COVID-19 Just Do It October 15, 2020 Tuesday morning, I decided it was time to start lifting weights again. The boys and I had been lifting before the Covid restrictions hit. I even bought an old beat-up weight bench
leadership Ironmen October 14, 2020 The following is a guest post by Russell Pulliam, an Indianapolis Star columnist who directs the Pulliam Fellowship summer intern program for the Indianapolis Star and the Arizona Republic. Why does God make
3GT 3GT Episode 200: Showing Some Love for Shepherds October 13, 2020 As the parishioner points out, some may be making people aware of other topics this month. But October is Pastor Appreciation Month. So he explores the subject of gratitude for pastors with the
Discipleship The Fragrance of Union with Christ October 12, 2020 The following article is from a monthly newsletter Man-to-Man written by retired RPCNA Pastor Ken Smith, who is the author of the book With Him [https://www.amazon.com/Him-Ken-
spiritual warfare Standing Firm October 10, 2020 During our summer, UK, staycation, we revisited Beachy Head, on the chalky Sussex coast. After taking selfies with the lighthouse in the background, lit up by the azure seascape, we headed off in-
3GT 3GT Episode 199: The Daily Scoop News October 09, 2020 One of the guys has a podcasting addiction, and it's not the parishioner or the prof. The latter two discovered that the pastor has started a daily, brief news podcast for
suffering The Uniqueness of Christian Suffering October 08, 2020 We often hear that Christians do not suffer any more than non-Christians—that suffering is no respecter of persons. But if we think about this notion a bit more critically, we can easily see that there are additional sufferings afforded to the believer.
Christian growth Open Letter to the People Who Bought My Parents’ House October 05, 2020 The following article is a guest post by Rebecca VanDoodewaard, author of Uprooted: A Guide for Homesick Christians [http://www.heritagebooks.org/products/uprooted-a-guide-for-homesick-christians-vandoodeward.html] , Your Future
self esteem The Myth of Self-Esteem October 03, 2020 “Never criticise” is the mantra that we are all told these days when it comes to working with young people. I don't know if it is still the case, but for
Acts 1:8 On Being an Acts 1:8 Christian October 01, 2020 I had a friend who taught English in a foreign land for many years. He was regularly asked how his “mission” work was going. He was a “missionary” after all. I remember his
Politics Count it all joy ... if the other guy wins September 30, 2020 If the person we don’t vote for wins, let us respond with joy. Because even bad leaders create opportunities for Christians to serve.
3GT 3GT Episode 198: Reformed Mythology September 29, 2020 When it comes to Reformed theology, people have many misconceptions about what it actually teaches. On this episode of 3GT, the guys slay some of the mythological dragons that loom large around Calvinistic
Pride Serving With Pride September 29, 2020 As we serve Christ and his church, there always remains crouching right beside us whispering in our ear, that companion in our service: love of self.
seeking the lost Lost and Found...Again! September 28, 2020 Lassie Come Home. Homeward Bound. Milo and Otis. Stories featuring lost pets, especially dogs, returning home warm the heart and capture the imagination. To this canon we can now add our own contribution.
pastoral ministry Managing Expectations September 25, 2020 Rumor has it William Shakespeare once said: “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” I don’t actually know if he said it, but things always sound better when you slap a reputable
The Church in Revelation Vulnerable Yet Secure September 24, 2020 When you experience opposition from the world for your faith, you and I must remember that we are completely secure in Christ Jesus.
Honey How Much Honey Have You Been Eating? September 22, 2020 Do we know how to use the honey of the blessing of God? Or do we misuse it to our own destruction?
3GT 3GT Episode 197: The Virtue of Moderation September 22, 2020 The 3GTers are joined on this episode by Dr. Nathan Eshelman. Under California lockdowns, with fires raging all around him, Nathan bravely takes on a topic sure to bring even more challenges to
preaching Perspicuity in Preaching September 21, 2020 An important doctrine regarding the Word of God is what is known as the perspicuity of Scripture or, in other words, its clarity. Perspicuity is the teaching that God's Word is
Marriage of the Lamb Wedding Preparations September 19, 2020 This morning we rose early with a growing sense of excitement. After breakfast we headed out with our daughter and fiance to sort their wedding reception out. We visited an hotel and checked-
Portraits of Christ Portraits of Christ September 18, 2020 What photographs adorn your walls, shelves, tables and desk? Most of us surround ourselves with pictures of our loved ones that remind us of them and prompt memories of particular occasions that we
Dear Paul Dear Paul - Thank you for your time September 17, 2020 Dear Paul, Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for your encouragement in my last letter. I pray it was an encouragement to you.
wisdom The Blessing of "No Men" September 15, 2020 But those that have done me the best good in my life are those friends who can loving challenge and object. Again, as Solomon said: “Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue” (Proverbs 28:23). We need more “No Men” in our lives.
seminary 3GT Episode 196: Challenges in Theological Education September 15, 2020 After several false starts, Delightful Scott, Meal Ticket Kyle, and Lowly Co-Host Barry finally get to the topic at hand. With the new academic year starting up, what challenges are seminaries facing?
servant Having a Cow Lessons September 14, 2020 Following my post Seeking the Lost [https://gentlereformation.com/2020/09/08/seeking-the-lost/], I received the following story from good friend and retired pastor Bob McFarland, who is an occasional guest
