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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

Stephen Steele Stephen Steele

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

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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

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
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.

Kit Swartz
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.

Keith Evans Keith Evans

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

Timothy McCracken Timothy McCracken

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

Matthew Everhard Matthew Everhard
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...

Warren Peel Warren Peel

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

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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

Stephen Steele Stephen Steele

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

Barry York Barry York
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

Mark Loughridge Mark Loughridge
Church

Leaving a Church Well

January 12, 2023

6 Principles in leaving a church well. How can someone leave a congregation well?

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

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

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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

Vanessa Le Vanessa Le
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

Kyle E. Sims Kyle E. Sims

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

Matthew Everhard Matthew Everhard
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

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
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

Jeffrey A Stivason Jeffrey A Stivason

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,

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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

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

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

Guest Author

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

Matthew Everhard Matthew Everhard

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”

Timothy McCracken Timothy McCracken
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

Kit Swartz
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