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Psalms

The Saviour’s Jerusalem Playlist

January 14, 2023

(A slightly condensed version of this article first appeared in the November/December issue of the Reformed Presbyterian Witness—reprinted with presmission.) Many of us have our favourite pieces of music pulled together

Mark Loughridge Mark Loughridge
Church

Leaving a Church Well

January 12, 2023

6 Principles in leaving a church well. How can someone leave a congregation well?

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

3GT Episode 277: From Generation to Generation

January 12, 2023

All three guys are together again so this episode starts off a bit rambunctious. The parishioner (or is it placeholder?) is teased for wearing a cardigan while exercising. The pastor is dubbed the

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Death

When I Die Young (Or Old)

January 11, 2023

When I die young, please don’t be sad. Know that I am finally free from sin. That beloved and yet hated vice, that secret and yet public sin, that long-fought or recently

Vanessa Le Vanessa Le
football

Complete Victory

January 10, 2023

The University of Georgia won its third Football National Championship last night, totally destroying TCU 65-7 in a game that was a blowout from the beginning. I didn’t watch the game, but

Kyle E. Sims Kyle E. Sims

On this Day: The Conversion of Charles Spurgeon

January 06, 2023

On this day in history, Charles Spurgeon was converted. Known as the "Prince of Preachers," Spurgeon is easily among the most influential and widely-read ministers of all time. His writings have

Matthew Everhard Matthew Everhard
Genesis 12.1-3

Carving Out A Reputation?

January 05, 2023

There are two main ways for people to seek import and repute. One is to seek awards, applause or acolytes with a self-constructed legend or legacy of genius, industry, wealth, philanthropy, family or

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
Shepherding

The Ministry of the Lord's Servant

January 05, 2023

Young men often romanticize the ministry. I know I did. I was in another denomination when the Lord called me to the ministry. A committee met with me and one of the men

Jeffrey A Stivason Jeffrey A Stivason

3GT Episode 276: Pontificating on Trueman

January 03, 2023

Though the prof was kept away from recording by a snowstorm, this episode brings rejoicing for the wandering parishioner has returned! Yes, Kyle is joined by Scott in this episode. Together at last,

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Bible Reading Program

2023 Bible Reading Plans

December 31, 2022

“I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. I will delight myself in Your statues; I will not forget Your word.” It's a new year! There are blessings that

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

Top Books Read in 2022 from Two Reading Aficionados

December 31, 2022

Book reviews from Indianapolis, from Greg Enas offering his Big Ten and Russ Pulliam adding the bottom ten. Greg and Russ share a Jeremiah 29:7 prayer for making Indianapolis as well known

Guest Author

A Guilt-Free Bible Reading Plan

December 30, 2022

This is the time of year that pretty much every Reformed website in the Christian blogosphere posts about those dreaded "Bible Reading Plans." I am sure you have been inundated with

Matthew Everhard Matthew Everhard

no longer slaves to sin

December 29, 2022

In all the CA State Prison chapels where I work, the current passage before us is the sixth chapter of Romans, in which are the words, “sin will have no dominion over you”

Timothy McCracken Timothy McCracken
Christmas

Peace on Earth

December 28, 2022

Lord Jesus, please send a fresh outpouring of Your Spirit to us soon, quickly and powerfully! The current suppression of the self-evident truths of sexuality and g

Kit Swartz
Marriage

Hyper-Headship in Marriage

December 27, 2022

How do we handle marriages where Scripture is used to oppress, as opposed to care for and protect one's spouse?

Keith Evans Keith Evans
Bible

"Just the facts, Ma'am"

December 21, 2022

How is it possible for humans to interpret the world around us? I mean, interpret it properly. Let me put it differently. What is the pre-condition for the ability to interpret the world

Jeffrey A Stivason Jeffrey A Stivason

3GT Episode 275: The Shadow of Christ in Lamentations with Dr. C.J. Williams

December 20, 2022

Barry and Kyle are still searching for Scott, who is wandering somewhere out there in the political landscape. If they cannot find him, they may have to start having tryouts for a new

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A Gentle Reformation Update

December 20, 2022

For the most part, we tend to just write at Gentle Reformation and not talk much about the blog. But as we come to the end of this year, I thought a reminder,

Barry York Barry York
heart

Following up on a Spiritual MRI of the Heart

December 16, 2022

A month ago I wrote about how to carry out a spiritual MRI of our hearts. Let’s assume you’ve done that and you now have the results. Now what? The answer is not some esoteric secret available only to an initiated few. It’s the ABC of Christian living.

Warren Peel Warren Peel

Dealing With Spiritual Warfare

December 13, 2022

As a history major, I have alway been drawn especially to military history.There are many biographies, I have enjoyed reading, of men who have fought in desperate struggles against powerful enemies. For

Kyle E. Sims Kyle E. Sims
Christmas

Putting the Mess in Christmess

December 12, 2022

Maybe Stephen Nissenbaum was onto something when he wrote: “It may not be going too far to say that Christmas has always been an extremely difficult holiday to Christianize. Little wonder that [some] were willing to save themselves the trouble.”

Kyle Borg Kyle Borg

Every Video Lecture From the "Imago Dei" Theology Conference on Human Sexuality and Redemption

December 12, 2022

This past November, Gospel Fellowship PCA [https://www.gospelfellowshippca.org/] , a Reformed and Bible-believing church in Valencia, PA hosted a theology conference related to the topic of human gender and sexuality. The title

Matthew Everhard Matthew Everhard

Stay Awake!

December 07, 2022

When the Lord says in Luke 12:35, “Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning…” we immediately begin nosing around the text looking for what it means to “stay dressed” and

Jeffrey A Stivason Jeffrey A Stivason

3GT Episode 274: Souls by Matthew Everhard

December 07, 2022

Scott is absent once again. 3GT slipped a spot in its Argentina ratings since the last episode. But all is not lost, for the guys are joined by Dr. Matthew Everhard as he

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Shepherding with Loving Discipline

December 05, 2022

This article appears in the December edition of Tabletalk [https://tabletalkmagazine.com/] magazine and concludes a twelve-part series on the subject of shepherding. See below for links to previous articles. In this age

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