Foolish Preaching? September 13, 2013 The preaching of the gospel is a profound aspect of Christian worship. Some see preaching merely as a teaching time. Some see it as a time for outreach. Some see it as a
Q: What's the Bad News? A: Adam died. August 02, 2013 When I was in high school there was a teacher there that would always ask me, “What’s the good news, Eshelman?” He was a football coach, so ending the interrogative with a
Seven Phrases on the Ten Words May 25, 2013 What’s THAT Have to Do With the Ten Commandments? Have you ever had a conversation with a Christian about an ethical question where they said something to the effect of, “That’s
The Not-So Lost Art of Pharisee Making May 20, 2013 This week I followed a discussion that started off something like this: “New Presbyterian here. Anything I should know in your humble opinion?” There were many answers given, some humorous, some ridiculous, some
Here Come the Presbyopians! April 22, 2013 Presbyopia is a “medical condition where the eye exhibits a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects with age.” That sounds like a horrible condition, of course, but this is not the
Yosemite's Song: In the Theater of God's Glory March 27, 2013 I have been in the “theater of God’s glory” (Calvin’s words, not mine). People have told me for years that I need to get to Yosemite Valley. Who has the time?
Hallowed Memories: Happy New Year! December 31, 2012 One my greatest New Year's Eve/Day highlights is singing the 77th Psalm to the tune Auld Lang Syne. For me, this tradition began in Grand Rapids, MI, in the manse
Thanksgiving: My Kingdom or His Kingdom? November 21, 2012 _Let my whole life _ _be an expression of thankfulness _ _unto thee for thy grace and mercy. _ _And therefore, O Lord, _ _I do here from the the very bottom of my heart, _ _together with
Why the Word of God Will Not Let Me Vote for Mitt Romney: A Gentlemanly Response to Dr.Joel Beeke November 03, 2012 There are few men in this world to whom I owe so much. While many readers may say that Dr. Beeke has been an influence in their lives through his writing, his preaching,
A Reformed Christian Voter's Guide October 26, 2012 There has been a number of election-related posts over the past several months here on Gentle Reformation. Some authors have questioned whether we should vote for a Mormon. One has encouraged us to
How to Keep the Sabbath on a Thursday October 18, 2012 A friend of mine once brought to mind a truth that I have seen played out many times in conversation. Upon meeting someone, people in my generation (good ol' Generation X) will
The Myth of Multiculturalism September 05, 2012 Celebrate diversity! Embrace multiculturalism! These are two of the tag lines in our culture. Americans loves multiculturalism and all things diverse. Have you ever noticed this? At offices across the country Human Resource
Troubles Sleeping? Let Anne Bradstreet Point You to Jesus July 14, 2012 Many people have trouble sleeping today. Medical doctors talk about three stages of insomnia: early, middle, and late onset. For some, sleeplessness is a physiological issue, for others it is a moral issue.
Queen for a Day: Book Review of Lady Jane Grey July 12, 2012 Okay... so this isn't my book review... it belongs to Irene Huizing [https://twitter.com/IreneHuizing]: lover of Christ, elder's wife, editor extraordinare, servant of the church. Sometimes I
Two-Sevenths of a Meditation on the Resurrection July 06, 2012 Meditations on Jesus, his person and his work, are always worth meditating upon. We established that last week as we reflected, in meter, on the connection between his humiliation and exaltation. Sometimes meter
Not All Independence is Created Equal July 03, 2012 Hot dogs and burgers on the grill. Potato salad sitting in the sun all day. A day off work to swim, relax, and enjoy a cold one (Mexican Coke, please). Fireworks bursting in
RPCNA Synod: The Aquila Report & Non-Reflection July 02, 2012 A few people have asked me, "Where are those Aquila Report [http://theaquilareport.com] articles that you wrote during Synod?" "Well, they're on the Aquila Report, of course!
Poetry Poy-ems as Christology June 21, 2012 Yesterday, The Reverend Barry York gave us some Christology via versification. T. David Gordon in his little book, Why Johnny Can't Preach reminds us of the importance of literature in preparing
How to Pray for Synod: A Little Birdie May Tell You... #RPSynod June 19, 2012 Recently during family worship my family prayed for the Christian Reformed Church. Why'd we do that? I am a Reformed Presbyterian, why'd we sit in the living room of
Anxiety Auctioning All Mankind: Der Schrei der Natur May 03, 2012 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/scream_31.jpg] You all know the piece. Creepy pastel. Ghostly image. You can feel the anxiety when you look at it. Blood red and
Public Prayer: Bringing God up to Date on Current Events? April 30, 2012 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sleepin.png] What do our public prayers say about our view of God? What do unbelievers think when they are present in our worship services
The New Testament for C+ Christians February 29, 2012 The Bible is a book for dirty people. It's a book for rebels, outcasts, and sinners. The Bible is a book for people who have been put out of the city
N30: For the Men Only February 01, 2012 Have you noticed a problem with some Christian men? Do you think that the problem with some men today is that they are really boys in men’s bodies? Do you think that
On Procrastination... January 14, 2012 I was going to respond to that "Jesus vs. Religion" video that is all over the social networks right now. I guess I don't need to now. Two thousand
Double Underoos and Perceived Obedience January 09, 2012 Last night as I was getting my four year old son ready for bed we had an interesting exchange of words: Me: "Why do you have two pairs of underwear on?"
