Encouragement July 11, 2023 Pastoral Ministry can be discouraging. Often those whom we pour out our lives for in ministry will break our hearts. Some leave the faith and declare themselves apostates. Others just slowly disappear from
3GT Episode 290: (Local) Church and (Local) State July 10, 2023 Often discussions about church and state are of the big picture variety. Theological debates about Christ's rule over the nations. Arguments over the boundaries of ecclesiastical and governmental authority. Opinions about
Bluebloods? July 06, 2023 In recent weeks I've been studying Jacob's life. Genesis 30 deals with the origins of the Church and the kind of unpromising soil in which the Family of God
Westminster Confession Reading the Confession in Context (1): 'Authentical' July 05, 2023 Responsible preachers – and thoughtful Bible readers – are aware of the danger of taking verses out of context. A similar danger, which many of its adherents are less aware of, applies to the Westminster
A Short Treatise on Slavery July 03, 2023 When you preach in an expositional fashion through books of the Bible, inevitably you are forced to treat topics you might otherwise avoid. Yesterday was such a case. As I was in Ephesians
oldest fragments June 30, 2023 This entry for Gentle Reformation is somewhat different from what I have sent previously, but it reflects a subject to which my mind has turned repeatedly in recent months. What you see above,
fading churches Fading Churches June 28, 2023 The positive impact of churches on the life of our community is fading to black.
servant leader Using One's Strength to Serve June 27, 2023 How are we to use our strength, prominence, position, and power in the Lord's economy?
3GT Episode 289: Worship, Feasting, Rest, Mercy June 26, 2023 Crown & Covenant Publications continues to issue accessible books on basic Christian doctrine through their Grassmarket Press imprint. Their most recent release, Worship, Feasting, Rest, Mercy: The Christian Sabbath, is an insightful and
What Happened at RPCNA Synod 2023? June 24, 2023 The Psalmist says, “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him (Ps.
Transgenderism and Kids June 20, 2023 Last week at the Presbyterian Church in America's General Assembly, I had the privilege of meeting Mary Weller, the Project Coordinator and Public Relations Manager of truthXchange. She shared the resource
Parenting The Key to Utopia June 16, 2023 If you were able to put one law on the statute books that would transform society if everyone obeyed it, what law would you choose?
The Joy of June June 13, 2023 June can be a hard month for many of us. The world shoves abomination into our face. Many of us avoid certain stores and venues so as not to have to deal with
Tribute to Pastor Gordon Keddie June 12, 2023 The following tribute was written as an RPCNA Synod Memorial by Dr. David G. Whitla, RPTS Professor of Church History, in remembrance of his mentor, co-pastor, and friend. Gordon James Keddie was born
Death Death is not for fun June 10, 2023 Recently I came across Scottish funeral directors who provide customised coffins. Not your standard oak or pine, or even eco-friendly wicker or sea-grass coffins—although they do all of those too—instead these
happiness Anna Karenina, David, & Happiness June 08, 2023 I have nearly finished reading Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy and I think that it should be read by every seminarian. Why? Because Tolstoy, like many older authors, made human nature a lifelong
3GT Episode 288: The Character of a True Theologian June 06, 2023 The guys open up this episode reflecting on the recent passing of some prominent pastors, such as Gordon Keddie, Tim Keller, and Harry Reeder. These ministers were not only pastors but theologians and
encouragement Unfolding a Letter of Encouragement June 02, 2023 This world isn’t substantial — it’s fleeting and transient like a wisp of smoke. And he’s encouraging us to live for a much more substantive and concrete reality than all the comforts, happiness, and pleasures of life can offer.
They shall be as though I had not cast them aside. May 31, 2023 If you were to seek to summarize Scripture’s long story in but a few words, I believe you would find that exile and restoration would be central to its theme and message.
Theoretical-Practical Memorial Day May 29, 2023 Here are some thoughts on Memorial Day that I sent to my congregation this morning: Memorial Day became popular after the First World War (it started after the Civil War) as graves of
comfort Incomparable Comfort May 24, 2023 The only – the only – thing that can satisfy the soul in these sorrows is the faithful promise of God to undo these calamities into the perfection of His joy.
Fear Fear is a Function of Worship May 23, 2023 The concept "what we fear is what we worship" is a foundational reality. But what does that even mean?
Who is Michael in Revelation? May 22, 2023 I am currently preaching an expository sermon series through the entire book of Revelation. This has proven to be an enormously rewarding task, not only for my congregation but also for me. Our
heaven Jesus can’t wait to see you either, Tim May 19, 2023 It’s not unusual for us to think of the believer’s desire to be with Jesus. But how often do we think of Jesus’ desire for us to be with him?
3GT Episode 287: We Don't Need No Education? May 18, 2023 Pink-Floyd protested, with deliberate grammatical incongruity, against bad school systems. As they said, we don't need just another brick in the wall. But what should the education of our children look
