Summer Blueberry Thoughts August 27, 2014 Having just returned from vacationing near Lake Michigan, knowing my children will return to school tomorrow, and even seeing some leaves starting to turn because of the cool weather, I am reminded of
A Good Bit From C.S. Lewis August 19, 2014 Taken from Mere Christianity, chapter 9, Counting the Cost: "That is why we must not be surprised if we are in for a rough time. When a man turns to Christ and
Austin Brown Podcast: Satan's Awful Idea August 13, 2014 Recently our fellow blogger, Austin Brown [https://gentlereformation.com/about-me/austin-brown/] , self-published a book entitledSatan's Awful Idea [http://www.amazon.com/Satans-Awful-Idea-Implications-Unfolding-ebook/dp/B00KKMDLG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&
Libations Libations of Prayer August 12, 2014 O loving Father, _ When our hope begins to fade_ _ And our strength fails,_ Again you send Your servants _ To come alongside us,_ _ Visible, tangible messengers of Your care._ In prayer we cling to
Deer Tick A Very Little Thing August 04, 2014 From childhood, I remember thatTimex [http://www.pophistorydig.com/?tag=takes-a-licking-and-keeps-on-ticking]watches used to have commercials featuring either "torture tests" or short documentaries on true circumstances where their watches endured extreme
Anthony Selvaggio The Pentateuch is Christian Scripture July 31, 2014 One of the foundational convictions of reformed theology is the unity of Scripture. There is, we believe, one covenant of redemption that God reveals and accomplishes through history, from Adam all the way
2 Corinthians 4 In the Face of Jesus Christ July 30, 2014 Picture for a moment an inquisitive child. That shouldn't be too hard since most children are experts at asking questions! What if the child came to you and said, “Excuse me,
Church Planting Church Planting & Mercy Ministry July 24, 2014 I'm writing this in real time as I take a class from Randy Nabors [http://www.thenewcitynetwork.org/nabors-bio.html]. He just referred to a post he wrote on Church Planting
Arminianism A Helpful Election Apologetic July 19, 2014 Those who reject the sovereignty of God in salvation often explain away election in this manner: 1. Yes, the Bible does use words like predestine or elect to describe the salvation of Christians.
forgiving like Christ Forgiving Others July 15, 2014 When you’re hurt by someone- really wounded- you're forced to think through the matter of forgiveness afresh. This has been the case in my own life. How ought one to
Gay "I Think I May Be Gay" July 09, 2014 If you are reading this post and the title describes you, let me begin by saying that you are not the first person who has wondered about this issue. You probably are being
eschatology A Roundtable Discussion on Eschatology July 08, 2014 In case you missed it, Sam Storms, Jim Hamilton, Douglas Wilson, and moderator John Piper came together to discuss eschatology. If you're looking for a good conversation topic- something to enliven
help with faith Truth In Mendacity July 02, 2014 Man is a very confused creature. Merely consider the vast multitude of worldviews and religions, and how humanity understands reality in nearly every imaginable way. Flip open a textbook of comparative religion. Turn
God's glory God's Self-Glory June 25, 2014 In many places in Scripture, God makes statements that express a desire for His own glory. For instance, in Exodus 14:4, the Lord says, "I will get glory over Pharaoh and
C.S. Lewis Take Your Soul off Silent: Our Desperate Need for Integrity in Education June 12, 2014 _This past spring, _I had the privilege_of _addressing academic scholarship recipients and their parents on the topic of academic integrity. The God-given potential in that room was electrifying, but it will fizzle
This Country Song Life June 11, 2014 Had some of those days of late _ That sound like a country song._ You know the kind I mean when _ Everything goes all wrong?_ The concrete block we was a-holdin' _ My son
Gender Identification Browse Worthy: Gender Identification June 05, 2014 It is amazing how quickly the gay rights battle is morphing into a transsexual one. As men and women harden their hearts more and more against the Creator whose image they bear, they
Crazy Busy Before Your Summer Gets Too Busy... June 03, 2014 If you are like me, when summer arrives you are looking forward to a less hectic schedule. Yet, if you are also like me, those dreams of spending long, uninterrupted hours reading a
Algae The Reflecting Pond May 29, 2014 The former owners of our house, a sweet elderly couple, had told us there was once a small pond there, filled in years ago. Yet it was difficult to believe. For in the
The Epistle to Diognetus May 29, 2014 Considered by Lightfoot to be the “noblest of early Christian writings*,” the Epistle to Diognetus serves as a truly fascinating letter. Composed in the second or third century, the epistle provides a glimpse
Why Can't Life Be Like Video Games? May 23, 2014 As long as I can remember, I’ve loved games. Nothing much has changed since the days of the arcade room (save trying to get those pesky change machines to actually take my
Charles Spurgeon Thinking in Worship May 21, 2014 In the context of urging true worship, the Apostle Paul stressed the importance of Spirit-filled thinking in the life of the believer. > I appeal to you therefore, brothers,**by the mercies of
John Piper New Calvinism Audio Picks May 20, 2014 A few audio picks for your edification and enjoyment: • Dr. John Piper, former Pastor for Preaching and Vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN, spoke at the seventh annual Gaffin Lecture on
Danny Hyde Browse Worthy: The Law in the Life of the Believer May 19, 2014 Samuel Bolton, one of those present at the Westminster Assembly, wrote a pamphlet called _The True Bounds of Christian Freedom. _ In this work he gives this simple yet profound Biblical formulation regarding our
agnosticism A Time to Speak: The Conclusion of a Series on Emergence Christianity May 13, 2014 _Note: As Gentle Reformation made the switch to its new format, the first three blogs in this series were lost. Many thanks to The Aquila Report for keeping them online! Here are links
