J.C. Philpot Weekend Quote: Subduing Sin October 04, 2014 From _Through Baca's Vale_ by J.C. Philpot: > How many poor souls are struggling against the power of sin, and yet never get any victory over it! How many are
The "Go En" and the Land of the Rising Son October 03, 2014 What if there was a nation in the 10/40 Window that could be easily reached with the gospel? What if that nation had less than 1% of the population profess Christianity? What
faith Hologram Faith October 02, 2014 Doors Open Days are great for the above average sized family like ours. It’s an initiative which gives you free access into a number of fascinating buildings. Last weekend it was Edinburgh’
Are there objective morals without God The Game of Ethics in a Godless World September 30, 2014 Picture an aquarium full of only dirt and rocks. Now imagine that this represents the sum total of reality. There is no mind beyond the walls of that aquarium, no watching eyes, nothing.
Aaron Sams Podcast: Distance Education and the Seminary September 29, 2014 Online education is dramatically changing the playing field in higher education. In 2011, 89% of four-year public colleges and universities in the U.S. were reported to offer online classes [http://pewinternet.org/
Church The Rural Church Potential September 26, 2014 “In short, I like living in a small town. The urbanites may say that this is sentimentality, but I refuse to let the word frighten me. I believe that small-town life has values
honor culture Suicide and Atonement September 25, 2014 The tragic death of Robin Williams in August briefly caught the public imagination in our country. A uniquely gifted man died before his time because he was unable to cope with the depression
Christus Victor The Irony of Sin September 23, 2014 On the night before his meeting with King Xerxes and Esther, Haman, in accordance with the counsel of his friends and wife, had a seventy-five foot tall gallows built exclusively for the neck
Conflict A Trinitarian Approach to Conflict September 22, 2014 Over the past two years, I have been looking at many different books on pastoral care written through the ages. One characteristic I have noticed in many of the writers is the emphasis
Praying for our Nations September 19, 2014 As I write this, the people of Scotland are voting on whether or not they want to remain in the United Kingdom. A remarkable 97% of the people have registered to vote in
Apple Watch iDolatry September 18, 2014 First, a disclosure. I have an iPad and and an iPhone. These tools are wonderful helps to me. After a few double or missed bookings because my wife and I were unaware of
Bruce Ware and Wayne Grudem Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theological Understanding (Three Audio Debates) September 16, 2014 Here are some theological debates that might be of interest. Each can be found under “Ministries/Trinity Debate” over at the Carl F.H. Henry Center website. * **Do Relations of Authority and Submission
Barry York Westminster Conference 2014 September 15, 2014 Another post today to give you yet another conference series! Listening to the messages in both of these posts could keep you busy for quite a while! The Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary [http:
Rutledge Etheridge Rut Etheridge on "Refusing a Lesser Life" September 15, 2014 Rut Etheridge, chaplain at Geneva College and fellow _Gentle Reformation _blogger, recently spoke on the subject of sanctification at the Christian Life Conference of the First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, PA.
The Sound of Faith September 12, 2014 What is faith? Sometimes we answer that question with closely associated words. “Faith is trust,” someone may say. Or, “Faith is belief,” says another. The older theologians—whom we would do well to
Forgiveness This is My Father's Word September 11, 2014 Do you ever avoid certain passages of Scripture because they remind you so vividly of past sin? You've confessed your sin, and you trust that God is faithful and just to
Bumblebees Drops of Nectar September 10, 2014 At summer's end, at perfect time, _ Hosta shoots reach up high;_ As the purple cups, hanging down, _ Beckon those flying by._ _ _ With whirring wings and slender beak, _ Colors catching the sun,
Romans 8:20-22 A Lesson From Natural Evil September 09, 2014 It’s reported that while attending a divine service on a wintery day, Sir Isaac Newton left in his study a favorite little dog named Diamond. Apparently a candle had been left lit
Paul Faris The Pilgrim's Psalter September 08, 2014 Within the Book of Psalms, certain collections or groupings of thematic psalms can be found. One of the most easily identifiable is the fifteen psalms known as the Song of Ascents, Psalms 120-134.
Alzheimer The Power of Memory September 06, 2014 With my Uncle Don passing away this week, my mom lost both her brothers within a span of a few months. Sadly, her dementia makes it impossible for me to relate to her
Unboxing the Idols of Our Heart September 04, 2014 If I were to ask you what is currently the most popular YouTube channel, would you know? Or, what genre of internet videos could earn one stay-at-home mom between $2 million and $13
David Murray Browse Worthy: David Murray's Student Tech Tips September 04, 2014 With school getting into full swing these days, it is important for students to work on their organizational abilities. In this increasingly technological age, boxes of crayons and notebooks with tabs are being
Of Angels and Men September 02, 2014 The question of Satan’s fall into sin has been an issue of considerable intrigue throughout the centuries. Theologians have burnt oil long into the night pondering the subject, trying to thread together
Scar Stories September 01, 2014 With her Carolina twang, Mommy told me to go let Daddy know that supper was ready. Heading out the front door of our little house on the dead end of the gravel road,
Backsliding The Real and Present Danger of Drift and Neglect August 28, 2014 Neglect is not a pleasant subject, and it does not engender positive feelings within us. Stories of the death of an elderly person who has lived, not by choice, as a virtual recluse
