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Resuming Breakneck Speed

July 04, 2020

Years ago I went to see a film called Koyaanisqatsi. It was like Ecclesiastes without the resolution of chapters 11 & 12. It consists of slow-motion and time-lapse footage from natural landscapes and

Mark Loughridge Mark Loughridge
3GT

3GT Episode 187: How Long, O Naive Ones?

July 02, 2020

If you do not know where that question comes from, you may want to look at Proverbs 1:20-22. For wisdom is shouting in the streets to be heard, and too few are

Barry York Barry York
Psalm 132

Wonderful Worship!

July 02, 2020

Singing the Psalms always brings truth to my mind and stirs my affections. My heart has been especially warmed by the recent Psalm settings written and sung by RPCNA pastor Brian Wright. As

Sharon Sampson
deaths of despair

Hope for Hard Times

July 01, 2020

As "deaths of despair" are rising again in America amid the coronavirus pandemic, Christian faith offers to turn great hardship into abiding hope.

J.K. Wall J.K. Wall
worship

Worshiping in God's Outdoor Sanctuary

June 29, 2020

For the past five weeks, one of the locations of our two-sited congregation has hosted services outside to have a safer worship experience during the Corona crisis. As we are located near the

Barry York Barry York
Judas Iscariot

Judas, John & Jesus

June 27, 2020

Introduction Of all the characters in Scripture, the most tragic is surely Judas. He is the One described by Jesus as the "son of destruction". Gospel Number 4 explains Judas in

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
The Church in Revelation

The Prayers of the Saints

June 25, 2020

Our prayers on earth come up before God in heaven and result in dynamic manifestations of God’s power on the earth.

Richard Holdeman Richard Holdeman
3GT

3GT Episode 186: Fathers in the Faith

June 23, 2020

In this episode, the prof brings up the recent passing of Pastor John Tweed, who was a spiritual father to many in the church and especially to Kyle. After Pastor Borg commemorates John&

Barry York Barry York
sympathy

A Call for Sympathy

June 23, 2020

A sympathizing Christ forms a sympathetic church.

Joel Hart Joel Hart
reading

One New Notification: Pick up a Good Book!

June 22, 2020

If your social media feed is not on silent these days, the ping of incoming alerts has perhaps been more noticeable than ever. And more alluring if you’re being honest with yourself. While we...

Guest Author
Psalms

What Do Angry Christians Sing?

June 19, 2020

Some years ago I read Carl Trueman’s helpful article entitled ‘What do miserable Christians sing? [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/what-do-miserable-christians-sing/] ’ His argument was that we need the God-breathed language of

Warren Peel Warren Peel
black lives matter

Marxism, Postmodernism, and Critical Race Theory

June 18, 2020

Marxism? Postmodernism? Critical Race Theory? These are topics we need to think clearly about while avoiding caricature and misapplications.

Guest Author
Psalm 121

Help!

June 18, 2020

A famous Beatles song started this way – “Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. Help!” As the Israelites ascended the hill toward Jerusalem for worship, they

Sharon Sampson

3GT Episode 185: When Hearts Are Racing

June 16, 2020

With the murder of George Floyd, racism, riots, and rancor are all around us. 3GT visits some of the difficult questions being asked at this time, and seeks to offer a Biblical perspective.

Barry York Barry York
Racism

Racism & Redemption

June 15, 2020

I believe it would be both fool-hardly and irresponsible for an Irish man to pass comment across continents about the US situation, based on partial, fragmentary, second-hand information. Yet there are some -isms

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
Psalm 88 - Death

Psalm 88 - Deadly Depression

June 13, 2020

Reading 1A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, God of my salvation, I cry out day

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
people

Real Talk - Christianity & Race

June 12, 2020

Real questions and real answers on race and religion from Christian brothers.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
3GT

3GT Episode 184: Deconversion Stories

June 11, 2020

The guys have noted a phenomenon of late. High profile professing Christians leaving the faith. But they are not going quietly. Rather, they are sharing their deconversion testimonies. What gives? The 3GTers explore

Barry York Barry York
James

Privilege Matters, Part 1

June 11, 2020

... how dehumanizing must it feel to not even be able to say that the lives of people like you actually matter without being corrected ...

Rut Etheridge III Rut Etheridge III
thanksgiving

The Power of Thanksgiving

June 09, 2020

"Abounding with Thanksgiving" - Colossians 2:7b These last few months have been challenging. We have had to go to online ministry with little face-to-face contact with our folks. Yes, we

Kyle E. Sims Kyle E. Sims
worship

Worshipping By Faith, Not By Sight

June 06, 2020

For many of us—depending on where you are—either you have been or you soon will be looking forward to meeting together as congregations for the first time in a long time.

Mark Loughridge Mark Loughridge
protests

Is Protesting Christian?

June 05, 2020

"What do protests actually do?" "Do you think Christians should protest alongside of those groups?" "How does this actually promote justice?" These were the questions that I

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman
Change

Can You Spare Some Change?

June 04, 2020

We often think of change as the leftovers – the pennies, nickels, and dimes which accumulate in pockets and car seats. What is the significance of a few coins here and there? Some people

Sharon Sampson
race

Race, Riots, & The Bible

June 03, 2020

Our country has been thrown into turmoil. How does God’s Word speak into the present situation? There are a lot of pressing questions. Many Christians are scratching their heads as the world

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
3GT

3GT Episode 183: Family Worship with David Murray

June 02, 2020

On this 3GT episode, the guys are joined by a gentleman and a scholar. Dr. David Murray [https://headhearthand.org/blog/], Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

Barry York Barry York
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