identity in Christ Seeking Shortcuts to Virtue February 21, 2019 Yesterday, Jayme Metzgar wrote a fascinating piece in The Federalist, in which she drew parallels between the hate crime hoax perpetrated by actor, Jussie Smollett, and the sin of Ananias and Sapphira described
Nicene Creed I Believe in [a Relevant] Church February 21, 2019 When we live below that identity by a minimization or absence of one or more of these characteristics we trivialize ourselves into irrelevance. That's because it's this identity that makes the church unique.
Self-Care Sundays for a Self-Centered World February 21, 2019 Perhaps you’ve heard of Meatless Mondays and Taco Tuesdays. I’ve just recently learned a new one – Self-Care Sundays. While reading an article in a popular women’s magazine, I saw a
elders Helping Your Officers February 19, 2019 Last Sunday, the officers of our church took some time to go over a book on Eldership. It was good to see new and older officers together discussing our ministry and sharing insights
3GT Episode 121: Is ABC as Easy as 123? February 19, 2019 In an episode guaranteed to get some (if not all!) of their listeners mad at them, the guys tackle the subject of how to educate our children. With passions often running strong in
The Ugly Lie of Self-Identity February 18, 2019 When Satan entered the Garden of Eden as a serpent, he used his craftiness to confuse Adam and Eve about their identity. After casting doubts about the Lord's Word, creating confusion
psalm 100 We Really Want to Thank-You LORD! February 16, 2019 Psalm 100 is one of earth’s best-known songs. For thousands of years, in many lands, it’s been church praise. The theme of Psalm 100 is: ‘Come to Worship God’. Use this
The Four Horsemen of Divorce February 16, 2019 They were the ideal couple: he, a successful businessman; she, beautiful and creative. We sat at their table after a lovely meal. More coffee was offered—then it happened. “You can’t do
Opportunities in the Local Public School February 15, 2019 Every other Thursday morning I have the privilege of teaching the Bible to a class of 11 year-olds at our local public primary school. I have half an hour to use however I
The Blessings and Joys of Pastoral Ministry February 15, 2019 There seems to be an unfortunate emphasis on the negative side of the pastoral ministry. We need to be guarded and resist the temptation of letting those things quench the gratitude we ought to have.
Despising the Day of Small Things? February 15, 2019 In Chapter 4, Zechariah awakes to an amazing vision of a lampstand: it reminds the prophet in times of meager ministry: > The church of the old covenant and of the new, purified
3GT Episode 120: Valentine's Day Special on True Manliness February 14, 2019 It's tough being a Reformed man these days. The Neo-Calvinist types tell us we need to be strong patriarchs who make sure our wives submit and daughters kiss our signet ring.
Schoolmates in Car Parks February 14, 2019 Just back from a quick 20 minute run at the Gym - it was one of those lunchtimes when you feel you could run for Ireland! I'd been hoping for an
Good Grief February 13, 2019 So many have felt and continue to endure this kind of searing pain, or other potential soul-breakers, and Liesel has made it a professional priority to walk alongside such people by way of her work and the online writing I’ll share with you ...
Water Heater Maintenance February 12, 2019 Last week our water heater broke down. I thought the pilot light went out because we have had some heavy rains and flooding lately. As it turns out, it was not the pilot
Take it to the LORD in prayer! February 12, 2019 Here are some brief notes on Psalm 5 - they take the form of an answer to the question 'Why will God hear & help David?' Context No particular note is
Being Schooled on Being a Neighbor February 11, 2019 We pastor-types should be teachers in Israel on how to love our neighbors as ourselves. However, every now and then the Lord takes me back to remedial school. He puts someone in my
Investment God's Lost Property Office February 11, 2019 I've been reflecting briefly on the parable of the talents - for all those involved in ministry, in one way or another, this is a sobering text that should make us
Uncle Fred's Dangerous Bible February 09, 2019 What is the value of God’s Word to you? What if you lived in a time in which it was illegal to be taught the Word of God? Or illegal to teach
Riper for Repentance? February 09, 2019 Typically, many Christians tend to think of repentance as something they do at the start of their experience. Perhaps in more Reformed circles (and I put it no stronger than that) we have
parousia Ready, Steady, Go? February 09, 2019 Just reading through the difficult, confusing, chapter of Matthew 24 - I guess that, like all prophecy, the whole picture won't be totally clear until all its details have been fulfilled.
Give My Head Peace! February 08, 2019 Here are a few brief meditations on Psalm 4 Context Absalom rebelled, David relocated, and citizens rocked when forced to a choice - either side with the rebels or stand with the royals:
Pharisees Pharisaism in a Nutshell February 08, 2019 Seven salutary woes, in Matthew 23:1-36, reduced Jesus to warning and weeping (23:37-39) as he approached the Holy City for His final moments of earthly ministry. We could spend several days
Psalm 13 A Psalm for the Satisfied Struggler February 07, 2019 Before I started working at RPTS [www.rpts.edu], I taught Latin at a classical study center for homeschoolers. So, we begin today by looking at the word satisfied which comes from the
palm sunday How did He know? February 05, 2019 What a happy time it has been for me as the Lord has refreshed me while I've been reading through Matthew's Gospel - I trust that continues to be
