Dennis Prutow A GenRef Podcast: Interview with Dennis Prutow May 13, 2013 Dr. Dennis Prutow is the Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (RPTS) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A former Army chaplain, seasoned pastor, and author, Denny's life
The Little Things I'll Miss May 08, 2013 As the time approaches for my family to move from Indiana to Pennsylvania next month, life has almost been too busy for reflection. Selling and purchasing a home. Finishing teaching one seminary class
Gospel Gleanings May 06, 2013 In an interview following his retirement, John Piper pointed out that the Bible does not necessarily mean there will not be any type of tear in heaven. Rather, the Scriptures testify that God
preaching Sermonic Echoes April 23, 2013 During my seminary days attending Covenant Fellowship Church in Pittsburgh, I was blessed to sit under the preaching of Pastor Ken Smith. We witnessed people being converted, growing disciples, and joyful singing filling
Female Body Image Looking into the People Mirror April 17, 2013 As Calvin taught in the opening of The Institutes of Christian Religion, we cannot truly know ourselves until we know God. A corollary to that principle (though it must be stated more carefully)
Genesis A Creative Marriage Thought April 15, 2013 As we prepare to see a son and then a daughter wed soon (he at the end of May, she the first week of June), my wife and I rejoice over the Lord&
abortion Browse Worthy: Culture Wars April 12, 2013 As the cultural wars intensify, here are some links that will assist you: Suicide - Following the suicide of well-known pastor Rick Warren's son last week, there has been an explosion
B.M. Palmer The Poetic Life of the Christian - Part 3 April 10, 2013 We come now to the third and last post on the poetic life of the Christian. As stated in the first post on this subject, the lives of believers are to be poetic
Two Adams Met in Me April 05, 2013 Two Adams met in me. The first enslaved; the Other set free. The serpent blinded my first father to God's glory; Yet Seed of woman crushing his head is now my
Charles Spurgeon The Poetic Life of the Christian - Part 2 April 02, 2013 While I do not suffer from color blindness, I do have a condition that might best be described as "beauty blindness." I simply need help from others to see many of
John Flavel The Poetic Life of the Christian - Part 1 March 28, 2013 A few days ago I spoke to a group of college students about a subject in which I am ill-trained. I gave a talk on poetry. I even spent most of the
Praying for a Brother March 25, 2013 Dr. Rich Holdeman, pastor of the Bloomington Reformed Presbyterian Church, contributor here at Gentle Reformation, and a dearly loved brother, just announced recently he has been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Though we
Cyprus Unjust Inclosures March 19, 2013 At one time large swaths of pasture lands, fields, and forests were open in England for local people to use for such things as pasturing animals, gathering wood, or hunting. Yet through "
Dennis Pruotw God's Presence March 15, 2013 Too few churchgoers are aware of the significance of entering into the sanctuary with the people of God. If only they recognized God's presence is there, not because of the building
Anticipation March 09, 2013 Remember that old commercial where the thickness of the ketchup was highlighted by the slow wait of it coming out of the bottle? Recall how the song "Anticipation" was sung in
John 14:2 Moving Signs March 06, 2013 The "For Sale" sign went up. The next day we had the first viewing. Then the couple came back. At the end of the day we had an offer we could
Common Grace God's Love and Evangelism February 27, 2013 Recently I was asked by a young lady, a lover of the gospel as well as people, this question, "Does God love unbelievers?" She obviously was wrestling with working out her
abraham Sweetening Our Praying February 25, 2013 After adding the cream and sugar to my coffee, my wife, who usually prepares it for me, gives it a vigorous stir with a spoon. That way the sweetness attaches itself to the
Marriage Lifelong Love February 22, 2013 No one could ask for better in-laws than mine. It is not only because they gave their beautiful daughter to an undeserving guy. They have been ones who through the years have
abortion Kids and Goat's Milk February 20, 2013 Like coming upon a car accident with injuries, for some reason it always jars me when I read the following in the Old Testament. "You shall not boil a young goat in
John Flavel At That Feast Can Sing February 18, 2013 What num'rous flocks of birds about me fly? When saw I one, through want, fall down, and die? They gather what his hand to them doth bring, Tho' but a
Iron Cage Gentle Answers: Revisiting the Iron Cage February 15, 2013 A reader named Justin submitted the following question to our "Gentle Answers" feature found on the right sidebar. His letter and my answer to him are below. Barry, I just read
F.B. Myer Dusting Off the Word Love (Guest Post by Ken Smith) February 07, 2013 Valentine's Day is one week away, and I cannot think of a better way to prepare than to meditate on love with one who has been practicing it, modeling it, and
Luke 14:26 Gospel Hatred February 06, 2013 I have experienced some gospel hatred as of late. By this, I do not mean the persecution or suffering of faithful witnesses and martyrs. If giving your life for the gospel is referred
abortion Washington Reflections (Guest Post by Emory York) February 04, 2013 Recently my daughter Emory, a freshman nursing student at Purdue University, traveled through the night with friends to attend an event in Washington D.C. Upon her return, after I listened to her
