Hezekiah My Hero April 08, 2017 I've just finished reading through 1 & 2 Kings, in Hebrew, last Friday. For the sins of King Manasseh, the nation of Judah was finally thrust out into the judgment of
Billy Graham Rule Browse Worthy: Mike Pence and the Billy Graham Rule April 06, 2017 Surely you have heard by now the firestorm that broke out in the media this past week regarding Mike Pence following the "Billy Graham Rule." Simply stated, Pence refuses to eat
3GT Episode 32: Grab 'Em by Their Ordination April 04, 2017 What is ordination? Why do churches perform this ritual - or not? After Kyle and Barry chime in, Aaron shows he does not just polish the pews. The difference between ordination and installation
Ken Smith With Him by Ken G. Smith April 03, 2017 At the end of last week, I had the privilege of visiting with Ken Smith. Ken was my pastor when I was in seminary years ago. His Spirit-filled preaching, the warm hospitality he
Violent Peace April 01, 2017 The following article was written by Rebekah McIlhenny. Rebekah is a member of the Los Angeles Reformed Presbyterian Church; a graduate of Covenant College; wife of Ryan [http://www.providencecc.edu/wp-content/uploads/
Confession of Faith The Attraction of Reformed Theology March 31, 2017 Sitting around a table I was enjoying some post-dinner conversation with three theologically eclectic and charming people when I was startled by an unexpected question: “Kyle, what is the attraction of Reformed theology?
Abraham Kuyper What is the Point of Church? March 31, 2017 The following is a guest post by J.K. Wall who is a writer in Indianapolis. His modernized abridgment of William Symington’s work, Messiah the Prince Revisited, was published in 2014 by
Church What to Pray for Your Church March 30, 2017 The following article is a guest post by Pastor Bob Hemphill. Bob is a RPCNA minister and church planter who recently retired after decades of service. He is the author of the Windmill
Strangers in Saunas - Update March 29, 2017 For those who of you who are wondering how things are going in my local health club in Belfast, or praying for the 'strangers in saunas' with whom I was conversing,
My Self-seeking, Pointless Praying March 29, 2017 Recently I was given cause to think about prayer, or more honestly my prayerlessness. So I read through a few of the prayers in the Bible. Three things struck me as a result.
3GT Episode 31: Brothers, Some of Us are Professionals! March 28, 2017 The parishonier questions why the church does not train some of its people to be high-powered executives. Kyle does a Kyle and turns the question back: Is it the job of the church
The irony of sin Theology in View: The Irony of Sin March 27, 2017 Here's another installment of Theology in View! This one is all about the ironic nature of sin. Ever think about that? It's a curious little truth. If you find
Fire Starting Forest Fires March 27, 2017 In late spring two years ago, I took to the woods behind my house to rid the trees of the nests of tent worms. Tree after tree had their branches loaded with the
A Minister of Mercy March 25, 2017 An Offer Too Good To Refuse What a wonderful surprise! That's was my reaction to the very kind and generous offer made by one of the older members of my congregation.
freedom in Christ Things May Get Messy March 23, 2017 Next week on March 29 and 30 Rosaria Butterfield is coming to speak to the Christian community in Bloomington, IN (more information here [https://gentlereformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ROSARIA.pdf]). Rosaria
3GT Episode 30: Keep the Sabbath Day Holy. But How? March 21, 2017 Is the Sabbath now the first day of the week? Do you call it the Sabbath or the Lord's Day? Can you have a "to-do" and "to-don'
A.W. Tozer The Expectation of Fasting March 20, 2017 When Jesus was asked a question on the subject of fasting as recorded in Matthew 9, he answered in a way that God’s people should well understand. He used a wedding metaphor.
A rose or a collection of petals? March 18, 2017 I learned something amazing about flowers the other day—that the angle between successive leaves on a stem is approximately 137 degrees. Now that particular angle is known as the golden angle. It
The Screensaver of your Mind March 17, 2017 What's your computer's screensaver? You know – the picture that comes up after a few minutes of inactivity. In the olden times there were only a handful of stock pictures
Sweetness of Prayer in the Bitterness of Life March 15, 2017 The Christian life is filled with many sorrows--many trials and disappointments. In the midst of those problems, persecutions, disappointments, and discouragements--do not lose hope. Persevere in prayer. Seek sweetness in prayer. When prayers
The Arminian Conundrum Introducing "Theology in View." A New Video Blog By Yours Truly March 14, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk9NLrl16_8&t=296s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk9NLrl16_8&t=296s] So here we go. I'm beginning a new project,
3GT Episode 29: How Do I Pray When I Don't Feel Like It? March 14, 2017 Our parishonier gets things rolling with this question. The prof tries to kick the can down the street, then runs to others for help. The pastor pontificates a bit about the place of
The Shack The Shoddiness of The Shack March 13, 2017 With all the attention given to the movie The Shack, it would be good to take a careful look at the book it is based upon. The author, William P. Young, wrote The
The Beauty of Botany March 11, 2017 Photo by Devin Kleu [https://unsplash.com/@dkleu?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit] / Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=
Immigration Browse Worthy: Wisdom Wednesdays March 09, 2017 Yes, I know it's Thursday. And, yes, I know this is not the seminary I am "supposed" to be promoting! But "Wisdom Wednesdays," weekly videos produced by
