Story in a Spring Snow March 26, 2018 Out kitchen window, we watched it fall, my Sweet wife and I. Heavy snow covering flowers' sprouts, bringing forth Another sigh. For winter's cold retreats, then returns. Is it Never
3GT Episode 77: Sermon Windows March 20, 2018 The three guys enjoy a discussion on the place of illustrations in a sermon. The purposes of an illustration are highlighted. What constitutes a proper versus a misused illustration is tackled a bit,
Martin Bucer on the Importance of Ruling Elders March 19, 2018 As one who teaches pastoral (also known as practical) theology, one of my tasks is to help developing ministers, or teaching elders, learn the importance and duties of ruling elders. One of the
3GT Episode 76: School Shootings March 13, 2018 A few weeks have passed since a teenage gunman killed seventeen people in a high school in Parkland, Florida. 3GT offers a somber episode regarding it. Aaron, Barry, and Kyle discuss why tragic
Ten Encouragements for Christians Against Suicide from Pilgrim's Progress March 12, 2018 In our congregation, I'm in a Sunday School class that is watching and discussing the Ligonier video series on John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. Called "Pilgrim'
3GT Episode 75: Confessing Sin in Worship March 06, 2018 So Aaron asks, "How are we to confess our sins to God?" We don't believe we need a confessional booth with a priest forgiving us of our sins. Yet
Email Stewardship March 05, 2018 Taking dominion over email can be one of the most frustrating tasks there is. Because email can flood our inbox and consume our time, people tend to respond in one of three ways.
Welcome to the New Look of Gentle Reformation! March 03, 2018 Those of you coming to the Gentle Reformation blog today may notice a new look. Just three brief remarks to explain, followed by a short appeal to our faithful readers at the end.
Current Events Billy Graham and Higher Education March 01, 2018 Growing up in North Carolina, one of my grandmothers plunked me down as a child in front of the television for more than one Billy Graham Crusade. My other grandmother had me read
audio 3GT Episode 74: De(com)pression February 26, 2018 Many in the church suffer with depression and the questions it raises. Aren’t Christians always supposed to be happy? So is it sinful to be depressed? Is it always a spiritual problem?
Personal Gospel Mercy February 25, 2018 Listen carefully in reformed churches, and you will hear the fear that goes something like the following. If the church becomes involved too deeply in social issues or mercy ministry, the gospel will
3GT Episode 73: When Two Kingdoms Become One February 19, 2018 Why would the 3GTers want to talk about the Democratic primary for the governor’s race in Texas? Because one candidate who is promoting a pro-choice position is an elder in a Reformed
One Man's Sanctification Journey February 19, 2018 The following is a guest post by Russell Pulliam, an Indianapolis Star columnist who directs the Pulliam Fellowship summer intern program for the Indianapolis Star and the Arizona Republic. Russ describes personally below
3GT Episode 72: Hitting the Pause Button February 13, 2018 Kyle's been cruisin' again. Did he really say he had been to the Copacabana? Progreso, Mexico? Anyway, it got the guys talking about R&R, vacations, sabbaths, and even
The Corporate Application of Scripture February 12, 2018 Maybe we need a Southern Bible Version (the SBV)? Or perhaps a Pittsburgh one? One of the regular reminders I give hermeneutic and homiletical students is that English uses the word "you&
Christianity Today Browse Worthy: Abuse in the Church February 08, 2018 The Apostle Peter said, "For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do
John Bunyan 3GT Episode 71: Man in the Iron Cage (No, Not the MMA Kind) February 06, 2018 Talk about a man in an iron cage today, and people will think of mixed martial arts. But there was a time when all that would have come to mind is the scene
The Benefits of Listening to the Elderly February 05, 2018 A few weeks ago I was driving in the car with an elderly gentleman, recently widowed, as my traveling companion. He's a lovely, Christian neighbor who never looks at a computer.
Browse Worthy: A Miscellany of Interests February 01, 2018 Usually more thematic than today, this edition of Browse Worthy has an assortment of resources. But you should find something that will interest you! My Larry Nassar Testimony Went Viral. But There’s
Super Bowl 3GT Episode 70: Super Duper Sunday January 30, 2018 The so-called Super Bowl Sunday is coming soon. But these three guys don't seem too excited about it. Why? Are they just nerdy mama's boys? Partially. Fuddy-duddy Sabbatarians? Probably.
James Dolezal Giving Glory to the Immutable God January 29, 2018 As we gather in the church sanctuary to worship God, we know one purpose is to give glory to him. The minister may even call us to worship this way from the Psalms,
Rachael Denhollander Gymnasts, Prophets, and Us January 25, 2018 The following article is a guest post by Rebecca VanDoodewaard, author of Uprooted: A Guide for Homesick Christians [http://www.heritagebooks.org/products/uprooted-a-guide-for-homesick-christians-vandoodeward.html] ,Your Future ‘Other Half’: It Matters Whom You
3GT Episode 69: The Sound of Silence January 23, 2018 Now, for our most ironic episode yet. Yes, a podcast where we talk about being quiet! With the digital age readily providing megaphones such as Facebook and Twitter to make our every thought
Boaz A Hidden Source of Boaz' Compassion January 22, 2018 The story of Ruth is a tender one. This young widow came with her likewise widowed mother-in-law Naomi to Israel and began, through the hard work of gleaning, to provide for them. As
STAR Bible Reading Program Now That You Are Behind in Your Bible Reading Program... January 18, 2018 Sorry for the pessimistic title! But knowing that a large number of New Year's resolutions typically get dropped by mid-January, I wouldn't be surprised if many reading this post
