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
Church Leaving a Church Well January 12, 2023 6 Principles in leaving a church well. How can someone leave a congregation well?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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”
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
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?
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
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
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,
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.
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
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.”
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
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
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
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