Barry York Westminster Conference 2014 September 15, 2014 Another post today to give you yet another conference series! Listening to the messages in both of these posts could keep you busy for quite a while! The Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary [http:
Rutledge Etheridge Rut Etheridge on "Refusing a Lesser Life" September 15, 2014 Rut Etheridge, chaplain at Geneva College and fellow _Gentle Reformation _blogger, recently spoke on the subject of sanctification at the Christian Life Conference of the First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, PA.
Bumblebees Drops of Nectar September 10, 2014 At summer's end, at perfect time, _ Hosta shoots reach up high;_ As the purple cups, hanging down, _ Beckon those flying by._ _ _ With whirring wings and slender beak, _ Colors catching the sun,
Paul Faris The Pilgrim's Psalter September 08, 2014 Within the Book of Psalms, certain collections or groupings of thematic psalms can be found. One of the most easily identifiable is the fifteen psalms known as the Song of Ascents, Psalms 120-134.
Alzheimer The Power of Memory September 06, 2014 With my Uncle Don passing away this week, my mom lost both her brothers within a span of a few months. Sadly, her dementia makes it impossible for me to relate to her
David Murray Browse Worthy: David Murray's Student Tech Tips September 04, 2014 With school getting into full swing these days, it is important for students to work on their organizational abilities. In this increasingly technological age, boxes of crayons and notebooks with tabs are being
Scar Stories September 01, 2014 With her Carolina twang, Mommy told me to go let Daddy know that supper was ready. Heading out the front door of our little house on the dead end of the gravel road,
Summer Blueberry Thoughts August 27, 2014 Having just returned from vacationing near Lake Michigan, knowing my children will return to school tomorrow, and even seeing some leaves starting to turn because of the cool weather, I am reminded of
Austin Brown Podcast: Satan's Awful Idea August 13, 2014 Recently our fellow blogger, Austin Brown [https://gentlereformation.com/about-me/austin-brown/] , self-published a book entitledSatan's Awful Idea [http://www.amazon.com/Satans-Awful-Idea-Implications-Unfolding-ebook/dp/B00KKMDLG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&
Libations Libations of Prayer August 12, 2014 O loving Father, _ When our hope begins to fade_ _ And our strength fails,_ Again you send Your servants _ To come alongside us,_ _ Visible, tangible messengers of Your care._ In prayer we cling to
Deer Tick A Very Little Thing August 04, 2014 From childhood, I remember thatTimex [http://www.pophistorydig.com/?tag=takes-a-licking-and-keeps-on-ticking]watches used to have commercials featuring either "torture tests" or short documentaries on true circumstances where their watches endured extreme
Church Planting Church Planting & Mercy Ministry July 24, 2014 I'm writing this in real time as I take a class from Randy Nabors [http://www.thenewcitynetwork.org/nabors-bio.html]. He just referred to a post he wrote on Church Planting
Arminianism A Helpful Election Apologetic July 19, 2014 Those who reject the sovereignty of God in salvation often explain away election in this manner: 1. Yes, the Bible does use words like predestine or elect to describe the salvation of Christians.
Gay "I Think I May Be Gay" July 09, 2014 If you are reading this post and the title describes you, let me begin by saying that you are not the first person who has wondered about this issue. You probably are being
God's glory God's Self-Glory June 25, 2014 In many places in Scripture, God makes statements that express a desire for His own glory. For instance, in Exodus 14:4, the Lord says, "I will get glory over Pharaoh and
This Country Song Life June 11, 2014 Had some of those days of late _ That sound like a country song._ You know the kind I mean when _ Everything goes all wrong?_ The concrete block we was a-holdin' _ My son
Gender Identification Browse Worthy: Gender Identification June 05, 2014 It is amazing how quickly the gay rights battle is morphing into a transsexual one. As men and women harden their hearts more and more against the Creator whose image they bear, they
Crazy Busy Before Your Summer Gets Too Busy... June 03, 2014 If you are like me, when summer arrives you are looking forward to a less hectic schedule. Yet, if you are also like me, those dreams of spending long, uninterrupted hours reading a
Algae The Reflecting Pond May 29, 2014 The former owners of our house, a sweet elderly couple, had told us there was once a small pond there, filled in years ago. Yet it was difficult to believe. For in the
Charles Spurgeon Thinking in Worship May 21, 2014 In the context of urging true worship, the Apostle Paul stressed the importance of Spirit-filled thinking in the life of the believer. > I appeal to you therefore, brothers,**by the mercies of
Danny Hyde Browse Worthy: The Law in the Life of the Believer May 19, 2014 Samuel Bolton, one of those present at the Westminster Assembly, wrote a pamphlet called _The True Bounds of Christian Freedom. _ In this work he gives this simple yet profound Biblical formulation regarding our
Bird watching The Bird Watcher May 08, 2014 Though neither ornithologist nor true bird watcher, living on the edge of woods at spring time has helped me understand the enthusiasm some have for this hobby. Especially while praying in the morning
Lord's Day Let's Not Forget the Weekly Day of Prayer May 02, 2014 My_ quiet wife really surprised me yesterday. As the following letter to a Christian radio station manager shows, she was moved to write to address a concern. I'll let the letter
Chapel Geneva's Chapel April 17, 2014 Two weeks ago I had the privilege of being present at the chapel service of Geneva College [http://www.geneva.edu/page/index]. I would like to report on my experience there. Each
Corrie ten Boom Browse Worthy: Forgiveness April 07, 2014 Though difficult to grant, the concept of forgiveness seems simple enough. A debt removed and a relationship restored. Yet because of such things as failing to see the mercy of God fully in
