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 God,
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
Bird watching The Bird Watcher May 08, 2014 Though neither ornithologist nor true bird watcher, living on the edge of woods at spring time has helped me understand the enthusiasm some have for this hobby. Especially while praying in the morning
Canaanite destruction GenRef Podcast: Jewish Holy War May 02, 2014 “When Israel had finished killing all the inhabitants of Ai in the open wilderness where they pursued them, and all of them to the very last had fallen by the edge of the
Lord's Day Let's Not Forget the Weekly Day of Prayer May 02, 2014 My quiet wife really surprised me yesterday. As the following letter to a Christian radio station manager shows, she was moved to write to address a concern. I'll let the letter
Chapel Geneva's Chapel April 17, 2014 Two weeks ago I had the privilege of being present at the chapel service of Geneva College. I would like to report on my experience there. Each person entering Metheny Fieldhouse was given
Best Christian Lectures 16 Messages That Will Transform Your Life. (The Last 8) April 15, 2014 Without further ado, the next eight: The Curse Motif of the Atonement [http://t4g.org/media/2010/04/the-curse-motif-of-the-atonement-session-v/], R.C. Sproul The Goodness of Sex and the Glory of God [http://www.
16 Messages That Will Transform Your Life. (The First 8) April 08, 2014 I’ve already recommended the following audio resources at my old website. But with the passing of time, and given the fact that many will probably be unfamiliar with my old site, it
Corrie ten Boom Browse Worthy: Forgiveness April 07, 2014 Though difficult to grant, the concept of forgiveness seems simple enough. A debt removed and a relationship restored. Yet because of such things as failing to see the mercy of God fully in
The Law of God Law School April 03, 2014 The Bible repeatedly urges us to meditate continually on God's Law, meaning primarily its first five books (see Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:1-3; 119:97-100 for examples). Yet many modern
Anathema (Letter 6) April 01, 2014 (You can find the Introduction here [https://gentlereformation.com/2014/01/14/anathema/]. Letter one here [https://gentlereformation.com/2014/01/14/anathema-letter-one/]) I cannot fully express the degree of appreciation I am
Antidepressants Salvation in a Dementia Ward March 25, 2014 Walking down the long hospital hallway, I approached the room in the emergency area where they had told me she would be found. As I came near the door, I found a security
Podcast: Street Preaching March 20, 2014 Boldness in evangelism is typically not second nature. We are fearful, afraid of what people might think. Even the apostle Paul needed the prayers of the saints in this regard. Read again what
New Atheism Anathema (Letter Five) March 17, 2014 I can see your point and do certainly embrace it. Yet I cannot help but think that the line that exists between unlawful belief and state sponsored “religion” could be refined, if ever
Johnny Farese The Shortest Yet Most Powerful Sermon You'll Hear Today March 13, 2014 On Tim Challies' website [http://www.challies.com/a-la-carte/a-la-carte-march-11]I learned of the story of Johnny Farese, who went to be with the Lord this week. Take less than eight minutes
John Calvin The Things I Learn Grading March 07, 2014 As I near the end of grading by wading through student papers on worship, I have enjoyed learning or re-learning as well. Here are a few gleanings to share with you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On communion,
A Preaching Confession March 05, 2014 Perhaps it is because I am preaching less regularly now. Or maybe it is because I feel more acutely my own spiritual impotence. Then again it may be due to my age and
Anathema (Letter Four) March 03, 2014 Prayer is a curious bug.I have been examining this phenomenon closely in patient 2H-A for days now, and while it is tempting to express confidence in my having come to a place
Christ Distance Education February 28, 2014 If you were told that a friend had suddenly become ill to the point of death, would you not do everything you could to get to your friend as soon as possible, especially
