Thoughts of a Recent Sojourner September 14, 2015 I’m a man in a new place. In many ways it is all quite familiar. There are the usual fast food chains, Walmart, and shopping malls. But in many more ways, it
A Long Time Dream Has Come True August 18, 2015 Yesterday I received news that my transfer request to Pensacola, Florida was approved. It came in the form of a call from my Postmaster declaring, “You got Pensacola!” Immediately after that conversation, I
3GTing (Part 2) August 11, 2015 Another endorsement has just rolled in for 3GT [http://3gt.fm/]! The most important commendation I could receive has come from the pen of my wife, Bekah. It is flattering to say the
Self attestation of Scripture Michael Kruger and Tim McGrew (Audio) August 04, 2015 * The doctrine of Scripture's self-authentication is a jewel rarely discussed. The implications run far and wide. If you haven't yet considered this truth, or if you would like to
Is She In Heaven? July 29, 2015 How do you answer that question? How do you answer it when it is being asked by the deaf mother of a 26 year-old woman who has fallen 15 stories to her death?
Me Monster Beware the Me Monster! July 21, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yQGfxC1QI0 We all know a few Me Monsters. And if we’re honest, we’ll do just about anything to avoid getting caught by one at Wal-Mart-
A Little Bit of Everything July 14, 2015 • Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist, John Lennox, recently gave an encouraging and enjoyable talk [http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-John-Lennox-Premier-Lecture-Going-Against-the-Flow] on Daniel. He expanded upon the theme of faithfulness, challenging
Reply to Matthew Vines' 40 questions Rainbow Colored Questions With Replies July 07, 2015 You may have noticed a recent article [http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2015/07/01/40-questions-for-christians-now-waving-rainbow-flags/] by Kevin DeYoung. It was entitled, “40 Questions for Christians Now Waving Rainbow Flags.” The questions
The world and its ways are winning June 30, 2015 We are living at a time when the world and it's ways are winning in western civilization. On the face of it, It simply cannot be argued against. No matter which
Charleston Shooter Where Grace and Justice Converge- Victims' Families Respond To Charleston Shooter June 19, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=363&v=e26Eysq22Yg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=363&v=e26Eysq22Yg]
Timely Remarks from an Old Voice June 16, 2015 [https://gentlereformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Van-Til.jpeg] Cornelius Van Til, an influential Reformed thinker in the 20th century, penned this insightful words: "Here then are the marks of the natural
An Accuser's Mouth Shut June 09, 2015 When a man criticizes and complains about a subject for a very long time, claiming to possess special insight into a matter and endeavors with great energy to prove his case, but is
Some Audio Picks June 02, 2015 A few audio picks for your listening pleasure: • Christ the Center [http://reformedforum.org/ctc386/] recently invited Dr. David Graves on the show to discuss the book of Leviticus. What a fantastic discussion
Are We Being Exposed To Too Much Of The Bible? May 29, 2015 Can I hear you say, did I read that right? How could anyone be exposed to too much of the Bible? I am aware that most of you reading this blog will be
The Death of a Neighbor May 26, 2015 I’m told that he ended his life by sitting in a running car in a closed garage. My mind can’t help but picture the scene. I see him sitting there with
An Idea for Family Worship May 19, 2015 Lately, I’ve been taking different podcast episodes and chopping them up into bite-sized portions for family worship. We listen for 10-15 minutes and discuss the subject matter, scrutinizing the worldview through a
Antithesis and Sin Life Outside the Circle May 12, 2015 It is no mere coincidence that when God is rejected virtue and pleasure depart. God is the ultimate source of such things, the fountainhead from which we all partake, reflecting and mirroring as
Raising Children April 29, 2015 I was standing in the hallway of a church in Indianapolis. I was in my late thirties, it wasn't long after the birth of our fifth child, and I was talking
2015 TGC National Conference April 28, 2015 The 2015 TGC National Conference has come and gone, but for the vast majority of us who couldn't make it in person, the audio has been graciously provided. For just a
The Wisdom of God Displayed in the Way of Salvation – Jonathan Edwards April 21, 2015 “One end why God suffered Satan to do what he did in procuring the fall of man, was that his Son might be glorified in conquering that strong, subtle, and proud spirit, and
Are Christians bigoted Is Discrimination a Bad Word? April 14, 2015 Well, is it? There’s been a lot talk about Indiana as of late, which I’m sure you’ve heard about, unless of course you’re a hermit; which if that is
Bill Vandoodewaard The Quest for the Historical Adam – GenRef Podcast April 07, 2015 It was our pleasure to sit down with Dr. William VanDoodewaard, author of the new work The Quest for the Historical Adam [http://www.amazon.com/Quest-Historical-Adam-Genesis-Hermeneutics-ebook/dp/B00VF7LPXS/ref=sr_1_1?
Christian meditation The Benefits and Joys of Christian Meditation March 24, 2015 In a paper exploring The Puritan Practice of Meditation [http://segonku.unl.edu/~agant/BeekeMeditation.pdf], Joel Beeke helpfully summarizes a number of biblical findings. Let this be an encouragement and enticement to
Mum's Dead March 19, 2015 3pm, Monday 16th March, I was teaching a Pastoral Theology class when my mobile phone went. It was from Heather, my wife. I thought, ‘this is it’. Then I heard it, “Mum’s
A Question to Ponder March 17, 2015 Acts 23:1-5 reads, “And looking intently at the council, Paul said, ‘Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.’ And the high priest Ananias
