Gentle Reformation

In the early summer of this year, I quietly passed the thirty year mark as an ordained minister of the gospel. These three decades have not been without trials and even temptations to

With all due respect to former First Lady Nancy Reagan, resisting temptation in the Christian life is much more nuanced and challenging than the popular advertising slogan of the 1980s, “Just Say No.

On this episode of 3GT, the gentlemen are joined by Naghmeh Panahi [https://www.tahriralnisa.org/about/naghmeh-panahi/]. They along with their listeners have the privilege of hearing her share the incredible story

(This article orginally appeared here in February of 2019. Since the article seems to have been resurrected, seemingly because of Pastor's Apprication Month, I am republishing it today for your edification.

"I was a stranger and you welcomed me." Jesus said this action reveals His true followers from false ones (see Matt. 25:31-46). Every fall across the nation, thousands of college

I say more: the just man justices; Keeps grace: that keeps all his goings graces; Acts in God's eye what in God's eye he is — Chríst — for Christ plays

How should believers respond to painful providences? 1 Peter 5:6-14 provides four clear instructions that help suffering saints keep their head and heart on track. 1. Care-Free Submission Because God cares for

The Lord is raising up a veritable army of holy women holding men accountable for abuse in the home, church, and society. Women such as Rachel Denhollander [https://rachaeldenhollander.com/], Jennifer Greenberg [https:

They are back! Well, at least two of them are. The professor and parishioner resume recording while the pastor continues his needed hiatus. On this episode, Barry actually interviews Scott as he just

Please bear with me as I describe a minor medical matter of mine. I know there's nothing like an old guy talking about his health to chase readers away. But it

Most of the Gospel of Mark is written in Greek, and when the reader is confronted with Jesus speaking Aramaic, it ought to give pause. Jairus's twelve year-old daughter--an only child--lay

This past weekend, I joined together with my fellow RPTS professors and Dr. John Tweeddale [https://reformationbiblecollege.org/faculty/john-w-tweeddale/] from Reformation Bible College [https://reformationbiblecollege.org/] for our annual Westminster Conference. I

The following article, the third in a series on the subject of beauty (see here [https://gentlereformation.com/2021/07/19/the-urgency-of-beauty/] and here [https://gentlereformation.com/2021/08/09/what-or-better-who-is-beauty-2/] for the