Disability Browse Worthy: Weakness November 22, 2012 We are always to remember the poor (Galatians 2:10), but especially at times of harvesting and giving thanks (Deuteronomy 24:19-22). Why not take a few moments today to reflect on these
Thanksgiving: My Kingdom or His Kingdom? November 21, 2012 _Let my whole life _ _be an expression of thankfulness _ _unto thee for thy grace and mercy. _ _And therefore, O Lord, _ _I do here from the the very bottom of my heart, _ _together with
A Miscellany of Chuckles November 20, 2012 “When not in a catalepsy of literary composition, I am essentially a man of action.” -Jeremy Garnet in P.G. Wodehouse’s Love Among the Chickens ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Recently my daughter sent our puppy over
Angels The Cross and Angels November 19, 2012 Surely discussing how many angels can dance on a pin's head is a waste of time. But what about considering for a moment the impact of Jesus' cross upon them?
Adultery A Warning to All Soldiers November 14, 2012 One hesitates to add a voice to the cacophony surrounding the revelations regarding General David Petraeus. Every little blogger should not feel the need, like buzzards on a carcass, to comment about this
Godly Heritage The Last Letter of a Godly Grandfather November 12, 2012 Recently my wife's parents moved out of their home of many years. In sorting through their files, they came across the typewritten, hand-edited letter in the picture. This letter was from
A Small Basket of Audio Picks November 10, 2012 How about a few audio recommendations for your listening pleasure? 2012 Desiring God National Conference This recommendation should come as no surprise. I’m a huge fan of the conferences put on by
al mohler A Deep Sigh November 08, 2012 Following the election, a story from one of my mentors has come to mind. When I was a young man in pastoral training, being dandled about upon the knee of Dr. Roy Blackwood
abortion The Blog to End All Blogs? A Post-Election Plea November 07, 2012 Many thanks to Barry York, James Faris and Nathan Eshelman – and by extension to Dr. Joel Beeke! - for your heartfelt articles pertaining to the national elections (forgive me if I missed any
Church Planting An Election Day Prayer November 06, 2012 After much rigorous discussion on the election, how about some quiet praying today? Whether we agree with one another or not about certain matters related to voting, this offering by Dr. Joel Beeke
Why the Word of God Will Not Let Me Vote for Mitt Romney: A Gentlemanly Response to Dr.Joel Beeke November 03, 2012 There are few men in this world to whom I owe so much. While many readers may say that Dr. Beeke has been an influence in their lives through his writing, his preaching,
A Preacher's Ups & Downs November 02, 2012 Someone I knew recently spoke to a small gathering. Afterward he was greeted by an older gentleman who said to him, "That was a Western Union message, pastor." "Oh, really?
Family Browse Worthy - Family Posts October 31, 2012 Every now and then I like to post a list of links on a topic that has been threaded through my blog reading recently. Here are some great articles on matters pertaining to
abortion Answering That Abortion Question October 30, 2012 Once again a pro-life candidate has found himself in a media firestorm for his answer to a question about abortion. Though it may be too late for this election go-around, how about a
A Reformed Christian Voter's Guide October 26, 2012 There has been a number of election-related posts over the past several months here on Gentle Reformation. Some authors have questioned whether we should vote for a Mormon. One has encouraged us to
Precious Puritans Guarding Against Racing Hearts October 26, 2012 Are you aware that right now a rap song has prominent pastors and theologians discussing it? Only in the age of the Internet! The song is Precious Puritans, in which African-American artist Propaganda,
Forgiveness The Art of Forgiveness October 23, 2012 Just as looking through a telescope the wrong way makes big things seem small, so we often look at our sins in this manner. One way we minimize sin is to place more
Life's Funnies October 22, 2012 Recently before I spoke at a Senior's Luncheon, I was introduced as one who did not need an introduction. That was because I already knew all the folks at this small
How to Keep the Sabbath on a Thursday October 18, 2012 A friend of mine once brought to mind a truth that I have seen played out many times in conversation. Upon meeting someone, people in my generation (good ol' Generation X) will
Authority The Incarnate Word and the Written Word October 16, 2012 The doctrine of the Word of God has come on hard times among professing Christians. This sad state of things is no surprise. At the very beginning of human history, Satan assaulted the
Aaron Sams Mind Flippin' Stuff October 15, 2012 As a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary board, this past week I had the privilege of attending a retreat regarding online education. I had no idea going in what awaited me!
church polity The Trellis And The Vine October 13, 2012 While at my parents home this summer I snapped this picture on a whim, then stuffed it in "digital memory" ... meaning I forgot it. Today I found it, and meditate upon
The Beginning and End of Perspicuity October 10, 2012 Often when I have heard theologians introduce the doctrine of perspicuity, they jest something along these lines. "The meaning of perspicuity is not clear though the meaning of the word is clear.
B.M. Palmer When Disability - and Death - Hits Home October 05, 2012 Last December R.C. Sproul, Jr., son of the great theologian and father of eight, went through the heart pain of losing his wife to cancer. On Wednesday he suffered another loss, as
Child Education Keeping Covenant with our Youth October 04, 2012 Each month the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary sponsors a "webinar,"which is a new e-term for an internet seminar that people can access via their computer. A PowerPoint presentation accompanies a
