Jerry Bridges No "little s" Sins August 12, 2013 When it comes to sin, one ploy that our non-glorified consciences use is to minimize it. Even if we are not Roman Catholic and standardize the practice by referring to venial and mortal
joy Wedding Bubbles & Confetti August 06, 2013 The whirlwind that has been these past few months - two children getting married, packing, helping children set up new homes, ending a pastorate, moving to another state, unpacking, the funeral of my
Is God Thankful? August 05, 2013 I was out walking the mail, just beginning to set off on another relay, when I received a text. It was from my wife. It read: “Give me your answer tonight: Is God
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
Bible Contradictions Bible Contradictions & Heart Maladies July 31, 2013 So often when witnessing, those with some Bible knowledge raise concerns about contradictions in the holy text. Sometimes there are those simply earnest seekers trying to make sense of the Scriptures. But in
Browse Worthy: Preaching Helps July 30, 2013 Whether you are doing the preaching or sitting under it, these articles offer some helpful guidance. What is a Preacher? [http://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/07/24/what-is-a-preacher-8-positives/]- Using the text of
Looking at Parables July 29, 2013 Morning rays shine _ With warming love;_ Swaying trees stretch _ Toward heaven above._ Cheerful birds in chorus _ Offer their praise._ Looking at parables _ Each of my days._ _blank_ Black clouds come, _ With wind'
God's will The Indispensable Expendables July 29, 2013 A good friend told me that upon leaving a congregation he had served as pastor, he had two fears: 1.) That everything would fall apart without him. 2.) That it wouldn’t! Now
Christ's Manhood "I'm Only Human" July 26, 2013 "I'm only human." Ever said that yourself, or had someone else say it to you? If you think about the context of when we say this, it is usually
abortion Browse Worthy: Gospel Wars July 25, 2013 The Supreme Court & DOMA [http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/doma-and-the-rock] - In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act, Rosaria Butterfield gives her unique albeit
Christian Worship Being with Jesus at the Evening Service July 24, 2013 Years ago my wife and I sat down next to my seminary professor of New Testament, Dr. Renwick Wright, and his wife for an evening service. Looking around the sanctuary, he expressed a
abortion Quick Audio Pick July 19, 2013 I stumbled upon a gem of a lecture. It’s by Dr. Megan Best. The title:New Directions in Assisted Reproduction: How Did We End Up Here? [http://thegospelcoalition.org/resources/entry/new_
Through Colored Glass July 16, 2013 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tree.jpg] When we left the congregation of Sycamore last month, they presented us with a beautiful stain glass piece taken from one of the
Christ in the Old Testament Book Review: David Murray's Jesus on Every Page July 12, 2013 I am excited to make it known here that David Murray's new book, _Jesus on Every Page [http://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/05/01/my-new-book-jesus-on-every-page/] , _can be pre-ordered at Amazon [http:
Funeral Holy Grieving July 11, 2013 I know _Gentle Reformation _has been relatively quiet recently. I know for me my inactivity here has been mostly due to grieving that, like the chaotic storms we have witnessed as of late,
Audio Picks July 02, 2013 Here are a few audio picks for your consideration: Conversations Special: Jonathan Edwards – Douglas Wilson [http://www.canonwired.com/category/resources/jonathan-edwards/] Not long ago, Douglas Wilson and Joe Rigney sat down to
In Memory of Lieschen Hoeksema June 29, 2013 Following our move to Western Pennsylvania two weeks ago, my wife had to leave my side three days later to go be with her dad, sisters, and our daughter as they cared for
Discretion Discretion June 22, 2013 As a rogue NSA employee and an eager media have shown us as of late, we still do not know the depths of how much of our private lives are under the surveillance
atheism and morality One Converstion To Have With An Atheist - With Answers June 14, 2013 [http://genref.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/crooked-line.jpg]The atheism of today is a strange brew. Many of the more vocal proponents have a kind of eat their cake and have it
A Guide to Christian Living A Sweet Ouch June 11, 2013 From A_ Guide to Christian Living_ (pages pp.28-31),_ _a devotional extracted from the third book of John Calvin'sInstitutes of Christian Religion: > When Scripture commands us in our dealings with
Apologetics; Problem of Evil; Sandy Hook Shootings High School Apologetics June 10, 2013 In the apologetics course I taught this past year at the academy our congregation sponsors, I assigned groups of two or three students a project that required the following: 1. Document that you
debates Shady Interpretations June 05, 2013 Why is it that two Holy-Spirit filled, Christ-loving, Bible-believing Christians can come to very different conclusions on the very same passage of Scripture? The same question applies to Christian denominations (and non-denominational churches)
Honey from the Rock June 04, 2013 Last Friday evening our family spent a wonderful evening with the Sycamore congregation and some special friends as we remembered more than two decades of time together. With a lovely banquet dinner prepared
Gospel Coalition: National Conference June 02, 2013 [http://genref.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/gospel-coalition.jpg]Talk about bursting at the seams! This year’s Gospel Coalition National Conference will make a glutton out of your ears. The sheer range
Meanderings May 31, 2013 With our schedule, not much blogging time as of late. So I appreciate the recent offerings of the other _"_GenRef Gents" as I like to call them. But here are a
