God’s sovereignty Finding Freedom in God’s Providence May 22, 2024 Discover the freedom in trusting God’s providence. Learn how Scripture guides us in decision-making.
3GT Episode 312: Encountering the Christian Slog May 22, 2024 As the three guys return to the studio, the prof has just mowed his lawn. He explains to the pastor and parishioner some trouble he had with his new riding lawn mower, which
original sin Adam Poisoned Me May 21, 2024 A few years ago, the BBC interviewed Toronto artist Gillian Genser. The headline was: ‘How a sculptor’s artwork slowly poisoned her’. Genser was experiencing headaches, vomiting, hearing loss, confusion and suicidal thoughts.
Name Only One Knows My Name May 18, 2024 She could not remember her name. That bothered her sometimes. She knew that she had been named, that she had been loved. She remembered the caresses of her mother, the murmuring of her voice.
Dealing with Debaters May 17, 2024 Have you ever tried to share the gospel with someone and they keep bringing up one objection after another? How did you respond? Did you patiently try to answer each argument? Did it
adhd God Did Not Make a Mistake When He Made You May 15, 2024 Finding comfort in faith and doctor's reassurance that God didn't err in creating us. We get to embrace both challenges and grace.
local church The Local Church Is Critical For Your Faith May 14, 2024 For our whole married life I was employed in a church until May 2023. Thus there was never a discussion about which church we would attend. Only the occasional decision about where to
Bad Therapy: Why The Kids Aren’t Growing Up May 08, 2024 Some of you need to fire your child’s therapist right away. Some of you need to figure out what interactions your school psychologist, counselors, and paraprofessionals are having with your children. With.
faithful friends Names, Names, Names May 08, 2024 Exploring why we forget names, suggesting it reflects our depth of care, with a biblical perspective on the importance of remembering them.
love neighbor A Good Neighbor May 07, 2024 Christians are not just another special interest group that makes demands of our community and culture. We are here to serve, not be served. And we serve by being good neighbors. As a good neighbor, we must be there.
3GT Episode 311: Sending into Ministry May 03, 2024 The boys are back! Yes, indeed, all three guys show up for this episode. After some banter that involves Scott and Kyle referencing old movies once again and making fun of Barry’s
Better to be Faithful than Famous May 03, 2024 Recently, I finished reading a re-publication of a ministerial biography from 1860 entitled, “The Pastor of Kilsyth: The Life and Times of the Rev. W.H. Burns D.D.” (Banner of Truth) Written
faithful friends Grieving the Death of Friendship May 01, 2024 We greive the decline of friendship in modern society due to eroticism, rugged individualism, and lack of time. We advocate for its resurrection.
pastoral ministry An Apology for Retirement April 30, 2024 These things are not universal truths. They are merely the testimony of my experience and of limited and particular application. If it fits, wear it. If not, don’t.
Our Merciful High Priest April 25, 2024 Introduction One of the most wonderful statements in the whole of the Bible is made in the second chapter of the Book of Hebrews, 2:17. Therefore, He had to be made like
listen "Why All the TVs? The Death of Attention and Our Loss of Ability to Listen" April 24, 2024 Screens have become ubiquitous, impacting our ability to deeply listen and connect. Despite their prevalence, we're encouraged to invest our attention in meaningful relationships.
3GT Episode 310: Revelation Apocalypse! April 22, 2024 With this episode recorded near the time of the solar eclipse, the parishioner and the professor share their experiences while the pastor gallivants around Kansas for his kids' track meets. Though clearly
Creator The Lord of the Ring April 18, 2024 There was worldwide hype leading up to the 2024 total solar eclipse. My past interest in eclipses has been minimal, as the solar or lunar events have either not been nearby, or the
Evangelism One Flock April 17, 2024 Jesus aims to unite all diverse sheep, preaching that His expansive grace and gospel apply to all, regardless of ethnic. cultural, and languistic differences.
Church Membership An "Ordinary" Church Member April 16, 2024 Christian biographies tend to focus on missionaries, ministers and others who have played prominent roles - yet surely it is also right to celebrate those who have served in less upfront ways.
Christian living Escaping Justice? April 13, 2024 There was an item on the news this week here in Ireland about a man charged with almost 100 counts of historic sexual offences. He was due to stand trial on Monday, but
3GT Episode 309: A Century Worth Celebrating April 12, 2024 The following episode is sponsored by Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. With the prosecuting parishioner away on trial, the pastor and professor handle this latest episode of 3GT. Given the significance of an event
elders Your elders will fail you April 10, 2024 Church elders are imperfect, yet vital. Idealism harms unity. Focus on Jesus, the perfect shepherd, and extend grace to human leaders.
A Cold Start April 09, 2024 A friend of mine's son works as an engineer on sea-going ships. One day when they were in port a sudden storm tore the shipaway from its mooring. This was a
Through the Valley April 08, 2024 The following post is largely based on a recent memorandum I sent to friends of Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. This post is an important update regarding fellow Gentle Reformation author, Dr. Jeff Stivason
