Fighting the Patriarchy? July 16, 2019 The famous Parc des Bastions' Mur de la Reformation was vandalized on July 15, 2019 in rainbow colors. Earlier in the year, the phrase "Where are the Women?" was scrawled
3GT Episode 141: God Breathed July 16, 2019 On this episode, Professor Rut Etheridge of Geneva College joins the 3GTers for an interview. He discusses with them his first book that's about to be released entitled God Breathed [https:
Love Through the Awkward July 16, 2019 As a nurse, I do awkward situations for a living—the delirious patient who thinks I have spiders crawling all over me. The menopausal woman who bursts into tears for no apparent reason.
The Heart of Christ Christ's Refreshing Heart July 15, 2019 Introduction Yesterday was a treat - particularly worship last night. I attended a local service at which a friend I trained with was preaching. An Experience of Refreshment Honestly, I was blown away:
Orientation Identity and the Church July 15, 2019 In this bravest and newest of worlds, people have taken upon themselves the responsibility to self-identify. Looking inwardly for their truth, they examine their thoughts and passions to determine who they are. If
Church The Big Plus July 13, 2019 Just finished family worship with Hazel and the boys - tonight we read, with comment, Ephesians chapter 1. Quite breathtaking really, when you think about the glories of the great and gracious redemptive
Psalm 11 Well Let's Just See... July 13, 2019 Psalm 11 Crumbling Foundations 2019 has been a distressing year in the West. New York State passed legislation sanctioning pregnancy termination at any point in gestation. A Northern Ireland court, just last week,
Post-Christian culture, millenials, music, young adults Playlist for Pastors July 11, 2019 As teachers and preachers, we must be every bit as concerned with how we’re heard as we are with what we say. Listening to lyrics such as these can help.
women A Brief (Maybe Incomplete) History of Women in the RPCNA July 09, 2019 I know the topic of the role of women is like a minefield and one misstep in today’s society may set off a chain reaction. It’s important to recognize the progress, sometimes regress, and hopefully more progress as the church strives to honor Jesus Christ.
More About Jesus I Would Know July 09, 2019 I have found that if you mention theology around some folks they will head towards the door. A lot of people are not interested in how their salvation works. They just want to
3GT Episode 140: Visiting the Elderly July 09, 2019 Barry's concerned. As the senior member of the podcast, there were opportunities recently for Scott and Kyle to spend time with him. But they were MIA! So he decides to guide
Feeling Youthful July 08, 2019 > Your people will volunteer freely in the day of Your power; In holy array, from the womb of the dawn, Your youth are to You as the dew. -Psalm 110:3 Over
Christ the Creator Each according to its kind... July 06, 2019 Just back from a morning stroll around the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London, with wife Hazel and daughter Rebekah. There were many wonderful highlights to survey in its sprawling acres - the
Church When The Church Isn't What It Should Be July 05, 2019 The Gordian knot of discord is wound tight with strands of personality conflict and theological debate; backbiting and gossip; domineering leadership and high-handed membership; harsh criticism and insensitive disrespect; favoritism and partiality; lying and slander; arrogance and hypocrisy.
Holidays Stars and Stripes Forever! July 04, 2019 Since this post is going up on a national holiday here in the United States (July 4), it seemed appropriate to have an “Independence Day” theme. This week, we will see lots of
Enjoy Your Freedom? Thank a Presbyterian. July 02, 2019 As those of us in the United States this week celebrate freedom from British governance, consider the many ways that Presbyterianism influenced the decision to enter a war for independence and take up
3GT Episode 139: The State of the Seminary July 02, 2019 The month of July brings anniversaries of all varieties. Wedding, ordination, and even our nation's anniversary to name a few (which the 3GTers do). But it also marks one year in
Instagram Influencers July 01, 2019 Always a few steps behind the latest social media fad anyway, I learned recently from one my daughters there are people called "Instagram Influencers." According to this website [https://sharethis.com/
religious liberty Breaking the Siege June 29, 2019 To break the siege mentality we should adopt the kingdom mentality—knowing that Christ is controlling everything for our benefit and His ultimate victory.
3GT Episode 138: Lovin' On Ruling Elders June 28, 2019 With one ruling elder on board (Or is it two?), the guys decide to show some love to those who hold this important office of the church. They discuss how to develop and
Messy Church History: Keepin' Us Honest June 27, 2019 King David brought Bathsheba into a home where there were other wives and concubines. Not only was she another woman—a competing woman—but she was with child, and unbeknown to David’s
Celbrating Life Golf and the Sanctity of Life June 27, 2019 The biblical basis for the sacredness of life is not tied to our function or form but on our being made in the image of God.
pastoral ministry Reflecting on One Year of Pastoral Ministry June 25, 2019 “When God asks us to do anything … we need to know that there is a God in heaven and that He is a God who is mighty active upon the earth.” These were
Reflections with Rutherford on the Loss of Children June 24, 2019 One of the most helpful balms for the pain-stricken hearts of mothers who have lost children, whether through miscarriage, childhood illness, or tragedy, is to reflect on the experience and lessons the Lord
“I am my Body” June 22, 2019 Driving back home late on Saturday evening I caught an interview on RTE radio with Irish choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan. Since my girls are ballet dancers my interest was piqued. At one point the
