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
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 that Timex watches used to have commercials featuring either "torture tests" or short documentaries on true circumstances where their watches endured extreme conditions but still functioned afterward.
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
