Hermeneutics Fighting our way out of Forced Perspectives February 11, 2021 What Scriptural words from our Savior are staring us straight in the heart while, under the influence of unexamined, forced perspective, we let our eyes pass over them, time and time again?
Church History Why Study Local Church History? February 27, 2020 Russ Pulliam and I just completed co-teaching a class at church in which he recounted Jesus’ advance of his kingdom through the service of various Christians in their callings in Indiana history. I
women A Brief (Maybe Incomplete) History of Women in the RPCNA July 09, 2019 I know the topic of the role of women is like a minefield and one misstep in today’s society may set off a chain reaction. It’s important to recognize the progress, sometimes regress, and hopefully more progress as the church strives to honor Jesus Christ.
Westminster Confession Patronizing Pastors - or: Capitalism meets Catechism June 13, 2019 One of the blessings of being at any Synod meeting is the plethora of book tables available to peruse and from which to purchase unwise amounts of printed wisdom. (“I might need this someday!” is a favorite excuse among us pastor-types).