant-Leader... July 08, 2020 As a pastor, I’m asked for counsel by young people contemplating their calling as they embark on education or as they enter the workforce. Inquiries also arise from people considering a career
Providence Caught by Providence July 06, 2020 Caught in Providence is a television show whose clips are popular on the internet. The show features true scenes from the traffic courtroom of Judge Frank Caprio, who is the Chief Municipal Judge
balance Resuming Breakneck Speed July 04, 2020 Years ago I went to see a film called Koyaanisqatsi. It was like Ecclesiastes without the resolution of chapters 11 & 12. It consists of slow-motion and time-lapse footage from natural landscapes and
3GT 3GT Episode 187: How Long, O Naive Ones? July 02, 2020 If you do not know where that question comes from, you may want to look at Proverbs 1:20-22. For wisdom is shouting in the streets to be heard, and too few are
Psalm 132 Wonderful Worship! July 02, 2020 Singing the Psalms always brings truth to my mind and stirs my affections. My heart has been especially warmed by the recent Psalm settings written and sung by RPCNA pastor Brian Wright. As
deaths of despair Hope for Hard Times July 01, 2020 As "deaths of despair" are rising again in America amid the coronavirus pandemic, Christian faith offers to turn great hardship into abiding hope.
