Surely God is in this place February 10, 2018 Parked automobiles lined the road in all directions! Around five hundred people packed into the Meeting House and adjoining buildings! They had assembled with love and kindness to express their sympathy and care.
From Geneva to Amsterdam in Five Minutes! January 27, 2018 [https://gentlereformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Les-Gets-Photo.jpg] Alpine Climes! I've just arrived back from 3 days on the slopes with Andy Jr skiing. We stayed in a beautiful little
Wanting to Silence those who Show us up? January 06, 2018 Introduction I'm planning to preach tomorrow on the murder by Cain of Abel. Time is pressing on so I'll try to be fairly brief. Text John brings out Cain&
And the Word became Flesh... December 23, 2017 The Word of God ...the Pre-Incarnate Logos ...the Eternal Son ...the outward expression of the inward purpose of God ...the One who always was God and was always with God ...the appointed Mediator
Confessing Non-Conformity December 20, 2017 "He said to them, 'But who do you say that I am?' And Peter answered and said, 'You are the Christ.'" (Mark 8.29 E.S.V.
Calvin on Christmas December 19, 2017 "Yet when we seek our Lord Jesus Christ to find in Him alleviation of all our miseries and a sure and infallible protection we must begin at His birth. Not only is
Refuge in the Redeemer December 16, 2017 Storm Shelters It's stormy in the mountains! A tornado's headed this way! The town is under siege! Life hangs in the balance! Danger is all around! In such situations,
What is Whiter than Snow? December 08, 2017 Walking in a Winter Wonderland! Just arrived back from a walk with our dog. It has been unseasonably cold in Belfast this week. We woke this morning to a blanket of snow. So
Appointments in Airports December 02, 2017 I was flying home from a conference with two of the army 'scripture readers.' The older man opposite was grimacing in some pain. O.K., so we shouldn't have
Jesus knows! Yes He really does know! December 02, 2017 As I reflected in my daily devotions on how much Jesus knew about the woman with the 'issue of blood', I was truly blown away by the details of His omniscience.
How Much Do You Love Your Local Church? November 27, 2017 [https://gentlereformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Church.jpg]A Painful Question Are you cold, indifferent, angry, frustrated, intolerant, castigating or hostile towards your local church? Or are you warm, concerned, involved, sympathetic,
The Double Groan of the Gospel November 18, 2017 Introduction It would be ridiculous to deny that Christian are drenched with countless blessing both material and spiritual. Yet it would not be overstating the case to recognize that every Christian personally, and
Why do you read about heaven to people dying with cancer? November 12, 2017 Not presumably because you were taught to do that in your pastoral theology class! Nor because that's what you saw an elder doing when one of your relatives was sick! Nor
Christ in the Psalms Frustrated with a Friend November 11, 2017 Introduction Having an interest in Hebrew and Old Testament studies in particular there are few people to whom I am more indebted than the scholar Mark Futato. His language courses are brilliant and
Strangers in Saunas 4 November 03, 2017 Just back from the gym! It's been a rather hectic week - well behind on preparation. Yet, it has also been the best personal witnessing week for a few months. Had
An Old Christian Model For New Church Growth October 30, 2017 Chat in Corinth 'Have you heard about the latest Church Growth Model in Corinth? The latest preachers in Acro Creek think they've nailed success! O.K., it's a
The Importance of Practical Religion October 28, 2017 'The Gospel is at stake! You must not budge an inch! Peter, brothers, Barnabas, you've got to change your practice!' Is that how it happened in Antioch, with Paul&
Is The Lid About To Come Off? October 16, 2017 The last week has seen a progressively deepening crisis in Hollywood on both sides of the Atlantic. Celebrities, stars and Oscar Nominations Committees have disowned Harvey Weinstein with an air of disbelief and
Christian Competence October 14, 2017 Time is pressing on in sermon preparation, so on this Saturday afternoon I thought I'd share my morning thoughts. Introduction Perhaps your feeling tired or jaded in the work. Maybe you
Violence in Vegas - When false gods let us down October 05, 2017 Stunned, saddened, sickened & silenced - that captures something of my reaction to the news of the terrifying, tragic, carnage in Las Vegas last night. Perhaps some who read this post will have
Comfort for Christians September 23, 2017 Introduction A number of years ago, I came across a beautifully written, pastorally helpful, spiritually enriching and heart-consoling, little volume by Arthur. W. Pink, published by Baker Books, entitled 'Comfort for Christians&
God is all you need September 09, 2017 Introduction This morning as we speak the Caribbean territories and the 'pan-handle' state is caught in the grip of a hurricane, which, if predictions are correct, will result in dire need.
What Pleases Parents Most August 17, 2017 What is it about a child that pleases parents? What is it about a son that gladdens the heart of a father? What is the greatest compliment a dad could ever pay to
Addendum on Resisting Redefinition July 27, 2017 I've been thinking a little more on the need to guard against the casual adoption of the language of the PC establishment. What I have found really helpful in thinking about
Resisting Redefinition July 26, 2017 I wonder have you noticed a whole new vocabulary has been adopted and spread within our culture by the media and political elite. 'Same-sex marriage' is an oxymoron if ever there
