When Presbyterians Shout July 25, 2011 Yesterday I preached a message from Isaiah 54 with the above title. Saying "when Presbyterians shout" sounds akin to responding to improbable news with "when pigs fly" or that
Christ the Center – Dr. James Dolezal July 22, 2011 [http://reformedforum.org/ctc185/]If there’s one thing I appreciate about the podcast Christ the Center it would be their willingness to keep the cookies on the top shelf. In other words,
Doppelganger July 22, 2011 Behind the scenes here at _Gentle Reformation _we have a running joke about the "Doppelganger virus." For those who do not know what a doppelganger is, the German literally means "
Whatcha Presupposin'? July 17, 2011 I have been reading a lot on biblical counseling lately as I prepare for a class at the beginning of August. What has impressed me over and over as I drudge through the
Alvin Plantinga Postage Due, Jedi Mind Tricks, and, of Course, Neo-Darwinian Evolution July 15, 2011 Instead of walking the mail this week, which affords me the pleasure of listening to many an MP3, I’ve been delivering the mail from the ease of a postal truck, which of
Celebrating the World's Newest Country July 12, 2011 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/flag_of_south_sudan-svg.png] Last Friday evening, July 7th, we watched fireworks with friends from our front lawn. As we commented on how they
The Gay Mirage July 11, 2011 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/mirage2.jpg] Warning: Though I have sought to word carefully this post so as not to be explicit, the nature of the subject means certain
Introducing... July 08, 2011 **Gentle Reformation **is happy that three new contributors are coming on board! In the days ahead you should see their information loading up and contributions coming from them. Here is the briefest of
Two Weeks of Listening. Some Snapshot Thoughts July 07, 2011 Apologetics 315 Interview with David Wood Excellent interview exploring the subject of Islam. Instead of looking at the historical evidence, which is rarely what Muslims care to explore, David Wood very helpfully shows
Interview of Michael LeFebvre, Co-Author of Our Triune God July 05, 2011 [http://www.amazon.com/Our-Triune-God-Three---One/dp/1433519879/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309306500&sr=8-1] Friend and fellow Gentle Reformation blogger Dr. Michael LeFebvre recently had a new book
Summer Funning July 04, 2011 Watching a lively thunderstorm roll in Saturday night with my family on the back porch (God's fireworks cancelling the puny ones by comparison planned that evening); drinking Miriam's homemade
The Warnings of Scripture. A Reflection June 30, 2011 Recent circumstances have reminded me again of the importance of the biblical warnings. Here I have in mind those passages of Scripture that warn saints that they must continue in the faith or
Business for the Glory of God (Clarus Conference) – Wayne Grudem June 22, 2011 [http://www.desertspringschurch.org/messages/By_Series/Clarus_2010/]How might you answer these questions? Is God pleased with our owning things? Is God pleased when we take materials from the earth and
The Ten Commandments Applied to the I-Generation June 21, 2011 I know commandments restricting any behavior are out these days. I know what's in is counseling removing any shame. I know youth think anything is allowable except someone telling you certain
Door-to-Door June 17, 2011 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tipsfrontdoorblue.jpg] In answer to prayer and at the urgings of a young man in our congregation, last night our church began door-to-door visitation. We
Is Anything Worth Believing? - John Lennox June 15, 2011 [http://www.veritas.org/Media.aspx#!/v/1051] The latest issue of_ Scientific America_ headlines: The Physics of Intelligence Evolution has packed 100-billion neurons into our three-pound brain Can we get any smarter?
Monday Morning Musings June 13, 2011 Like many of my minister friends, my Sabbath Day was full as I taught a class and preached morning and evening yesterday. And certainly having a good number of visitors who appear to
Gentle Not Jelly June 09, 2011 In high school my basketball coach, commenting on how skinny I was, said at our senior banquet that "York has to jump around in the shower just to get wet." Well,
Gospel Coalition Workshops: A Tasty Assortment June 08, 2011 The workshops at this year’s Gospel Coalition National Conference have been good. And a few have been outstanding. Of the some 35 or so sessions, I’ve listened to about a third.
John Piper Interviews Rick Warren on Doctrine June 01, 2011 [http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/john-piper-interviews-rick-warren-on-doctrine] I am not a Rick Warren aficionado. I don’t have the foggiest idea what he does on Thursday afternoon, nor do I listen to his
Rememberings May 30, 2011 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/normandy.jpg] Our call to worship yesterday was the fourth commandment. You are to remember the Sabbath Day so you can use the Sabbath Day
One Arrow May 27, 2011 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/arrow.jpg] Last night Sycamore Covenant Academy [http://www.sycamorerpc.org/sca/index.html] had a graduation ceremony with just one graduate. Below follows the
The Spirit-Filled Missional Ministry of Jesus – Mark Driscoll May 26, 2011 [http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/resources/a/the_spirit-filled_missional_ministry_of_jesus] Are you Reformed? I mean like black coffee Presbyterian, John Calvin fan club member, "yes, I own Francis Turretin’s
This Parabolic Life May 24, 2011 When I taught algebra classes and students had to graph parabolas, I enjoyed using that as an occasion to show God's order in His creation. From the sagging of telephone wires
The Tide of Culture (It Gets Better, by Google) May 19, 2011 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7skPnJOZYdA] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I recently saw this commercial while watching the NBA playoffs. The thought that entered my mind, after watching this powerful