The Heart and Mind of Godly Ministry: Learning from the Letters of Calvin and Rutherford May 06, 2022 Since High School, when I became a believer, God has richly blessed my life with multiple mentors and heroes in the faith. Their friendship, support, challenge, and rebuke have seasoned my walk with
My Slave, My Choice. May 05, 2022 In chapter one of The Great Gatsby, the character Tom, spoke at a party and discussed the early twentieth-century science of racial theory. He said, “Civilization’s going to pieces...if we don’
worship Reverence and Emotion in Reformed Worship Part 1 May 04, 2022 This is the first in a three-part series on the role of emotion in Reformed worship (part two is here [https://gentlereformation.com/2022/06/01/reverence-and-emotion-in-reformed-worship-part-2/] ). In these articles, I argue for
Shepherding’s Singular Focus May 02, 2022 This article appears in the April edition of Tabletalk [https://tabletalkmagazine.com/] magazine. The primary aim in shepherding the people of God is clear in Scripture. The risen Lord of the church thrice
Family Healthy Households, Healthy Hearts April 30, 2022 Research now shows doing the mundane tasks to keep our houses and families running has long-lasting effects, physically as well as spiritually, on our children's hearts.
baby Are You Being a Baby? April 29, 2022 When you feel like reading your Bible, read it. When you don’t feel like reading it, read it. When you are drowning in sorrow, read it. When you are impatient in waiting, read it. When you are rejoicing in blessing, read it.
Got the Lot? April 28, 2022 When fidelity, honesty, society, morality and true biblical spirituality are turned on their head, and life turns upside down, most stresses and voices yield a counsel of despair. Yet in David's
Problem Gambling April 28, 2022 The following post is a guest article by Kit Swartz, a retired minister in the RPCNA who served for several decades in the Oswego Reformed Presbyterian Church in New York. This article originally
Dispelling Unbelief April 27, 2022 It will never cease to amaze me why those so close to text refuse to accept Truth. Is it not a puzzling wonder why countrymen of Christ should deny their own Messiah? The
boldness The Lost Art of Courage April 26, 2022 Aesop told a story about a Lion. In hearing a hollow and startling voice, the lion grew terribly afraid. After some moments of great dread, the lion finally saw what was making the noise...
That One Thing Young Men Need April 25, 2022 In the middle of his very practical pastoral letter to Titus, Paul encourages him to instruct the different age and gender groups in the church. He will get to the young men. Yet
A Lord's Day Morning Meditation April 24, 2022 It’s the Lord’s Day morning and I have a window that looks out over the Oswego River. This morning I am going to attend church at the Oswego Reformed Presbyterian Church.
literature The Reader, the Bible & His Presence April 20, 2022 Recently, I have been reading Terry Eagleton’s book, How to Read Literature. Eagleton is as entertaining as he is insightful. He reminds us readers, for example, that Heathcliff does not exist outside
Hope for the Prodigals April 17, 2022 "Let us learn never to despair of the salvation of anyone, as long as he lives. Fathers ought never to despair of prodigal sons. Mothers ought never to despair of self-willed, headstrong
prayer An Ordination Prayer April 16, 2022 Almighty God, creator of Heaven and Earth You who spoke this universe into being by your powerful word, You who have given us a message of life for this broken world a world
manna ‘See! The Lord has given you the...’ April 15, 2022 This title is the beginning of a verse from the Bible. How do you think it continues? What word would you guess comes next?
gender issues Senses, Faith & Gender April 14, 2022 When I was a teen, I struggled with obsessive compulsive behavior (or what some might tag as OCD). I simply couldn’t get it into my head that the oven was off or
pastoral ministry Rethinking Pastoral Ministry Post-Covid April 12, 2022 There is something special and powerful about being with someone in-person. These opportunities do not need to be lost by pastors and elders, or regular members. We need to have the touch of a sympathetic hug. We need to be able to wipe away the tears. We need to feel the reverberations of a laugh.
Shepherding in the Spirit April 11, 2022 This article appears in the March edition of Tabletalk [https://tabletalkmagazine.com/] magazine. An overseer appointed by the Holy Spirit has a uniquely spiritual work (Acts 20:28 [https://www.esv.org/Acts%
Confessionalism "If you had one shot . . ." OR: Polemics about Confessions... April 08, 2022 If you’re a Protestant Christian, imagine that someone you don't know asks you to explain in one sentence (no run-ons!) why your church doesn’t pray to Mary or the
3GT Episode 257: Counseling a Listener April 07, 2022 The boys are back! Yes, all of them! After a long hiatus, the pastor is welcomed back by the parishioner and professor on 3GT once again. After their usual banter and seeing the
Work The Massive Value of Unpaid Work March 31, 2022 Our society doesn’t value work that doesn’t pay. But recent work by economists show that unpaid labor--by moms, retirees and volunteers--has a huge dollar value.
The Evangelistic Pause March 31, 2022 More than once, Jesus told people not to do evangelism. Is there perhaps a lesson in this needed today? Do we ever duct tape the mouth in evangelism? When He healed the two
3GT Episode 256: A Daughter's Midnight Call March 30, 2022 They're back! Well, at least two of them are. As this episode explains, each of the three guys have had unusually difficult schedules that have made recording impossible until now. Kyle
Abiding in the Almighty's Shadow March 28, 2022 The following article is a guest post by Emory Mangan, daughter of Gentle Reformation author Barry York. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > He who dwells in the Shelter of the Most High, will abide in the Shadow
