Animal Lessons May 09, 2012 As you read through the Scriptures, over and over imagery from the animal world is used to teach. From the Proverbs encouraging us to go to the ants to learn diligent work (Proverbs
A Picture of This Momentary Marriage May 08, 2012 Having studied John Piper'sThis Momentary Marriage [http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/online-books/this-momentary-marriage] with friends at church, having seen the video below on Tim Challies' site [http://www.challies.com/
Anxiety Auctioning All Mankind: Der Schrei der Natur May 03, 2012 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/scream_31.jpg] You all know the piece. Creepy pastel. Ghostly image. You can feel the anxiety when you look at it. Blood red and
Public Prayer: Bringing God up to Date on Current Events? April 30, 2012 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sleepin.png] What do our public prayers say about our view of God? What do unbelievers think when they are present in our worship services
Treasure Seekers April 30, 2012 Recently I asked in apost [http://genref.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/treasure_hunt/], "What is the heavenly treasure that Jesus promises?" In a discipleship lesson with two young men, I
The Gift of Faith April 27, 2012 It never struck me, quite the way it did this week, how very alone Jesus was as he went to the cross. A couple friends and I are doing a Bible study through
Gay The Gospel & Sexual Orientation April 27, 2012 Last summer in a post called "The Gay Mirage [http://genref.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/the-gay-mirage/]," I witnessed to the frustration of the homosexual lifestyle. The thirsty lust of this
I Will Remember April 26, 2012 _Just sent the short letter below to the congregation here. _ I thought others might like to join us in giving thanks. Dear Saints, It has occurred to me this week that today is
Musings on Humility April 24, 2012 When it comes to fasting, there are only two types of practices: Those who fast out of religious duty to feed their pride, or those who fast from sincere discipline to feed their
Band of Brothers Skewered Twice? April 23, 2012 Though one of my fellow bloggers had written about it [http://genref.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/a-band-of-brothers/#more-2324], it was not until recently that I read the book _Band of Brothers [http:
1-3-5 April 18, 2012 Prayer meeting. Sermon preparation. Session meeting. Teaching classes. Committee meeting. Counseling appointment. Presbytery meeting. Email correspondence. Academy meeting. Reading. Board meeting. Blog posting. Another meeting. You may think that is a list of
Visit the RP Witness April 16, 2012 In cooperation with our friends at the _Reformed Presbyterian Witness [http://rpwitness.org/], _we _GenRef _Gents recently began a column written exclusively for their magazine. As pastors who are seeking to learn about
Mathemagic April 12, 2012 With all the discussion about paying taxes [http://genref.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/the-joy-of-paying-taxes/]atGenRef,I thought our readers might benefit with a little help on the calculations. Here are some tips
Enron Treasure Hunt April 11, 2012 You responded to a Help Wanted ad and now are sitting in an office with an employer looking across the desk at you. While interviewing for the job, this perspective employer looks at
What should a Christian think is sexy? What is Sexy? Victoria’s Secret and the Glory of God April 09, 2012 Dr. Mark Liederbach, associate professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, recently gave a provocative and insightful lecture at SEBTS. Speaking with both skill and precision, Dr. Liederbach attempted to answer
Christ in the Old Testament On the First Day Sabbath April 05, 2012 Since several folks have raised the issue of why Christians celebrate the Lord’s Day on the first day of the week, I thought I’d write briefly about that issue. Our Catechism
Forget Newsweek. Follow Jesus. April 04, 2012 Like the perennial dandelions that pop up on lawns each spring, when Easter week rolls around you can expect Newsweek to put some form of Jesus being blasphemed on their cover. In the
Does God make a difference to justice Prevailing Justice March 27, 2012 I can remember sitting in the deliberation room with my fellow jurors wrestling with the evidence. We were trying to decide whether a man should be found guilty of child molestation. It was
Christian and Sports Sports and the Lord's Day March 23, 2012 Note: This is a follow-up to “The Christian and Sports [../2012/02/20/the-christian-and-sports-dr-rich-holdeman/#more-3557]” which I posted on James Faris’ page before I got my own! Our love for sports as both
The Counsel of Peace March 22, 2012 A few months ago my friend and fellow pastor, Jason Camery, traveled out at the invitation of another to meet with Congressman Dan Burton. They met with Mr. Burton and addressed pro-life issues
child neglect Virtual Orphans March 22, 2012 The sight is as common as it is heartbreaking. Parents arrive at a play area in the mall, a McDonald’s Playland, or a park. The kids in tow are eager to run
The Kokomo Krusade March 20, 2012 Like a call from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, back when I was a young pastor years ago the secretary of James Montgomery Boice, the famous pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia (whom I
gender roles A Few Tasty Audio Recommendations March 18, 2012 EFCA Theology Conference on Gender Roles Many have weighed in on the debate between complementarianism and egalitarianism. But to date, I cannot say that I know of a better presentation of the biblical
Hebrews 6 The Iron Cage March 16, 2012 In studying Hebrews with high school students in their New Testament Survey class, we looked at Hebrews 6:4-6 and discussed the unpardonable sin: > For in the case of those who have
John Calvin Calvin and that Awful Doctrine March 14, 2012 If there is one teaching that the name of John Calvin invokes, it is that of predestination. When even Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predestination], certainly no theological publication, begins its definition
