Holy Hatred of Sin June 25, 2017 I've been reflecting a little recently on a question that is generated by Q.87 in the Westminster Shorter Catechism on 'Repentance unto life': what is it that produces
Prayer that Cheers June 24, 2017 Introduction Do you feel down in the dumps? Do you struggle with yourself? Does life ever overwhelm you? Has your faith become a drudgery? Are the storms of life upsetting? Is your service
A Movie June 20, 2017 Movie recommendations are fickle. Not only do interests vary, but so do consciences. So if you do not want to have your emotions pulled in painful directions, and if you harbor concerns about
PCA General Assembly 3GT Episode 42: The Glories of Ecclesiology June 20, 2017 It's summertime, and that means one thing. The ecclesiastical courts are in session! Across the country, various denominations are gathering for their annual meetings. A visitor to another assembly, Barry describes
Gospel Reformation Network The Gospel Reformation Network June 19, 2017 Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Presbyterian Church in America's General Assembly in Greensboro, NC. Held in the spacious accommodations of the Khoury Convention Center, the week had
Fearing Christianity? June 17, 2017 It seems that in the western world there is one category of people not particularly allowed to voice an opinion; one category of people that should be denied office at all costs. Would
Guilty! June 16, 2017 Two weeks ago a close member of my family was sentenced to a three and a half year prison sentence for drugs related offences. Although it wasn’t a complete surprise, nevertheless the
Psalter Project The Good Life June 12, 2017 The following article is a guest post from Emily Moore, co-founder of Psalter Project, a community resource for singing the psalms with fresh arrangements of faithful translations. Emily and her brother, Pastor Derek
In it for the long haul? June 10, 2017 Just back from an unexpected house visit at the end of a 3rd hot sunny day in Nantes (I can sense you feel my pain!). We were just finishing our evening meal with
Mercies in Mission June 10, 2017 This is just a brief 'diary entry' after day 2 of my current pastoral visit to two missionary families in Nantes, West France. After waking up late and bleary-eyed on Friday
Benedictine Don't Become a Hobbit! (Unless God calls you to) June 08, 2017 In times of significant cultural upheaval, it’s common and eminently understandable to seek whatever stability and calm we can find within our lives and to do some good soul searching about the
The Uncommon Space Between Credulity and Close-Minded Dogmatism June 06, 2017 Let's begin with a line. A simple black line against a white background. The line represents a spectrum, a continuum reflecting how people handle or approach or react to new concepts.
Church Government 3GT Episode 41: Reformed Popery June 06, 2017 No, we are not introducing a new tulip-scented home fragrance. Rather, in light of recent downfalls by many men carrying the Reformed banner, the guys discuss pastors who abuse their authority in the
hell Love and Hell June 05, 2017 Hell is not mentioned much these days, except when used as a curse word. It is a topic that many consider outdated and a place that few believe actually exists. And in these
Biographies Towards Community June 02, 2017 We live in a time when many in the church struggle to connect with other members of the body. Many consider connectedness something that happens online rather than through living in community. If
Banner of Truth A Banner Day or Two June 01, 2017 From Tuesday afternoon until later today I am at the Banner of Truth's 2017 US Minister's Conference. This conference is a refreshing time for pastors, elders, and ministerial students
catechism 3GT Episode 40: Cate-schisms? May 30, 2017 Tim Keller has the 3GTers thinking! The parishionier has read a number of catechisms, including the New City Catechism (NCC), and questions arise about these question and answer tools. Just what is a
Covenanters Neither Jew nor Gentile: The Musings of a Modern Covenanter on Racial Reconciliation May 29, 2017 This past Friday I had the privilege of conversing with Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary. In that short exchange, Dr. Duncan expressed similar sentiments to ones he later posted
Boasting Bad - James 4.13-17 May 27, 2017 **Missing A Trick? ** In my lifetime I have definitely noticed a difference in the way Christians talk. I was shocked as a late teenager to hear Christian friends rubbing their hands with hollow
Christian education Nowhere to Hide May 26, 2017 A few weeks ago it became clear that there were not enough faculty members available to chaperone the senior trip for the graduates of our local Christian school. Since my wife is considered
The Lord's Supper 3GT Episode 39: The Lord's Presence in His Supper May 23, 2017 Aaron wants to know. He quotes from the Westminster Confession of Faith and (after being warned about trespassing on Kyle's other podcast) asks, "How is Christ present in communion?"
Age of Accountability The Age of Accountability? May 22, 2017 Is there an "age of accountability" for children? No, I do not believe so. The term "age of accountability" has become a theological term in many circles. According to
Missing Words May 20, 2017 I am a bit of a word geek. I have a passing interest in where words and phrases come from. A few years ago I had a “Forgotten English” desk calendar which had
assemblies Fidget Spinners, the Gospel and School Assembly May 19, 2017 I’ve just come home from taking the assembly at our local primary school and it struck me that the American readers of our blog in particular might be interested – if not downright
Moms Moms Have Feelings Too May 18, 2017 My human tornado of a daughter, Emory, is back home from Europe. Between telling us of her trip and preparing to leave at the end of the month to live with our oldest
