A Pastoral Letter to Ted Williams January 11, 2011 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMjX-dMOCO0] Dear Ted, Though you do not know me, I hope you do not mind me addressing you by name. Besides, I feel like I do
Depressing Research January 05, 2011 10% of Americans (27 million people) are on antidepressants [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,536540,00.html], a number that doubled in the decade from 1996-2005. Before I comment further, please
Dogged Praying December 28, 2010 The Lord knows that my faith weakens often in offering a particular ongoing prayer request. So recently He sent me help to get on my knees and beg anew. Perhaps it may help
Ramblings October 15, 2010 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/breath.jpg] Reading a book called Breath, which tells the incredible tale of Martha Mason. Martha, a fellow Tarheel, spent over sixty years in an
Hiding Ourselves September 23, 2010 Is it not easier to hide who we are than who we are not? * To disguise our selfishness is but the work of a moment, whereas the lack of a generous spirit is
On Qu'ran Burnings September 10, 2010 Because of what the Bible teaches, I do not think the pastor in Florida [http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100910/D9I515880.html], who appears to be vacillating on whether to burn Qu'
Impurity of Worship July 14, 2010 Interesting what you come across where you least expect it. I have been reading the first volume of a trilogy on the 26th President's life, The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by
Summer Sparks July 06, 2010 Setting sun, in its finale, Drenching clouds with changing hues; Glowing bits like shooting stars, Fly up then fade from the backyard fire;Rising fireflies o'er darkening fields, Myriads of tiny
Funny How June 30, 2010 Funny how - What I see now: On her back the ladybug Struggling against little thugs, Ants, not gentlemen, with a goal, "Drag her down into the hole." Funny how -
Fatherly Grief May 17, 2010 In a mountain garden at time’s birth, Lions with lambs played, as in a dream, A river flowed forth watering the earth. Then one awful act poisoned the stream. A perfect son
Pastor Eggebeen, You Missed One November 04, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dogobediencetraining.jpg] Having commented previously on worship services involving pets in our community [http://sycamorerpc.blogspot.com/2007/05/surefire-attendance-booster.html], I could not help
In Memory of Dr. J. Renwick Wright October 15, 2009 On Monday I participated in the funeral of a beloved seminary professor and pastor, Dr. Renwick Wright. The eulogies of the men who served at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary with Dr. Wright,
The Beauty of Holiness August 24, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/yssp_9512a_blog.jpg] Interesting how a theme of Scripture, running like a thread of gold through Holy Writ, can also run through your life.
Do Not Get a Few July 14, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/balljar.jpg] As a widow, she had grown so destitute in caring for herself and her two sons she had nothing but a jar of
Hearts Aflame July 07, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/john-calvin-27-150x150.jpg] He was born on July 10, 1509, meaning this month marks the 500th anniversary of his birth. His life’s prayer, symbolized by
A Work of Art June 16, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/268352_fpx-tif.jpg] The Song of Solomon is getting a great deal of attention as of late. It's meaning, once shrouded in the
Summer Fun June 09, 2009 Nothing like the warming days and sticky nights of summer to encourage us to slow down a bit and see all the blessing and chuckles the Lord has bestowed upon us. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My summer
Dr. William Provine June 02, 2009 Earlier this year, our apologetics class watched parts of the movie Expelled in order to discern the presuppositions people use in explaining their worldview and to discuss how we might respond. During one
Apologetics Projects May 13, 2009 This year at Sycamore Covenant Academy [http://www.sycamorerpc.org/sca/index.html] I have had a great time teaching presuppositional apologetics. In response to a year end assignment that required the student
The Exhaustion of Mushgod April 29, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/theblob.gif] Years ago I heard a pastor in Pittsburgh preach about Mushgod. Mushgod is the civic god of our nation, the uniting god of
Of Pigs and Pearls April 22, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/pearlnecklace.jpg] A growing number of debates featuring atheist Christopher "Note-the-Irony-that-My-Name-Means-Christ-Bearer" Hitchens have been popping up all over the internet. Hitchens, a journalist,
Church Discipline March 23, 2009 As I am planning soon to begin a preaching series on the marks of the church, one of which is church discipline, I have reflected over our experiences here. Over the lifetime of
Small, Quick & Loving March 11, 2009 On Friday I will be travelling with several other pastors to attend an annual dinner hosted by the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The seminary will award a "[Faithful Servant Award](http://www.
Cuddle Up Like the Moon February 18, 2009 > Through the window we see the wintry sky, The curve of the waning moon Bright against its black cold; A silent reminder of the One That governs over the darkness. _ _ It casts
If Nothing Else, the Picture is Cool February 05, 2009 [http://www.firstrp.org/2008/08/21/first-rp-conference-on-mercy-ministries-announced/] This Saturday, February 7, the First Reformed Presbyterian Church is hosting their Conference on Practical Theology. Entitled The War for Poverty: Reclaiming and Restoring the
