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The Preacher as a Workman

November 01, 2021

Over the past several months, whether at work, church, a friend's house, or home, I have witnessed a number of finished projects. Wooden oak floors being restored to their original warm

Barry York Barry York
Divorce

Staying Power

October 29, 2021

In most developed countries around the world, divorces have been falling since the 1990s, hitting lows not seen since the late 1960s. That's good news.

J.K. Wall J.K. Wall

Struggling for happiness

October 27, 2021

The Psalms present to us a struggle for happiness. So does life. The Psalter begins, it could be said, with full happiness. Psalm 1:1 reads, "Blessed is the man who walks

Joel Hart Joel Hart

3GT Episode 242: The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards

October 26, 2021

Once again the parishioner and professor invite another pastor on for tryouts (just kidding, Kyle). For Dr. Matthew Everhard, Senior Pastor of Gospel Fellowship Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Valencia, PA, joins the boys

Barry York Barry York

Our Weekly Wedding Rehearsal

October 25, 2021

Have you ever thought of how every Lord’s Day is like a wedding rehearsal? For the church knows where our faith as the bride of Christ is leading us. We are headed

Barry York Barry York

Let the Little Moments Linger

October 23, 2021

Vanessa Le is a wife and mom to four children age five and under. She enjoys reading, playing the piano, studying theology, and generally being Mommy. She is a member of Orlando Reformed

Vanessa Le Vanessa Le
Bloomington Reformed Presbyterian Church

God Keeps His Church

October 21, 2021

We affirm that Jesus is still building His church and that He can and does use older congregations in His work.

Richard Holdeman Richard Holdeman
prayer

5 Reasons We Don't Pray

October 20, 2021

As Christians, we often find ourselves wrestling with not praying or not wanting to pray. If you ask most believers, they’ll tell you they could always use improvement in their prayer lives. Let us therefore consider these 5 common reasons why we struggle to pray.

Keith Evans Keith Evans

3GT Episode 241: A Journey Out of Mormonism

October 19, 2021

Still holding at 3GT minus one, the parishioner and professor invite another guest on this latest episode. They are joined by Laurie Zaffini, who tells of her incredible journey out of the Mormon

Barry York Barry York

Sing with Your Faces!

October 18, 2021

Surely, this is a post only a Presbyterian needs to write. For I speak of the blank and even dour looks often seen on people's faces when they are singing in

Barry York Barry York
revival

The Week Coleraine Stood Still

October 16, 2021

On Tuesday 7 June, 1859, the town of Coleraine was visited by a supernatural phenomenon. It didn’t involve UFOs or little green men or monsters from outer space. It was something far more amazing that affected many thousands of the people who lived in our town at that time.

Warren Peel Warren Peel

3GT Episode 240: Caring for the Caregivers

October 15, 2021

This episode is still Borg-less, but it is not pastor-less! For Pastor Martin Blocki joins the prof and parishioner to share his unique story and offer his insights into caring for those caring

Barry York Barry York
MIssion - Psalm 19

Keep it to Yourself?

October 15, 2021

How can you keep the truth of Scripture to yourself? This, I reckon, was in the forefront of his thoughts, as the Apostle quotes Psalm 19: initially it referred to General Revelation in

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
Ageing

Age to Age

October 14, 2021

It's my birthday today ..again!. Another year has passed. So imperceptibly and quickly, the days have come and gone. But I have to honestly say it has been one of the

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
reading

Reading Biographies

October 12, 2021

Reading about Christian's lives glorifies God and encourages you. It can be a massive uplift in times of discouragement and trials.

Kyle E. Sims Kyle E. Sims

Oasis Places

October 12, 2021

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

Barry York Barry York
beauty

The Bible's Beautiful Both/And

October 08, 2021

In the Psalms, dogmatic doctrine is a work of art.

Rut Etheridge III Rut Etheridge III

"Just Say No"? 3 Practical Ways to Resist Temptation

October 07, 2021

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.

Lee Hutchings Lee Hutchings
Christian Missions

Lessons from Kabul

October 06, 2021

In August 2021, the western world watched in horror at the scenes of chaos unfolding at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. After twenty years, the U.S. military had begun their withdrawal, hoping

Robert Kelbe Robert Kelbe

3GT Episode 239: The Incredible Story of Naghmeh Panahi

October 05, 2021

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

Barry York Barry York

Water Heater Maintenance

October 01, 2021

(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.

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman
Evangelism

Delicious First-fruits!

October 01, 2021

By briefest way of giving encouragement to all hard-working pastors, elders and members, I just want to share my present delight at a harvest of first-fruits. Two summers ago I purchased a couple

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr

3GT Episode 238: Ministering to College Students

September 30, 2021

"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

Barry York Barry York

Becoming Beautiful Saints

September 30, 2021

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

Guest Author

Pathway through Pain

September 30, 2021

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

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
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