The Axe Handle Applied December 29, 2005 My last blog (see below) told the story of the missionary Boniface. He cut down the Oak of Thor in the Middle Ages to remove the superstitious idol from among the Germanic people
The Axe Handle December 23, 2005 (At a college dinner the other night, I read the following story with the title above.) With his boots crunching the fallen leaves beneath him, and the early morning mist beginning to fade
The Fast Lane December 14, 2005 "Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be **_noticed by men _**when they are fasting. Truly
Silent Night I Understand, but Silent Morning? December 07, 2005 Some Megachurches Close for Christmas [http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/12/06/D8EB5R608.html]- How do you like that for a title? I'm not making it up. Look for
Come As You Are, But Don't Leave That Way November 30, 2005 On Sunday evening, November 20th, our family was heading home after a wonderful Thanksgiving Psalm Sing in Lafayette, our hearts full of the grace and wonder of God. As we drove east on
The Law of Naboth's Vineyard November 17, 2005 The encroachment of government on personal rights and responsibilities is the result of our increasingly godless society. As man trusts the Lord less, he puts his trust in other men, particularly rulers, more.
Group Counseling November 09, 2005 Having been exposed a great deal recently to psychiatric wards, waiting rooms and mental health counselors (Clarification: Not for myself), I have been amazed at the number of people seeking counseling. The wards
Two Blogs for the Price of One November 01, 2005 Perhaps you have noticed I have not blogged for over a month. Yet today I'm offering two blogs (see below). What's the deal? Two brief explanations. First has been
Amongst the Lambs November 01, 2005 My wife and I decided to teach the primary class in our Sabbath School program at the church this fall quarter. As the pastor, I must confess I have thought on more than
The Thoughts of God September 14, 2005 "For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit
Why I'm a Freewill Presbyterian August 16, 2005 I know only Baptists and a cute boy in a politically correct movie are supposed to be the "free willy" types. Far be it from a Presbyterian to be labelled such.
An Unapologetic Apologetic August 03, 2005 Among all the threats and attacks on the gospel currently in the world, is there any more formidable than that posed by Islam? Whole nations lay under Islam's sway. Christians in
The Night Dad Died July 28, 2005 Note: Recently I drove past the hospital where my father had died. I realized that the day was the seventeenth anniversary of his death. My mother, who has yet to recover from the
Children Worshiping God July 20, 2005 A Position Paper of the Session of Sycamore Reformed Presbyterian Church “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” -Matthew 19:
Pornolatry July 13, 2005 Modern man thinks he does not worship idols, which only proves that he does. How so? Consider for a moment the current epidemic of pornography. With the advent of the Internet and personalized
On Depression July 06, 2005 On the _Today show recently, actor Tom Cruise, speaking out of the convictions of his Scientology worldview, made headlines for attacking those who use medications such as antidepressants. One of the people he
Drama in Worship June 28, 2005 It's too bad pastors today are trying to be dramatic and, in doing so, are missing the real drama found at every worship service. What do I mean? A common trend
Under the Sycamore Tree June 21, 2005 When the Old Testament prophets wanted to paint a picture of peace and prosperity, they would often use fig trees as imagery of God's goodness. As Moses sought to instill in