Fatherly Grief May 18, 2010 In a mountain garden at time’s birth, Lions with lambs played, as in a dream, A river flowed forth watering the earth. Then one awful act poisoned the stream. A perfect son
Unlikely Glory December 08, 2009 On November 18th, our congregation gathered for the funeral of Bill Scott. [Bill’s obituary](http://www.ktonline.com/obituaries/local_story_320215219.html) can be read here. The following is the message
Pastor Eggebeen, You Missed One November 04, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dogobediencetraining.jpg] Having commented previously on worship services involving pets in our community [http://sycamorerpc.blogspot.com/2007/05/surefire-attendance-booster.html], I could not help
In Memory of Dr. J. Renwick Wright October 15, 2009 On Monday I participated in the funeral of a beloved seminary professor and pastor, Dr. Renwick Wright. The eulogies of the men who served at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary with Dr. Wright,
The Beauty of Holiness August 24, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/yssp_9512a_blog.jpg] Interesting how a theme of Scripture, running like a thread of gold through Holy Writ, can also run through your life.
Do Not Get a Few July 14, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/balljar.jpg] As a widow, she had grown so destitute in caring for herself and her two sons she had nothing but a jar of
Hearts Aflame July 07, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/john-calvin-27-150x150.jpg] He was born on July 10, 1509, meaning this month marks the 500th anniversary of his birth. His life’s prayer, symbolized by
A Work of Art June 16, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/268352_fpx-tif.jpg] The Song of Solomon is getting a great deal of attention as of late. It's meaning, once shrouded in the
Summer Fun June 09, 2009 Nothing like the warming days and sticky nights of summer to encourage us to slow down a bit and see all the blessing and chuckles the Lord has bestowed upon us. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My summer
Dr. William Provine June 02, 2009 Earlier this year, our apologetics class watched parts of the movie Expelled in order to discern the presuppositions people use in explaining their worldview and to discuss how we might respond. During one
Apologetics Projects May 13, 2009 This year at Sycamore Covenant Academy [http://www.sycamorerpc.org/sca/index.html] I have had a great time teaching presuppositional apologetics. In response to a year end assignment that required the student
The Exhaustion of Mushgod April 29, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/theblob.gif] Years ago I heard a pastor in Pittsburgh preach about Mushgod. Mushgod is the civic god of our nation, the uniting god of
Of Pigs and Pearls April 22, 2009 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/pearlnecklace.jpg] A growing number of debates featuring atheist Christopher "Note-the-Irony-that-My-Name-Means-Christ-Bearer" Hitchens have been popping up all over the internet. Hitchens, a journalist,
Church Discipline March 23, 2009 As I am planning soon to begin a preaching series on the marks of the church, one of which is church discipline, I have reflected over our experiences here. Over the lifetime of
Small, Quick & Loving March 11, 2009 On Friday I will be travelling with several other pastors to attend an annual dinner hosted by the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The seminary will award a "[Faithful Servant Award](http://www.
Cuddle Up Like the Moon February 18, 2009 > Through the window we see the wintry sky, The curve of the waning moon Bright against its black cold; A silent reminder of the One That governs over the darkness. _ _ It casts
If Nothing Else, the Picture is Cool February 05, 2009 [http://www.firstrp.org/2008/08/21/first-rp-conference-on-mercy-ministries-announced/] This Saturday, February 7, the First Reformed Presbyterian Church is hosting their Conference on Practical Theology. Entitled The War for Poverty: Reclaiming and Restoring the
My Decision January 26, 2009 This blog has purposefully been quiet this past month.I have spent the time seeking the Lord's will about a call from the Second Reformed Presbyterian Church. Below is the letter
The Snake Hunter December 17, 2008 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/python10.jpg] You have to admire the men pictured here. They are returning home from hunting an African Rock Python. Seeing how its jaws can
A Confession with My Tongue (in My Cheek) December 10, 2008 December 10, 2008 President Kenneth A. Smith Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Dear Dr. Smith, Though I know you are a very busy man, I hope you can find just a few
Putting the Twig to the Nose December 05, 2008 When my daughter Lindsay, home for the Thanksgiving break, asked me a question the other day, at first I wondered what they were teaching her at college. "Dad, what does 'putting
Offering Thanks Like a Pilgrim November 24, 2008 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/psalm100portion.jpg] Around 200 people gathered last night at Sycamore Reformed Presbyterian Church for a Thanksgiving Service. Brethren from the Elkhart, Lafayette, and West Lafayette
All A-Twitter November 19, 2008 Yet another technological wonderment has hit the internet. This will be old news for the young people, I'm sure, but hang in there for a moment while I explain it to
Forgiving Yourself? October 10, 2008 Imagine having witnessed the following: A man came running up to a police officer standing on a corner. "Sir," he shouted desperately, "someone just stole my wallet. You have to
Differing Weights & Scales September 30, 2008 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/mpj040926800005b15d.jpg] Though I missed it, I guess this past Sunday was "Pulpit Freedom Sunday," as some ministers decided to tell their congregations
