Great Horned Owl The Night Watcher December 15, 2014 From a deep slumber, I awoke suddenly. I lay in the dark wide awake, certainly no habit of mine. The clock by our bed showed that it was one-thirty in the morning. In
prayer What Must I Be To Pray? December 12, 2014 I trust you won't hold it against me if I told you that I've often wondered what makes someone a good prayer. I know, I know, that sounds awfully
law Save Us, Superman!! (And then leave us alone.) December 11, 2014 As we look back at some of the most popular films of the past few years, and as we look ahead to movies in production, it is clear that superheroes have captured the
2014: Movies, Books, Games, and Good Listening December 09, 2014 As another year nears its end, I thought it would be fun to toss out a few things that have been particularly memorable/enjoyable for me. Here I’m thinking more in terms
Some Say I'm a Dreamer; But I'm Not the Only One December 08, 2014 Occasionally when reading the dead theologians, and let's face it, the dead guys are better reading, you get a glimpse of the humanity of the writer that makes you smile. Occasionally
Christ in the Psalms The Trinity's Hymnbook (Part 2) December 08, 2014 Uh-oh. In preparing to teach a class at church this weekend, I realized what has been that nagging thought in the blog part of my conscience. Toward the end of last year, I
Let Pulpit Freedom Ring! December 05, 2014 In the 1920s a group of young people in the RPCNA asked their ministers why they chose to pastor in their particular denomination. As I reviewed the answers of these long dead ministers,
Christ The Hatred of Adam's Hatefilled Race December 04, 2014 Watching the news and hearing conversations over the last several weeks has been very hard. The media circus and endless commentaries surrounding Michael Brown and Eric Garner should cause Christians to pause. There&
C.J. Williams A Hidden Treasure December 04, 2014 One of the blessings I experience daily in my work at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary is chapel. Each day, we pause from work and classes for a half hour to sing, pray,
Liberal theology A Review of “The Bible Tells Me So” – Noel Weeks December 02, 2014 Peter Enns continues to slide further and further. I do not remember where I heard it, or when I heard it, but I distinctly recall an atheist saying, when asked about the perspective
Ezekiel 47 When the Spirit Flows December 01, 2014 In Ezekiel 47:1-12 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+47%3A1-12&version=ESV], the Lord gives His prophet a vision of water flowing out from the temple in Jerusalem. This
Christ My Eyes Flow With Tears November 28, 2014 A few years ago a little book caught my attention. Though I had read it before I noticed, for the first time, that it was unlike most books I had ever read. It
Governor Mike Pence Thanks for Answering the Call November 27, 2014 On Veterans’ Day this year I had the unusual privilege of welcoming the Governor of the State of Indiana to Lighthouse Christian Academy in Bloomington, IN. Lighthouse is the small, Christian, K-12 school
Is life meaningless What Woody Allen Might Say To Lawrence Krauss November 25, 2014 During a recent Q&A session with Lawrence Krauss, we hear the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb_vYxIyzrI I always find it striking how ardent atheists speak of the
Constitution Immigration and the Law of God November 24, 2014 Toward the end ofhis speech [http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/20/politics/obama-immigration-speech-transcript/] last week on immigration, President Obama quoted from the Bible when he said: > Scripture tells us that we
Lessons from a Humiliating Failure November 21, 2014 Have you had this nightmare? Your child is on stage in a school play; she is in the middle of a solo which she has performed flawlessly in every rehearsal and on previous
Qualifying our Ever-So-Merciful Consciences November 18, 2014 The church is called to be a merciful people. Jesus has called us to extend mercy as we preach the gospel through the nations. Sometimes, it seems, at least here in the U.
Christian Apologetics GenRef Podcast: Christian Apologetics with James Anderson November 18, 2014 It was our pleasure to speak with Dr. James Anderson, Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary. Specializing in religious epistemology and philosophical theology, Dr. Anderson brings to the table
abortion A Great Pro-Life Idea November 17, 2014 On a cold, wintry day in the early 1980's, while a student at the University of Michigan, I participated in a pro-life march on campus. As a brand new Christian, I
Christian A Letter to the Anxious Christian November 14, 2014 Dear Mr. Anxious, Hello friend! I wanted to thank you for your letter. I must admit, however, that I was sorry to hear of your many burdensome anxieties. They are a load you
disappointment Being Open to Closed Doors November 13, 2014 Have you ever been so sure that the Lord wanted something or someone for you, some particular way of serving Him, only to find in the end that you and the Lord were
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission Russell Moore Interview of Rosaria Butterfield November 11, 2014 The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission [http://erlc.com/] of the Southern Baptist Church held their national conference at the end of October on the topic of "The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the
A critique of dispensational theology Left Behind Theology - A Critical Look November 11, 2014 A young lady recently asked one of the authors here about the “Left Behind” phenomenon, and specifically the theology undergirding the perspective. She wanted some help understanding the viewpoint. Since we haven’t
Acts 12 Guardian Angels November 10, 2014 When Peter was in prison awaiting his execution that was to take place the next day, we read in Acts 12 that the church conducted an all-night prayer service for him. God responded,
The Kingdom of Donkeys and Pachyderms November 07, 2014 This week the United States saw a major shift in the political landscape of the nation. The Democratic blue has faded to Republican red as Republicans celebrate victories in the House, the Senate,
