A Miscellany of Chuckles November 20, 2012 “When not in a catalepsy of literary composition, I am essentially a man of action.” -Jeremy Garnet in P.G. Wodehouse’s Love Among the Chickens Recently my daughter sent our puppy over
Angels The Cross and Angels November 19, 2012 Surely discussing how many angels can dance on a pin's head is a waste of time. But what about considering for a moment the impact of Jesus' cross upon them?
Adultery A Warning to All Soldiers November 14, 2012 One hesitates to add a voice to the cacophony surrounding the revelations regarding General David Petraeus. Every little blogger should not feel the need, like buzzards on a carcass, to comment about this
Godly Heritage The Last Letter of a Godly Grandfather November 12, 2012 _Recently my wife's parents moved out of their home of many years. In sorting through their files, they came across the typewritten, hand-edited letter in the picture. This letter was from
al mohler A Deep Sigh November 08, 2012 Following the election, a story from one of my mentors has come to mind. When I was a young man in pastoral training, being dandled about upon the knee of Dr. Roy Blackwood
Church Planting An Election Day Prayer November 06, 2012 After much rigorous discussion on the election, how about some quiet praying today? Whether we agree with one another or not about certain matters related to voting, this offering [http://www.joelbeeke.org/
A Preacher's Ups & Downs November 02, 2012 Someone I knew recently spoke to a small gathering. Afterward he was greeted by an older gentleman who said to him, "That was a Western Union message, pastor." "Oh, really?
Family Browse Worthy - Family Posts October 31, 2012 Every now and then I like to post a list of links on a topic that has been threaded through my blog reading recently. Here are some great articles on matters pertaining to
abortion Answering That Abortion Question October 30, 2012 Once again a pro-life candidate has found himself in a media firestorm [http://www.indystar.com/viewart/20121023/NEWS0502/210230326/Richard-Mourdock-s-response-abortion-question-provokes-controversy-Indiana-Senate-debate] for his answer to a question about abortion. Though it may be
Precious Puritans Guarding Against Racing Hearts October 26, 2012 Are you aware that right now a rap song has prominent pastors and theologians discussing it? Only in the age of the Internet! The song isPrecious Puritans, in which African-American artist Propaganda, a
Forgiveness The Art of Forgiveness October 23, 2012 Just as looking through a telescope the wrong way makes big things seem small, so we often look at our sins in this manner. One way we minimize sin is to place more
Life's Funnies October 22, 2012 Recently before I spoke at a Senior's Luncheon, I was introduced as one who did not need an introduction. That was because I already knew all the folks at this small
Aaron Sams Mind Flippin' Stuff October 15, 2012 As a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary board, this past week I had the privilege of attending a retreat regarding online education. I had no idea going in what awaited me!
The Beginning and End of Perspicuity October 10, 2012 Often when I have heard theologians introduce the doctrine of perspicuity, they jest something along these lines. "The meaning of perspicuity is not clear though the meaning of the word is clear.
B.M. Palmer When Disability - and Death - Hits Home October 05, 2012 Last December R.C. Sproul, Jr., son of the great theologian and father of eight, went through the heart pain of losing his wife to cancer. On Wednesday he suffered another loss, as
Child Education Keeping Covenant with our Youth October 04, 2012 Each month the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary [http://www.rpts.edu/] sponsors a "webinar,"which is a new e-term for an internet seminar that people can access via their computer. A
Camping More Animal Lessons October 02, 2012 Our congregation had its annual campout last week, which is always a blessed time of extended fellowship, campfire stories and singing, and new memories. Though some cannot understand why you would leave the
discipline Math Pep Talk September 27, 2012 Just returned from giving a short math pep talk to an Algebra II class at the small academy [http://www.sycamorerpc.org/sca/index.html] that we run in our church. Our wonderful
Colossian Hymn The Colossian "Hymn" September 25, 2012 > He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions
Funeral In Memory of Mark September 24, 2012 Last week I spoke at the funeral of Mark Emmerling. Several years ago, Mark had come to our congregation through our association with the Kokomo Rescue Mission [http://www.kokomorescuemission.org/]and almost
Helen Keller The Miracle Worker September 19, 2012 The movie The Miracle Worker [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfHGIVWpKA&feature=related] tells the story of Helen Keller. Born in Alabama in the 19th century, Helen was struck with a
Penny Thoughts September 18, 2012 What they do not tell you about quantitative easing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantitative_easing] is that it results in qualitative easing. _When late to church..._ _...the peace of Sabbath rest is
Arab Spring Browse Worthy (9/14/2012) September 14, 2012 Nothing more wonderful than meditating on the only Redeemer of man, Christ Jesus the Lord. Sons of the Cross [http://heidelblog.net/2012/09/sons-of-the-cross/]- As the winds of the Arab Spring
Sowing and Reaping September 13, 2012 “Behold, days are coming,” declares the LORD, “ _When the plowman will overtake the reaper _ _And the treader of grapes him who sows seed; _ _When the mountains will drip sweet wine _ And all the
9/11 A Greater Evil September 11, 2012 The calendar date alone haunts us because the numbers match what we dial in an emergency. Pictures of the horrific scenes draw out of our memories the fear and tears of that macabre
