Audio Sermons To Listen or Not To Listen: Audio Sermons February 11, 2016 We live in a day of instant access. Digital media has made most things available to us with a single click. This, of course, has brought untold benefits. We have more opportunities and
biography Though Dead He Still Speaks--C.H.S February 04, 2016 Hanging on my wall just to the left of my desk is a small framed sheet of paper. The fragile paper is the palette upon which in faded purple ink are scribbled the
Evangelism Harvest Eyes January 25, 2016 I grew up surrounded by the cornfields of Minnesota and now I live encompassed by the ones in Kansas. Truth be told, they're my favorite landscape. I know some people prefer
Calvinism Why Are Some Reformed People Such Jerks? December 11, 2015 Almost ten years ago I read a piece by R. Scott Clark called: “Why (Some) Reformed People Are Such Jerks. [http://heidelblog.net/2013/07/why-some-reformed-people-are-such-jerks/]” The article was intended to address, as
Combat Women in Combat, Presbyterianism, and Cases of Conscience December 07, 2015 Presbyterianism has its advantages. One of those advantages is giving the church a framework by which to answer difficult questions. Last Thursday Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that all U.S. military combat
Olivia Culpo Kyle's Mea Culpa December 03, 2015 Readers of Gentle Reformation, With the fear that this may be read as a bit of shameless self-promotion I want to respond to some criticism I have received over a previous article: "
Abstinence Tebow's Mea "Culpo" December 01, 2015 It is actually embarrassing what makes for "Christian" headlines these days. And, if you've been reading the news you've probably noticed that Tim Tebow is once again
biography In Appreciation of C.S. Lewis November 23, 2015 Yesterday was the fifty-second anniversary of the death of C.S. Lewis. Though his death was eclipsed by the assassination of John F. Kennedy on the same day, his legacy has endured. While
Grace Bearing The Cross of Silence November 06, 2015 Attention is often given to the words of Jesus. Rightly so! He is wisdom incarnate and his words are a wellspring of truth and life. But I wonder if you've ever
Rural Ministry Growth in the Rural Church October 23, 2015 It was once quipped that trying to turn a rural church around is harder than reaching a group of practicing Muslims. Gloomy as it may sound, rural churches are facing some unique challenges,
Current Events Of Rome And Popes And Humility September 25, 2015 Pope Francis has landed and, if the media circus is an indication, it's a pretty big deal. Historically I can understand the significance of his visit. He's only the
Ashley Madison, Sin, and Judgment August 20, 2015 The Greek philosopher Plato once told a story about an ancient and magical artifact known as the Ring of Gyges. This ring possessed the power to grant invisibility to the one who wore
abortion A Modest Proposal: We Are the Satire July 21, 2015 "I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London, that a young healthy child well nursed is at a year old a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome
children Are My Children Christians? June 26, 2015 Children. They're a blessing from the Lord, right? Absolutely! But if you're a parent you know that these little people are the source of more fear, anxiety, and worry
Church Shepherd the Shepherd June 23, 2015 It wasn't until I was nearly twenty-two years old that I first became a member of a church. In the college town where I was, there was a small Presbyterian congregation
Discipleship Am I Being Discerning or Critical? June 19, 2015 About six years ago someone I know--one of my seminary professors--shared with me a concern he had regarding my critical spirit. The conversation went like this: "You know Kyle, if there was
Ecclesiology In Their Own Words: "No Middle Ground" June 10, 2015 Normally I like to avoid false dichotomies. Simply defined, a false dichotomy is when two alternatives are presented as the only possible options, unnecessarily forcing someone into an either/or situation. Keep your
The Hospital is Full of Sick People! May 29, 2015 I'm shocked! I mean absolutely shocked! Now, I don't normally write in order to rant. I'm a firm believer that people have better things to do than
Church Optimistic Thoughts from a Pessimist April 11, 2015 In 284 AD_ _Diocletian, then the cavalry commander of the Roman army, was proclaimed emperor of Rome. In 302 he consulted the oracle of Apollo at Didyma and there became persuaded that those
Jesus Missing Jesus With Thomas April 10, 2015 On the evening of the first Lord's Day, the day of Jesus' resurrection, Thomas was absent. The other disciples were gathered together when Jesus came and stood among them displaying
Divorce A Godward Look at Divorce and Remarriage February 28, 2015 Divorce. It's an awful word. There's some words in the English language that evoke pleasant thoughts and happy images. Divorce isn't one of them. In fact, for
Appreciating the Trinity February 13, 2015 I don't know if I'm allowed to write what I'm about to, but I will anyway. I'm sometimes disappointed by the way many of us
culture The Day God Spoke to Katy Perry February 10, 2015 While many Christians were in their local church hearing God speak in the reading, singing, and preaching of his Word, Katy Perry was preparing for the half-time performance of Super Bowl XLIX. I
Marriage What If I Don't Think My Spouse is a Christian? January 23, 2015 The Bible is clear that a Christian should only marry a Christian. We gather that from where the Lord warned the people of Israel not to "make a covenant with the inhabitants
Jesus A Letter to the Doubting Christian January 09, 2015 Dear Mr. Doubting, Thank you for your last letter. It was honest and, I am sure, difficult to write. I myself have frequently been where you are--asking questions, doubtful about the truth, searching
