Christian Calling Calling December 29, 2014 For a variety of reasons, most notably of which is a class that I am taking on leadership, I have been reflecting on calling. God calls his people to special areas of service,
Christian Calling Just Doing His Job... December 25, 2014 On this morning in which much of the world is celebrating Christmas in one way or another, I know how my friends at the Cairn Farm in Coleraine, Northern Ireland are spending it.
Sounds of Joy December 23, 2014 A Few Songs For Your Joy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyPDQpel8bI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7670CXvPX0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO7ySn-Swwc
Alle Meine Sind in Dir Alle Meine Quellen Sind in Dir December 22, 2014 This woodcarving (link expired) hangs above the hallway in our home. Quite often, guests inquire about what it means. Rather than directly translate, I tell them the painful but sweet short story behind
In that cold and draughty stable...? December 19, 2014 With all of our four children in school, my wife and I have sat through quite a few school nativity plays over the last couple of weeks and so been reminded of some
Browse Worthy: Engaging the Culture December 18, 2014 I commend these posts with their resources that help us think Biblically and proactively about the cultural events roiling around us. A Time to Speak [http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/our-time-to-speak] - In
A Cure for the Prayerless Heart December 17, 2014 Are you having trouble in your prayer life? Do you feel as though your heart is hardened soil as you pray? Sing the psalms! Wilhelmus a'Brakel gave this encouragement to his
Christus Victor A Humble and Triumphant King December 16, 2014 “Earthly kings and princes,” writes Edwards, “when they are about to engage in any great and difficult work, will put on their strength, and will appear in all their majesty and power, that
Great Horned Owl The Night Watcher December 15, 2014 From a deep slumber, I awoke suddenly. I lay in the dark wide awake, certainly no habit of mine. The clock by our bed showed that it was one-thirty in the morning. In
prayer What Must I Be To Pray? December 12, 2014 I trust you won't hold it against me if I told you that I've often wondered what makes someone a good prayer. I know, I know, that sounds awfully
law Save Us, Superman!! (And then leave us alone.) December 11, 2014 As we look back at some of the most popular films of the past few years, and as we look ahead to movies in production, it is clear that superheroes have captured the
2014: Movies, Books, Games, and Good Listening December 09, 2014 As another year nears its end, I thought it would be fun to toss out a few things that have been particularly memorable/enjoyable for me. Here I’m thinking more in terms
Some Say I'm a Dreamer; But I'm Not the Only One December 08, 2014 Occasionally when reading the dead theologians, and let's face it, the dead guys are better reading, you get a glimpse of the humanity of the writer that makes you smile. Occasionally
Christ in the Psalms The Trinity's Hymnbook (Part 2) December 08, 2014 Uh-oh. In preparing to teach a class at church this weekend, I realized what has been that nagging thought in the blog part of my conscience. Toward the end of last year, I
Let Pulpit Freedom Ring! December 05, 2014 In the 1920s a group of young people in the RPCNA asked their ministers why they chose to pastor in their particular denomination. As I reviewed the answers of these long dead ministers,
Christ The Hatred of Adam's Hatefilled Race December 04, 2014 Watching the news and hearing conversations over the last several weeks has been very hard. The media circus and endless commentaries surrounding Michael Brown and Eric Garner should cause Christians to pause. There&
C.J. Williams A Hidden Treasure December 04, 2014 One of the blessings I experience daily in my work at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary is chapel. Each day, we pause from work and classes for a half hour to sing, pray,
Liberal theology A Review of “The Bible Tells Me So” – Noel Weeks December 02, 2014 Peter Enns continues to slide further and further. I do not remember where I heard it, or when I heard it, but I distinctly recall an atheist saying, when asked about the perspective
Ezekiel 47 When the Spirit Flows December 01, 2014 In Ezekiel 47:1-12, the Lord gives His prophet a vision of water flowing out from the temple in Jerusalem. This imagery gives us a vivid, prophetic portrayal of the Spirit’s work
Christ My Eyes Flow With Tears November 28, 2014 A few years ago a little book caught my attention. Though I had read it before I noticed, for the first time, that it was unlike most books I had ever read. It
Governor Mike Pence Thanks for Answering the Call November 27, 2014 On Veterans’ Day this year I had the unusual privilege of welcoming the Governor of the State of Indiana to Lighthouse Christian Academy in Bloomington, IN. Lighthouse is the small, Christian, K-12 school
Is life meaningless What Woody Allen Might Say To Lawrence Krauss November 25, 2014 During a recent Q&A session with Lawrence Krauss, we hear the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb_vYxIyzrI I always find it striking how ardent atheists speak of the
Constitution Immigration and the Law of God November 24, 2014 Toward the end of his speech last week on immigration, President Obama quoted from the Bible when he said: Scripture tells us that we shall not oppress a stranger, for we know the
Lessons from a Humiliating Failure November 21, 2014 Have you had this nightmare? Your child is on stage in a school play; she is in the middle of a solo which she has performed flawlessly in every rehearsal and on previous
Qualifying our Ever-So-Merciful Consciences November 18, 2014 The church is called to be a merciful people. Jesus has called us to extend mercy as we preach the gospel through the nations. Sometimes, it seems, at least here in the U.
