A Fresh Approach to Political Involvement July 04, 2015 It is Independence Day in these United States. Many are questioning the way forward in light of recent political upheaval. The following is a guest post by Matthew Barnes charting at least one
Rainbow Theology July 01, 2015 Rainbows seem to be popping up everywhere in our area. Some have been resulted from storms that have produced record June rainfall and flooding in Midwestern communities. Others have been displayed in celebrations
ECHO ECHOing Across Generations June 24, 2015 “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work” Thomas Edison said. But not by John Hanson. John is a ruling elder at Southside Reformed Presbyterian
ARP Synod The RP & ARP Synods; A Family Reunion of Churches June 12, 2015 This week, the highest courts of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America and the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church met concurrently in Flat Rock, North Carolina at the Bonclarken Conference Center. The RP
moral right and wrong How do I know what is morally wrong? May 27, 2015 In two different Bible studies in different settings that I have led in the last month, the question has been asked, “How do I know what is wrong?” – as in morally wrong. In
The Chickens of Postmodernism May 13, 2015 The chickens of postmodernism and the social construct theory of truth are coming home to roost. They have been for a while, but it is helpful to consider the implications from time to
The Tender Heart of the Mother May 07, 2015 For your encouragement in anticipation of Mothers’ Day, the following are the reflections of D. S. Faris on his mother Nancy Faris (1806-1881) upon her death. Earlier this week, this article [http://gentlereformation.
Assembly Hall Faris Way, Bloomington, IN 47408 May 05, 2015 In April 2015, the trustees of Indiana University named a road [http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/news/local/iu-trustees-name-faris-way/article_c8fd0bf4-e7d9-11e4-8351-b78ad9ee7954.html] within its athletic complex on the Bloomington campus “Faris Way.” The land
Indiana's Opportunity April 22, 2015 Those of us living in Indiana live at a rare juncture in history. We made big news a month ago with our Religious Freedom and Restoration Act in the statehouse. The waters have
Training In Christian Piety April 17, 2015 Matthew Myer Boulton is president of Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana and is a pastor in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He comes from a very different theological perspective than I
Ken Smith Rosaria Butterfield Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus April 15, 2015 You must read Nabeel Qureshi’s autobiography. Nabeel vividly tells the story of his conversion from Islam to Christ in his book Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity [http://www.
Of RFRA and the Resurrection April 08, 2015 Last week, I was on vacation with my family, away from our hometown of Indianapolis. From hundreds of miles away, I watched with consternation as the media ripped our state lawmakers to shreds
what pastors see in worship What Your Pastor Sees In Worship March 25, 2015 The following is an open letter to the saints I serve at Second Reformed Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis: Dear Saints, The way you worship matters. You do not see everything I see in
Narnia Indiana Real-Life Narnia March 11, 2015 “The stories of Narnia seem childish to some. But to others, they are utterly transformative. For the latter group, these evocative stories affirm that it is possible for the weak and foolish to
Parent Worship Day March 04, 2015 Does your God have the power to rise up himself, or do you have to put him in a high place? Ten days ago, several of us from our local church zig-zagged through
The Psalter: Smartphone of the Soul (revisited) February 25, 2015 Note: This article was originally posted over three years ago here at Gentle Reformation. It is re-posted to compliment several of our recent articles on the place of the Psalms in human life.
Let Us Love One Another February 11, 2015 Recently, one reader wrote to Gentle Reformation giving thanks for the teachings, exhortations, and analyses. The reader went on to suggest that more stories from the battlefield – accounts of what Jesus is doing
Jonathan Edwards Christ Gives Peace February 01, 2015 From Jonathan Edwards in a sermon on John 14:27 - preached August 1750: Christ gives peace to the most sinful and miserable that come to him. He heals the broken in heart
Baithen The Battle of the Psalter January 28, 2015 Have you ever heard of the The Battle of the Psalter? Perhaps our generation has been so busy waging the so-called “worship wars” that we have often forgotten our history. Take a moment
Praying for Your Leaders? January 14, 2015 It is easy to become frustrated with politics and government. It is easy for us to throw up our hands as Christians and say, “Well, politics is not the essence of Christ’s
Exploring Our Identity December 26, 2014 Many of us have gone to our ancestral homes – or are still there – over the holidays with extended family. These can be wonderful, and sometimes less-than-wonderful, times of discovering something of our identity.
Sabbath School Sabbath School Teacher Appreciation December 10, 2014 The following are inexact excerpts from an informal address delivered last week at a Sabbath School teacher appreciation banquet in the congregation of my youth, the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Lafayette, Indiana. Names
Ferguson Listen Up! November 27, 2014 Everyone is talking about Ferguson. I can add nothing new regarding the grand jury decision and the specifics on the ground. Most of us can do nothing about it either. However, many say
1781 For Your Thanksgiving Day Table November 26, 2014 If you are looking to read one of the old American Thanksgiving Day proclamations around your table this year, here is the 1781 proclamation by Thomas McKean, President of the Congress of the
Evangelism Why Joy Increases Through Evangelism November 12, 2014 We all struggle with discouragement as Christians. We wonder, “Why I am I not more joyful?” One of the ways joy grows in our lives is through the practice of evangelism. Many people
