Children Sermons Sermon Fit for a Child's Mind May 29, 2012 This past Lord's Day I preached a children's sermon. Twice. One was for the little ones in our congregation. Then a few hours later I used the same message,
A Graduation Reminder May 25, 2012 Last night Sycamore Covenant Academy [http://www.sycamorerpc.org/sca/index.html] had a graduation service for five young people. Through both smiles and tears (including this dad's), these godly young
The Unwavering Principle May 23, 2012 Drive out of my Indiana town in any direction and, before it is out of sight in your rear view mirror, you immediately encounter farmland stretching out before you. With this sunny spring,
Christian Pundit Church Architecture May 21, 2012 Rebecca VanDoodewaard at _The Christian Pundit [http://thechristianpundit.org/] _has been doing an insightful series on the architecture of churches, especially their sanctuaries. She shows how the architecture reflects the theological viewpoints of
Bristol Palin Another Curmudgeon on the Youth Culture May 16, 2012 In the book of Proverbs, a father tells his son there are two females vying for his attention: Woman Wisdom and Lady Folly (see Proverbs 9). It is somewhat like the old Dating
Using the Psalms as They Are Meant to Be Used (Michael LeFebvre) May 11, 2012 I asked Michael recently if we could feature a chapter of one of his books here at Gentle Reformation, and he graciously agreed. This article is taken from chapter five ofSinging the Songs
Congratulations, Dr. Williams! May 10, 2012 The news is out! Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary professor C. J. Williams [http://rpts.edu/about/Dr.Williams.php] successfully defended his dissertation to earn his PhD from the Baltimore Hebrew Institute of
Animal Lessons May 09, 2012 As you read through the Scriptures, over and over imagery from the animal world is used to teach. From the Proverbs encouraging us to go to the ants to learn diligent work (Proverbs
A Picture of This Momentary Marriage May 08, 2012 Having studied John Piper'sThis Momentary Marriage [http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/online-books/this-momentary-marriage] with friends at church, having seen the video below on Tim Challies' site [http://www.challies.com/
Treasure Seekers April 30, 2012 Recently I asked in apost [http://genref.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/treasure_hunt/], "What is the heavenly treasure that Jesus promises?" In a discipleship lesson with two young men, I
Gay The Gospel & Sexual Orientation April 27, 2012 Last summer in a post called "The Gay Mirage [http://genref.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/the-gay-mirage/]," I witnessed to the frustration of the homosexual lifestyle. The thirsty lust of this
I Will Remember April 26, 2012 _Just sent the short letter below to the congregation here. _ I thought others might like to join us in giving thanks. Dear Saints, It has occurred to me this week that today is
Musings on Humility April 24, 2012 When it comes to fasting, there are only two types of practices: Those who fast out of religious duty to feed their pride, or those who fast from sincere discipline to feed their
Band of Brothers Skewered Twice? April 23, 2012 Though one of my fellow bloggers had written about it [http://genref.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/a-band-of-brothers/#more-2324], it was not until recently that I read the book _Band of Brothers [http:
1-3-5 April 18, 2012 Prayer meeting. Sermon preparation. Session meeting. Teaching classes. Committee meeting. Counseling appointment. Presbytery meeting. Email correspondence. Academy meeting. Reading. Board meeting. Blog posting. Another meeting. You may think that is a list of
Visit the RP Witness April 16, 2012 In cooperation with our friends at the _Reformed Presbyterian Witness [http://rpwitness.org/], _we _GenRef _Gents recently began a column written exclusively for their magazine. As pastors who are seeking to learn about
Mathemagic April 12, 2012 With all the discussion about paying taxes [http://genref.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/the-joy-of-paying-taxes/]atGenRef,I thought our readers might benefit with a little help on the calculations. Here are some tips
Enron Treasure Hunt April 11, 2012 You responded to a Help Wanted ad and now are sitting in an office with an employer looking across the desk at you. While interviewing for the job, this perspective employer looks at
Forget Newsweek. Follow Jesus. April 04, 2012 Like the perennial dandelions that pop up on lawns each spring, when Easter week rolls around you can expect Newsweek to put some form of Jesus being blasphemed on their cover. In the
The Counsel of Peace March 22, 2012 A few months ago my friend and fellow pastor, Jason Camery, traveled out at the invitation of another to meet with Congressman Dan Burton. They met with Mr. Burton and addressed pro-life issues
The Kokomo Krusade March 20, 2012 Like a call from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, back when I was a young pastor years ago the secretary of James Montgomery Boice, the famous pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia (whom I
Hebrews 6 The Iron Cage March 16, 2012 In studying Hebrews with high school students in their New Testament Survey class, we looked at Hebrews 6:4-6 and discussed the unpardonable sin: > For in the case of those who have
John Calvin Calvin and that Awful Doctrine March 14, 2012 If there is one teaching that the name of John Calvin invokes, it is that of predestination. When even Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predestination], certainly no theological publication, begins its definition
An Open Letter to the President March 13, 2012 Last week we highlighted [http://genref.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/in-honor-of-a-babys-life/]the effort of The Teenage Life Club to see a million letters sent this month to the President and the Supreme
GenRef News March 09, 2012 We really try to stay away from blogging about blogging here. Yet ever now and then we want to give you an update on some of the happenings behind the scenes atGentle Reformation.
